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Four Paws to Love

Animal rescue in Santa Cruz, CA

Four Paws to Love is an all-volunteer non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue group. Our mission is to rescue homeless and at-risk pets from overcrowded shelters, thereby reducing euthanasia. We value the bond between humans and animals, and appreciate the important role that pets play in our everyday lives. Our goal is not only to help animals, but to help people whose lives are greatly enriched by adopting animals in need. Four Paws to Love is run by volunteers who generously give their time, homes and hearts in order to save lives. Through our Foster Care program, animals have a safe, healthy place to be until loving homes can be found for them. We ensure that all of our rescued animals are spayed or neutered, and we provide education to the community about the importance of spaying and neutering in order to reduce the homeless animal population.

Contact Annette Hogue
Address
P.O. Box 7865
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Donation While Four Paws to Love operates 365 days a year, we are NOT a shelter. We do not receive any federal, state, or local funding. We rely strictly on the generosity of private donors for our rescued animals to help pay for their care. That includes food and medical expenses such as spay/neuter and vaccines. Every dollar helps us to save lives! Please consider donating any amount using our PayPal "donate" button. A new window will open to our PayPal donation page where you can use any major credit card to donate.
You can also send a check or visit us in person at one of our adoption locations to meet some of our adoptable animals and see what we do for yourselves. For more information on the many ways you can donate, visit our website: fourpawstolove.org/donations.html
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Adoptable pets at Four Paws to Love

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

Ragdoll

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Bengal

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bobolink's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobolink

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Santa Cruz, CA

Rescue FAQs

Santa Cruz and surrounding counties.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption package includes:

• Spay/neuter

• A 24 PetWatch microchip and free registration

• Age appropriate vaccines

• Free vet exam

• 30 days of free pet insurance



Adoption Process:

Step 1: Fill out the adoption application on our website and submit it to us.

Step 2: We will review your application and get into contact via email to discuss your interest in adopting from Four Paws to Love.

Step 3: We will set up a meeting either at one of our adoption events or a personal visit with one of our wonderful foster parents to introduce you to your potential pet.

Step 4: Pay the adoption fee (varies per animal, visit our website for more info) and take your pet home! Adoption papers, microchip registration, medical records, and a certificate for a free vet exam will be emailed to you within 5-7 days.

Adoption application

https://www.fourpawstolove.org/adoption-events

Pets at shelters & rescues near Four Paws to Love

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter - Watsonville

580 Airport Blvd,
Watsonville, CA 95076

Palo Alto Humane Society

PO Box 60715,
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs
San Martin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Adonis's adoption status with email updates.
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Adonis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Morgan Hill, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mozz Sticks's adoption status with email updates.
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Mozz Sticks

Labrador Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Gilroy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *ELSA's adoption status with email updates.
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*ELSA

French Bulldog

Female, 1 yr
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Carina Antonia's adoption status with email updates.
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Carina Antonia

Other/Unknown

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Scotts Valley, CA

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