Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

11/07/2021

Fall in Love $50 Dog Adoption Special at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is full of beautiful adoptable dogs that are looking for their forever home. Most of the Shelter dogs in our care were surrendered by their owners due to lack of affordable pet friendly housing or other financial struggles. Over twenty adult dogs are available at the Santa Cruz Shelter located at 1001 Rodriguez St. and during the month of November, all dogs over 1 year will be available for a $50 adoption fee.

Come check out these cuties➡️➡️➡️

We are open 12-5 pm every day!

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), age-appropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, and a free pet wellness exam with a local participating veterinarian.

For more information and to view adoptable dogs, please visit scanimalshelter.org. Link in Bio!

11/07/2021

Meet adoptable Nutmeg - a 2-month-old chihuahua terrier mix. Isn’t she the cutest?🥰

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Nutmeg is now up for adoption too! 🥰 Such a confident, smart, playful, and cuddly girl! She’s ready to take on the world. Visit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter to apply! @officialscanimalshelter #adoptable #adoptdontshop

Looking to add a furry companion to your family?

Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals on our website at www.scanimalshelter.org (link in Bio) and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this email information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal. Please call 831-454-7200 between 10 am and 6 pm. We are open from 12-5 pm seven days a week.

Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission—or open door—animal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

11/06/2021

We are so excited to host this nonprofit spotlight event at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter on Sunday, November 21st!!

Visit the Shelter and enjoy food from @areperia831, music from the Ava Grace Trio, and fun activities from 30+ wonderful nonprofit groups that do amazing work in our community everyday. Mark your calendar, you won't want to miss this free event!

11/06/2021

Fall in Love $50 Dog Adoption Special at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is full of beautiful adoptable dogs that are looking for their forever home. Most of the Shelter dogs in our care were surrendered by their owners due to lack of affordable pet friendly housing or other financial struggles. Over twenty adult dogs are available at the Santa Cruz Shelter located at 1001 Rodriguez St. and during the month of November, all dogs over 1 year will be available for a $50 adoption fee.

We are open 12-5 pm every day! Thank you to photographer Andie @andieejoness for the beautiful photos of adoptable Bruno, Twilight, Wren, Pluto, Devito and Dogbert❤️

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), age-appropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, and a free pet wellness exam with a local participating veterinarian.

For more information and to view adoptable dogs, please visit scanimalshelter.org. Link in Bio!

11/05/2021

Meet adoptable Priscilla the pocket pittie🥰❤️

She is so adorable and was such a good girl on her outing this afternoon with a couple of volunteers to @woodhousebrews in Santa Cruz. She really was the belle of the ball.

Priscilla was found as a stray and is ready for her new family to come meet her. Priscilla is approximately 4 years old and is the cutest little low rider pittie we have had available for adoption in awhile. Come meet her this weekend! We are open 12-5 pm.

Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals on our website at www.scanimalshelter.org (link in Bio) and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this email information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal. Please call 831-454-7200 between 10 am and 6 pm. We are open from 12-5 pm seven days a week.

Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission—or open door—animal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

#adopt #adoptshelterpets #adoptdontshop #savelives #sccas #scanimalshelter #santacruzcountyanimalshelter #santacruzanimalshelter #makeadifference #santacruzlife #volunteer #bekindtoanimals #opendooropenheart #spayandneuter #rescueismyfavoritebreed #community #giveback #givethanks

11/05/2021

FALL in LOVE at SCCAS!!

Come meet sisters Piper and Crow along with their brother Plover. Total cuteness overload🐈‍⬛🥰

We are open 12-5pm every day!!

Due to the increase of cats and kittens, they will be available for adoption for $21 when you adopt through November.

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), age-appropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, and a free pet wellness exam with a local participating veterinarian. In addition, all cats adopted during this time will go home in a new Sherpa pet carrier! For more information, please visit scanimalshelter.org. Link in Bio!!

11/04/2021

Little Mia in the middle is settling in with her new family❤️ What an adorable photo?!!!

“The kitty is Mia. We are “fostering to adopt” her and she’s the best kitty in the world ❤️ we’re obsessed ☺️”

Thanks to @regularsweetheart for sharing. We hope others will want to come to the Shelter and find their new furry family member🤞🤞

FALL in LOVE at SCCAS!!

Due to the increase of cats and kittens, they will be available for adoption for $21 when you adopt through November.

