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Puppies and dogs in Scotts Valley, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Scotts Valley, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on GINGER*'s adoption status with email updates.
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GINGER*

Belgian Malinois

Female, 1 yr 6 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.”Now through December 23rd – the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is hosting “Home for the Holidays”. This adoption event reduces the adoption fee for all cats, rabbits and dogs to $50.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 KAHU*'s adoption status with email updates.
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KAHU*

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 4 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 kidsNow through December 23rd – the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is hosting “Home for the Holidays”. This adoption event reduces the adoption fee for all cats, rabbits and dogs to $50. 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 LULU's adoption status with email updates.
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LULU

Collie

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Lulu!-1 year, 2 month old Collie mix (Collie is just a guess!) -Weighs 50#-History living with a small family (3 people)-Would thrive in a quieter environment as high traffic environments with lots of people and dogs passing cause her stress-Has lived with other dogs -Has a history of chasing kitties previously so would thrive in a feline free home-House trained and crate trainedNow through December 23rd – the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is hosting “Home for the Holidays”. This adoption event reduces the adoption fee for all cats, rabbits and dogs to $50.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 LEIA's adoption status with email updates.
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LEIA

Australian Kelpie

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Leia!-2 year old spayed female Australian Kelpie mix (Australian Kelpie mix is simply a guess!)-Weighs 54lbs-Previously lived in a quiet home with a couple and their teenage children-Has lived with a small breed dog (maltipoo) and did well-History of enjoying the company of other dogs and playing with them-Has befriended dogs at the Shelter including her current Shelter dog friend Wyatt!-Crated when left alone in previous home-History of being house trained in previous home Leia is hanging out in a foster home to take a break from the Shelter. She is in a foster home as the only pet with a couple. They report: `We have had Leia one week. She now approaches us for affection. She loves to cuddle on the couch as well as play fetch and tag in the backyard and the house. She is very easy to walk. She sleeps with us every night. She is house trained and goes out to potty in the same spot in the yard. She has been perfect in the house, never any mischief. I have left her for 3.5 hours and she stays on her couch (her safe place). She is fine passing other dogs on a walk. She sits and shakes.`*Leia`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 WYATT*'s adoption status with email updates.
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WYATT*

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Wyatt!-2 year old neutered male Husky mix (Husky mix is simply a guess!)-Weighs 50lbs-No history from her previous home as he came in as a stray-Enjoys being active with his human friends – playing with toys & going for hikes! -Has made some dog friends at the Shelter including Nova, Minnie Minshew & Rocky!-Appears to be on the way towards being housetrained but may need some reminders in the transition to his next home-No history with cats-No history with children.Now through December 23rd – the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is hosting “Home for the Holidays”. This adoption event reduces the adoption fee for all cats, rabbits and dogs to $50. 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 DARLA's adoption status with email updates.
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DARLA

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET DARLA! Darla is a sweet and gentle 6-year-old purebred Doberman Pinscher. (Purebred verified by DNA testing). She is elegant, pretty and very affectionate -- and she gets along great with other dogs. Darla was rescued from a crowded California shelter, and now is a big favorite with volunteers, who call her a "real sweetheart". She is a well-behaved girl, but is quite strong, and will pull when she sees squirrels on a walk! Darla is in good health. She dos have a small lump on her underside, but this has been vet-checked and determined to be a benign fatty tumor, not a source of potential trouble. Darla will be totally devoted to her person. She is a gem and whomever adopts her will be very lucky. She weighs about 65 lbs. Please email for an application.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Scotts Valley, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Scotts Valley, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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CAPE - Center for Animal Protection and Education

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

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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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Save A Dog & Kids Inc - California

anywhere in CA, CA 95060

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Four Paws to Love

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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West Coast Great Pyrenees Foundation

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pet Types: dogs

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Paws for Genesis

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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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Freedom Ride Rescue Inc. - Santa Cruz (CA)

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Santa Cruz SPCA

2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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