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.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
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
2601 Chanticleer Avenue,
Santa Cruz,
CA
95065
San Carlos, CA 94070
PO Box 2682,
Santa Cruz,
CA
93907
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