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Puppies and dogs in Capitola, California

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

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Ella!-2 year old spayed female Husky mix (Siberian Husky mix is just a guess!)-Weighs 49#-Lived in a home with a family previously, including children and another dog-House trained -Has befriended dogs at the Shelter including her current canine friend Bronco!-Not recommended to live in a home with catsA dedicated volunteer has been taking Ella on field trips to give her a break from the Shelter. The volunteer reports: “I had Ella overnight last night, and she was such a good girl! Great in the car, slept through the night, very sweet. She liked hanging out watching tv with my husband and I. She loves chasing and playing with her squeaky toy. After our walk This morning, she has enjoyed hanging out in the yard, mostly snoozing.”*Ella`s adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous donor!*Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
We'll also keep you updated on NOVA's adoption status with email updates.
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NOVA

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Nova!-2 year old spayed female Husky mix (Siberian Husky mix is just a guess!)-Weighs 62#-Lived in a home with a family previously, including children and another dog-House trained -Has befriended dogs at the Shelter including Wyatt!-Not recommended to live in a home with catsA dedicated volunteer has been taking Nova on field trips to give her a break from the Shelter. The volunteer reports: “Nova and I spent a couple of days together and had a great time. She loved our neighborhood walks and going to the beach! She met several dogs and was friendly with them all. It was nice to see her sweet and playful personality emerge as she started to relax away from the shelter. She slept quietly through the night and overall was a great houseguest! Also great in the car!”*Nova`s adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous donor!*Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
We'll also keep you updated on WINTER's adoption status with email updates.
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WINTER

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Winter!-2 year old spayed female Husky mix (Husky mix is simply a guess!)-Weighs 50lbs-Lived in a home with men and women previously & has been friendly living with strangers-Enjoys being active with her human friends – going for hikes are on the top of her to-dos! -Has made some dog friends at the Shelter including Rocky!-House trained in previous home-Knows “sit”, “shake” and is still perfecting “roll over”-Not recommended for a home with cats-History of being friendly with children she lived with (ages 2 and 5 years old)Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
We'll also keep you updated on GINGER*'s adoption status with email updates.
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GINGER*

Belgian Malinois

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Ginger!-1 year, 6 month old Malinois mix (Malinois is just a guess!)-Weighs 55lbs-In foster with a couple and their XL breed male dog and thriving!-Loves to play fetch, go for hikes and play with the resident dog-Enjoys a good sunbathing session like the CA girl she is-Knows “sit” and “down”-house trained and crate trained-Not recommended to live in a home with cats Ginger’s foster parent says: ”Ginger is a happy, spirited girl who’s ready to find her forever home! With lots of love to give, she’s full of personality and charm, making her the perfect companion for an active family.”Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
We'll also keep you updated on SEBASTIAN*'s adoption status with email updates.
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SEBASTIAN*

American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Sebastian!-1 year, 4 month old neutered male American Bulldog mix (American Bulldog mix is just a guess!)-Weighs 57#-Social butterfly who has enjoyed interacting with a variety of people in and out of his previous home, including children-Still working on perfecting life skills and manners such as leash walking and house training -Had a variety of dog friends in his previous home and even went to a local doggy daycare!-Not recommended to live in a home with cats as he has been observed chasing themPlease note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
We'll also keep you updated on KAHU*'s adoption status with email updates.
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KAHU*

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Kahu!-2 year old spayed female Anatolian Shepherd mix (Anatolian is just a guess!)-Weighs 74lbs-Came into the Shelter as a fearful stray but is now thriving in a foster home-Dog friendly and loves to play. Highly recommended to go to a home with a confident resident dog-Enjoys going for hikes and to the beach with her foster family-House trained and does well when left alone at home-No history with cats-In foster with dog savvy kidsPlease note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Capitola, California

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German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California

P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino, CA 95010

Pet Types: dogs

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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

1001 Rodriguez Avenue, Santa Cruz, 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Paws for Genesis

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Pet Types: dogs

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Freedom Ride Rescue Inc. - Santa Cruz (CA)

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pregnant Mare Rescue

PO BOX 962, Aptos, CA 95001

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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Santa Cruz SPCA

2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Simpawtico

p.o. box 3371, santa cruz, CA 95063

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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CAPE - Center for Animal Protection and Education

P.O. Box 67176, Scotts Valley, CA 95067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save A Dog & Kids Inc - California

anywhere in CA, CA 95060

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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