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), age-appropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, and a free pet wellness exam with a local participating veterinarian. In addition, all cats adopted during this time will go home in a new Sherpa pet carrier! For more information, please visit scanimalshelter.org. Link in Bio!!

11/04/2021

This is Bug! He is roughly 8 months to 1 yr. He was found after he was hit by a car and had a broken leg and some wounds. He 100% healed, healthy, neutered and fully vaccinated and microchipped.

He is a little timid of strangers at first but when he opens up he is marvelous!! High energy and spunky and always being a little goofball! Loves to play with all pets and is a superchewer!! When he is done he is also full of snuggles and love!! He will lighten up your life!! Once you get to know this little creature your life will never be the same!!!

Looking to add a furry companion to your family?

Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals on our website at www.scanimalshelter.org (link in Bio) and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this email information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal. Please call 831-454-7200 between 10 am and 6 pm. We are open from 12-5 pm seven days a week.

Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission—or open door—animal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

#adopt #adoptshelterpets #adoptdontshop #savelives #sccas #scanimalshelter #santacruzcountyanimalshelter #santacruzanimalshelter #makeadifference #santacruzlife #volunteer #bekindtoanimals #opendooropenheart #spayandneuter #rescueismyfavoritebreed #community #giveback #givethanks

11/04/2021

We had a nice turn out to yesterday’s Healthy Pets For All - a free wellness pop up clinic in Felton.

Thank you to Mountain Community Resources @puentes_sc 🙏 for allowing us to use their premises and to spread the word to the local #community of our free service. Also thank you to the veterinarian, RVT and volunteers who came to help🙏

We were happy to assist the SLV residents by providing care to their pets. Check out some of the amazing humans and their just as amazing pets we served!

Stay tuned to more Healthy Pets For All dates in 2022!

For more information on services we offer go to our website (link in Bio).

11/03/2021

Meet Pike - our Pet of the Week😻🥰

SCCAS is at CATPACITY!!

We still have our Cat adoption special running through November so you can adopt your new best friend for $21!

While we have many beautiful cats and kittens available for adoption, we want you to meet Pike! Pike is a special senior cat that is looking for a warm lap to snuggle on this winter. Pike has won the hearts of staff and volunteers quickly as she gives kisses and is described as loving and a “purr machine.” This sweet girl loves to sit in your lap and spend quality time with the people she loves. We don’t know much about Pike’s history as she came to the Shelter as a stray where she lived her life outdoors and Shelter staff believe she is about 11 years old. Since being at the Shelter, she has enjoyed her private kennel space and spending time with the volunteers. Pike is very affectionate, and she loves her food! Does this sound like a good fit for you? Visit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter today!

Link to website in Bio👌

11/03/2021

Thank you🙏 Maral @paradisepetsalonsc for the fantastic work you do with helping Shelter dogs get adopted. Slide 2 is Bananas this morning. No bad hair day for him.🤣🥳

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1-2 year old Bananas available through @officialscanimalshelter #beforeandafter #yorkie #yorkiepoo #adoptdontshop #transformationtuesday #transformation #adorable #cutedogs #puppy #puppylove #volunteer #instagrammodel #adoptabledog #spaday

Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals on our website at www.scanimalshelter.org (link in Bio) and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this email information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal. Please call 831-454-7200 between 10 am and 6 pm. We are open from 12-5 pm seven days a week.

Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission—or open door—animal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

#adopt #adoptshelterpets #adoptdontshop #savelives #sccas #scanimalshelter #santacruzcountyanimalshelter #santacruzanimalshelter #makeadifference #santacruzlife #volunteer #bekindtoanimals #opendooropenheart #spayandneuter #rescueismyfavoritebreed #community #giveback #givethanks

11/02/2021

Thank you Andie for the amazing photos! Here is just one of the cuties available for adoption. Come meet Chapo today!!

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Last year I adopted Juni from the local shelter and she has been a light in my life ever since. Saving a dog and giving them a loving home is an amazing feeling and last week I had the incredible opportunity to work with @officialscanimalshelter to take some new profile pics of their adoptable pups, like 7 month old Chapo here!

Head over to their site to read more about Chapo as well as all the other wonderful dogs that are available!
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#adoptdontshop #dogslife #andiejonessphotography #petsofinstagram #puppylove #petphotography #photography #photographer

CANDI*

Meet Candi! This adolescent gray tabby gal came to the Shelter as a stray found by a good Samaritan. We...

