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Santa Cruz SPCA

Animal shelter in Santa Cruz, CA

The purpose of the Santa Cruz SPCA is to ensure the best possible quality of life for animals and to promote respect and reverence for all. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All of our programs and services are supported through the generosity of our contributors. We do not receive any federal, state, or local government funding.

Contact
Email
Address
2601 Chanticleer Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Meet their adoptable pets

2601 Chanticleer Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Santa Cruz SPCA

We'll also keep you updated on Leilani's adoption status with email updates.
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Leilani

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pocket (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Pocket (in foster)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Redd's adoption status with email updates.
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Redd

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 10 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Casey's adoption status with email updates.
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Casey

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tesla's adoption status with email updates.
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Tesla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Cruz County, CA, Monterey County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees include: spay/neuter, microchip, recent treatment for fleas and worms, age-appropriate vaccinations, testing for FELV/FIV (cats), certificate for free vet exam, and an adoption packet with additional pet care information and coupons.

Kittens (under 6 months): $150
Adult Cats (6 months – 7 year): $110
Senior Cats (8 years or older): $65
Puppies (under 6 months): $300
Adult Dogs (6 months – 7 years): $200
Senior Dogs (8 years or older): $150

Please also note: You must be 21 years or over to adopt.

If you are a senior person you may be eligible for an adoption fee waiver through our Dr Jean’s Senior Friends program.

Adoption application

https://spcasc.org/adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Santa Cruz SPCA

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California

P.O. Box 1930,
Cupertino, CA 95010

The Rabbit Haven

PO Box 66594,
Scotts Valley, CA 95067

We'll also keep you updated on BEN's adoption status with email updates.
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BEN

Border Collie

Male, 7 yrs
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BROWNIE & CHARLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BROWNIE & CHARLIE

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HOWIE's adoption status with email updates.
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HOWIE

Labrador Retriever/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sammy S's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy S

German Shepherd Dog

Male
Cupertino, CA
We'll also keep you updated on FLETCH's adoption status with email updates.
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FLETCH

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RINGO's adoption status with email updates.
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RINGO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Santa Cruz, CA

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