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The SPCA for Monterey County

Animal shelter in Monterey, CA

The SPCA for Monterey County is a nonprofit, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. We shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. We are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress.

Contact
Address
1002 Highway 68
Monterey, CA 93942
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1002 Highway 68

Monterey, CA 93942

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Adoptable pets at The SPCA for Monterey County

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Ash

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Monterey, CA
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Luna

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Monterey, CA
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Lucy

Siberian Husky

Female, Young
Monterey, CA
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Rocky

Pit Bull Terrier/Pug

Male, Adult
Monterey, CA
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Brownie

Border Collie/Siberian Husky

Male, Puppy
Monterey, CA
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Kleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Monterey, CA

Shelter FAQs

All of Monterey County

Additional adoption info

Four simple steps to adopt a pet
1. Visit the SPCA at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Visit with the pet you are interested in adopting to see if his personality fits your lifestyle.
2. If you are adopting a new dog and already have one at home, you will need to introduce them at the SPCA to ensure a good match. When adopting, please bring your current dog with you. Our animal care staff will assist you with introducing your current dog to the dog you are hoping to adopt. We also prefer when possible that all family members living in the home meet any new pet before adopting.
3. The SPCA adoption process takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. All paperwork, vaccination records, and microchip information will be provided at this time.
4. Take your new lifelong family member home!

We understand that sometimes potential adopters are at work or school, coming from long distances, or need time to gather pets and family together to meet their potential new adoptee. Because of this, the SPCA offers a 24 hour hold on adoptable pets.
Holds cost $30 for a 24 hour period.

Pets at shelters & rescues near The SPCA for Monterey County

Four Paws to Love

P.O. Box 7865,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pregnant Mare Rescue

PO BOX 962,
Aptos, CA 95001

San Jose Animal Care Center

2750 Monterey Highway,
San Jose, CA 95111

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PAPRIKA

Border Collie

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Salinas, CA
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Sahara

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 6 mos
San Jose, CA
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London

Mini Satin

Female, 6 yrs
Carmel, CA
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BARBIE

Other/Unknown

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
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TAYLOR

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
San Jose, CA
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NOVA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
San Jose, CA

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