WREN*

Meet Wren. Wren arrived with another cat Blue Jay from an area where they had been hanging out for about...

RENEE*

Meet Renee! This sweet gray tabby came into the Shelter after being found as a stray. She has been enjoying...

NAOMI*

These two very cute long hair Chihuahua Pomeranian mixes were found together in Watsonville. These two like to stick together...

DAVIS*

Meet Davis, the brown tabby. Davis arrived at the Shelter in a cat trap but let out little meows as...

QUILT*

Meet Quilt and Comforter a bonded pair of calico adolescents. These two came into the Shelter as strays and appear...

COMFORTER*

Meet Quilt and Comforter a bonded pair of calico adolescents. These two came into the Shelter as strays and appear...

BLUE JAY*

Meet Blue Jay. Blue Jay arrived with another cat Wren from an area where they had been hanging out for...

WYNONA*

These two very cute long hair Chihuahua Pomeranian mixes were found together in Watsonville. These two like to stick together...

FAHRENHEIT*

Meet Fahrenheit & Celsius the adoptable bicolor kittens. They may not be able to tell you the temperature but they...

CELSIUS*

Meet Fahrenheit & Celsius the adoptable bicolor kittens. They may not be able to tell you the temperature but they...

SNICKERS*

This girls is full of zoomies. She plays hard and when shes done, she will want a warm chest or...

PALOMA

Paloma is an approximately 2 year old female French Bulldog who came to us from her previous family. In her...

MERLIN*

Meet Merlin, the black and white bicolor juvenile! This guy came to the Shelter with another cat (who has since...

ROMI*

Meet Romi! This little kitten arrived at the Shelter with her sister Michelle. They would be a great pair of...

SHERMAN*

For the first two days in foster, timid little Sherman stayed under the easy chair. On day three, he felt...

DIAMOND

Meet Diamond, the dilute calico! Diamond was being fed by a good Samaritan who could no longer continue to care...

MICHELLE*

Meet Michelle! This little kitten arrived at the Shelter with her sister Romi. They would be a great pair of...

RIGATONI*

Meet Rigatoni, the adorable orange tabby kitty. Rigatoni arrived to the Shelter as a stray. He has been a little...

SUNFLOWER*

Sunflower is energetic, adorable, and will brighten up your day! She is extremely playful, curious, and social. She warms up...

POPPY

Poppy is a young adult Pitbull who came to us after her previous home was unable to continue caring for...

EMILE

WEE BIT

Wee Bit is a social butterfly of a cat that came into the Shelter from a home where she lived...

CHEWIE

Meet Chewie, the cattle dog mix. Chewie is a shy girl who has taken some time to warm up at...

SPENCER*

Meet Spencer, the adorable dobie mix puppy. This guy is already pretty large for his age at 27lbs! He came...

EDWARD HOPPER*

Meet Edward Hopper, the white and gray rabbit! Edward Hopper came to the Shelter as a stray so we dont...

SPARK

Ready to add a little spark to your life? What about a big boy of a cat named Spark? Spark...

MISS KITTY

Meet Miss Kitty, the senior cat. Miss Kitty was primarily outdoors in her previous home and slept in an enclosed...

DANI DENNISON*

Meet Dani Dennison! Named after the famous 8 year old actress of the 1993 Hocus Pocus, this Dani is ready...

ALLY*

Meet Andy, Alex & Ally! These kittens are a curious, playful trio that are ready to pounce into their adoptive...

SWEET PEA

Meet Sweet Pea, the orange tabby female kitty. Sweet Pea arrived at the Shelter in a cat trap and took...

MAPLE*

Meet Maple, the chocolate colored bunny! This adolescent came into the Shelter as a stray so we dont know much...

GINGEROOT*

Meet Gingeroot, the orange kitty. Gingeroot has a history of living in a home with another cat and an 8...

ALEX*

Meet Andy, Alex & Ally! These kittens are a curious, playful trio that are ready to pounce into their adoptive...

MISSY

Meet Missy, the schnauzer mix. Missy came to the Shelter after her previous guardians were unable to continue caring for...

SUGAR PIE*

Meet Sugar Pie & Honey Bunch. These two long haired beauties just came back from their foster home and are...

THORA*

Thora arrived to the shelter after being found as a stray. She was kept indoors for a few weeks by...

ESTRELLA

Meet Estrella, the Kelpie mix! This adolescent gal came to the Shelter along with some other dog friends after their...

