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

2601 Chanticleer Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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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 Anna's adoption status with email updates.
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Anna

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Anatolian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/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
We'll also keep you updated on Cedric's adoption status with email updates.
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Cedric

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

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
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/

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Anatolian Shepherd

Male, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Olly (Taiwan FMD Mix)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Olly (Taiwan FMD Mix)

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Sunnyvale, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Amaryllis's adoption status with email updates.
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Amaryllis

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Meredith's adoption status with email updates.
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Meredith

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bo Peep's adoption status with email updates.
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Bo Peep

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Pacific Grove, CA

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