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

Contact

Email

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Adoptable Pets at Santa Cruz SPCA

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Poppy (in foster)

Rat Terrier

Female, 1 yr 5 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Boson (in foster)

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Miss Lola

Bichon Frise

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr

Santa Cruz, CA

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Tucker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Romy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Siren

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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1 - 9 of 21 pets available

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Santa Cruz SPCA

Paws for Genesis

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California

P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino, CA 95010

Tiny Paws Pug Rescue

P.O. Box 281, Aptos, CA 95001

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SHORTY

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Story
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KALE*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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ARUGULA*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos

Santa Cruz, CA

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

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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