Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Adoption Policy
Here are some frequently asked questions about the adoption process at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Please note that...
Adoption Application
580 Airport Blvd
Watsonville, CA 95076
United States
APACHE

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CHEYENNE

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CANELA

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CHITI

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SPIKE

Meet Spike, the spirited and lively Belgian Malinois pup seeking a forever home that can keep up with his boundless...

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CHOWDER*

Meet Chowder! This dog came to the Shelter as a stray underweight and not so sure of the world around...

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FINN*

Howdy there, folks! Finn the fabulous feline here! Let me tell you, life on the streets wasn't exactly a walk...

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MILA*

Mila is a gentle and affectionate soul who found herself at our shelter after her care taker could not longer...

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VINCENT

Hiya! Im Vincent. I am a extrovert of a kitty who is looking to be the apple of someones eye....

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SNAPPS

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KNUB

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OPAL*

Meet Opal! Opal came to the Shelter as a stray so we do not know much about her life before...

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JENNA*

Meet Jenna! Jenna has not experienced a normal amount of things in the world a typical dog her age has,...

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BLUEZ

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LITTLEZ

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HOLLY

Introducing Holly, the stunning gray feline with eyes that shimmer like molten gold, discovered amidst the vast expanse of the...

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LILLIAN*

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KODAH

Meet Kodah the labsky (labrador x husky mix)! Kodah came to the Shelter after her guardian was unable to continue...

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RUMBLE*

Meet Rumble. This mixed breed softy came into the Shelter after his previous guardian could no longer care for him....

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BUTTERCUP*

If you are worried about your love letting you down, messing around and never calling when they say they will...

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RICO*

Hey there, its Rico or as my friends call me, Rico Suave. I am a handsome guy with an endearing...

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TUNA*

Meet Tuna! Tuna came to the Shelter after his previous guardian was moving and couldnt take him with them. He...

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FRIA

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MARVIN

Introducing Marvin, the delightful 8-month-old brindle Catahoula mix that is sure to steal your heart. This young, big boy is...

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RUBY

Meet Ruby! She came to the Shelter as an owner surrender after her previous guardian was unable to continue caring...

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TONY*

Meet Tony! Tony is a big, handsome mixed breed.. our guess is Australian Shepherd, husky and who knows what else!...

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ALBUS*

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CHARLIE

Meet Charming Charlie! Charlie came into the Shelter after his previous home was not the best fit. Charlie found chickens...

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BREES

Meet Brees (pronounced Breeze)! This Anatolian Labrador mix came to the Shelter after his previous guardians could no longer care...

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TIGGER

Hey there, I'm Tigger! I love nothing more than giving a good head-bump for attention, but I also appreciate some...

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GUS

Hey there! It's Gus! I came into the Shelter with my kitty friends, who have since found placement. After a...

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MARGO

It's Margo here, the ever-so-slightly-statuesque grey lady you might have seen around the shelter. Don't let my initial shyness fool...

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SHWAYZE*

Baby will you be my Corona lime... and I will be your main squeeze.. Meet Shwayze! He came into the...

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HAVARTI*

Meet Havarti! Havarti came to the Shelter as a stray so we do not know a lot about his life...

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NUGGET*

Meet Nugget! This bundle of energy came into the Shelter after her previous guardian could no longer care for her....

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LEROY

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BOHDI

Meet Bodhi! Bodhi came to the Shelter after his previous guardian was unable to continue caring for him. He lived...

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CHOCO

Meet Choco! This leggy hunk came to the Shelter as an owner surrender after his previous guardian was unable to...

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ADELINE*

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JACKIE*

Meet Jackie (or as her foster house affectionately calls her Jack-Jack or Ms. Kennedy. This sweet gal came into the...

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PARKA*

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ANABELLE

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POEM*

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CHARM*

Hey there, humans! We're Charm (the lap cat connoisseur) and Amore (the head-scratch fiend) - a purrfectly playful pair of...

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AMORE*

Hey there, humans! We're Charm (the lap cat connoisseur) and Amore (the head-scratch fiend) - a purrfectly playful pair of...

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DAISY

Daisy came to the shelter after her previous guardian was unable to continue caring for her. She has quickly warmed...

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LAVENDER

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VAIL

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ROCKY

Meet Rocky! Rocky came into the Shelter as an owner surrender after his previous guardian was unable to continue caring...

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COLBY JACK*

Meet Colby Jack! True to his name, this guy is mild and goes along with just about everything. Want to...

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DICE*

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MARTHA*

Meet the marvelous Martha! Martha came to the Shelter as an owner surrender after her previous guardian was unable to...

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BOOTS*

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TINA TURNER*

Meet Tina Turner! Tina is the new client services foster at the Shelter! She has been at the Shelter since...

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