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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 Sara's adoption status with email updates.
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Sara

Domestic Shorthair

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

Maine Coon

Male, 2 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, 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi

Bengal

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Buggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buggy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
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 5 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 2 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CAPPUCCHINO's adoption status with email updates.
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CAPPUCCHINO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Salinas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Katie's adoption status with email updates.
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Katie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Pit Bull Terrier/Mastiff

Male, Senior
Burlingame, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Longhair

Male, Senior
Burlingame, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SMUCKERS's adoption status with email updates.
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SMUCKERS

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
San Martin, CA

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