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Santa Cruz SPCA

Animal shelter in Santa Cruz, California

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Address

2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Tuesday: Closed
    Wednesday-Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Adoptable Pets at Santa Cruz SPCA

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Bubba

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs

Santa Cruz, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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Bear

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 4 yrs

Santa Cruz, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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Odie

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs

Santa Cruz, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Scrappy-Doo (in foster)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Cub (in foster)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 2 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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(when grown) -
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Julia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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(when grown) -
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Julio

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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Angel

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Amelia

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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/

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Pets at shelters and rescues near Santa Cruz SPCA

Project Purr

PO Box 891, Santa Cruz, CA 95061

The Rabbit Haven

PO Box 66594, Scotts Valley, CA 95067

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P.O. Box 281, Aptos, CA 95001

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Scar OS

German Shepherd Dog

Male

Cupertino, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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BRUNO

Border Collie

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Josie C.

German Shepherd Dog

Female

Cupertino, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained
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Animal Charities in Santa Cruz, CA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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