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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
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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 Riddle's adoption status with email updates.
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Riddle

Border Collie/Belgian Malinois

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
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/

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lil Susie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lil Susie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Sunnyvale, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GOOSE's adoption status with email updates.
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GOOSE

Duck

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Mipiltas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CASEY*'s adoption status with email updates.
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CASEY*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Watsonville, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zephyr's adoption status with email updates.
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Zephyr

Dutch

Male, 1 mo
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