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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.

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Email
Address
2601 Chanticleer Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Meet their adoptable pets

2601 Chanticleer Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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 Allie (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Allie (in foster)

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Schnauzer (Miniature)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Colby's adoption status with email updates.
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Colby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Buttercup's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttercup

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Wanda's adoption status with email updates.
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Wanda

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jada's adoption status with email updates.
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Jada

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Santa Cruz, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Cruz County, CA, Monterey County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Take the Pet Home
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

In response to COVID-19, and the current social distancing rules, all of our animals are now being housed in foster homes and our adoption procedures have changed. Please read the following ADOPTION STEPS on our website for further details!

**Please Note: Most of our adoptions are beginning with a foster-to-adopt period, and because of this, we are temporarily unable to consider applications from households outside the counties of: Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Monterey.

If you rent, please have a copy of your lease or a letter from your landlord that states you can have a pet(s) ready.

If you’re adopting a dog, introduce your future friend to any other dogs in the family (dog adoptions only).

Adoption application

https://spcasc.org/adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Santa Cruz SPCA

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Simpawtico

P.o. Box 3371,
Santa Cruz, CA 95063

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

Other/Unknown

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Scotts Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Berry

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 6 mos
Pacific Grove, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mayonnaise's adoption status with email updates.
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Mayonnaise

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Morgan Hill, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly

Chinchilla

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
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, Kitten
Sunnyvale, CA

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