MAX

Meet Max, the Maltese mix. Max came into the Shelter with a few dog friends after their previous guardian was...

EDAMAME*

Meet Edamame! This petite brown tabby girl came into the Shelter after being found as a stray behind Bettys Burgers...

CASHEW*

Cashew is a well-rounded chunk who came to us as a stray. He has been curious about other cats that...

SCARLET

Meet Scarlet! This brown tabby beauty has a history of being indoors with occasional outdoor access, although she preferred to...

LOGAN*

Logan is a young male tabby cat who found himself at the right place at the right time, wandering up...

BAILEY

Meet Bailey, the pint sized cutie. We suspect that Bailey is some sort of chihuahua mix. Baileys favorite activities are...

BUTTERCUP

Meet Buttercup, the adorable lop! Buttercup enjoys pets but does not appreciate being picked up, which is fairly common for...

GRAVY*

If you are looking for two squishy, social, endearing cats to complete your home run, dont walk to meet Mashed...

MASHED POTATOES*

If you are looking for two squishy, social, endearing cats to complete your home run, dont walk to meet Mashed...

ELLIE

Meet Ellie, the little terrier mix. Ellie is an introvert who takes a bit of time and patience to warm...

BABY KITTY

Meet Baby Kitty, the not-so-baby but certainly still a kitty. This 13 year old cat is looking for a retirement...

HEEBIE*

Meet Heebie, the yorkie mix. This adolescent guy arrived at the Shelter with his friend Jeebie after they did took...

ROCKET

Ready for blastoff? Meet Rocket! This 2.5 year old kitty is ready to land in his forever home. He was...

CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST*

Meet Casper the Friendly Ghost! This guy has bigger cheeks and an even bigger heart. Casper came to the Shelter...

PALOMA

Meet Paloma, the bicolor senior gal. Paloma came into the Shelter after her previous guardian passed away. Paloma can be...

BUTTERCUP

Meet Bon Bon, Buttercup & Pakita! This trio of two and a half year old guinea pigs have a history...

BON BON

Meet Bon Bon, Buttercup & Pakita! This trio of two and a half year old guinea pigs have a history...

PAKITA

Meet Bon Bon, Buttercup & Pakita! This trio of two and a half year old guinea pigs have a history...

LINUS*

Linus is a beautiful white cat with spots of Orange Tabby. He would be a fantastic addition to another home...

DULCE*

Meet Dulce! This gorgeous gal came in with some other cats via a trap on someones property. Once at the...

NUTMEG*

Meet Nutmeg, the vizsla mix (simply a guess based on her looks). This seasonal sweetheart took a few days to...

MARBLES*

Meet Marbles, the husky mix! This petite gal not only has the looks but has a darling personality. She has...

CAITLIN*

Meet Caitlin, the gray tabby. This gal came in as a stray after a good Samaritan reported she was crying...

CLYDE*

Meet Clyde, the miniature pinscher! This guy arrived with his partner in crime, another miniature pinscher Bonnie. This aptly named...

BOBBY*

This young, handsome fella was brought to the Shelter as a stray kitty and has had the best time here...

OATMEAL*

Oatmeal was brought to the Shelter as a stray, lactating mom with kittens, who needed medical care. She has been...

MORGAN*

Meet Morgan. This uniquely colored female guinea pig is looking for a home to call her own. She is curious,...

BETTY*

Meet Betty! This gorgeous momma took care of neonate kittens in a foster home for two months. With her kittens...

FRANKIE

Meet Frankie, the sleek black panther of a kitty. Frankie has a history living indoors only in her previous home....

KENNETH*

Meet Kenneth, the mixed breed XL sized puppy. Kenneth came in with an injury to his pelvis. Our medical team...

FRANKIE

Meet Frankie, the husky malamute mix puppy! This cutie came into the Shelter as a product of an accidental litter....

BUCKWHEAT*

Meet Buckwheat! This short stack of a pup came into the Shelter with four other dogs as a stray. We...

WINNIE

Winnie is a winner! She has been a companion pet for adults as well as kids. Information is limited about...

FERDINAND*

Meet Ferdinand. This fluffy tuxedo boy may be slow to warm up but once he starts interacting through petting, he...

SILVER DOLLAR*

Meet Silver Dollar! This short stack of a pup came into the Shelter with four other dogs as a stray....

JACK*

Meet Jack! This lab mix puppy is looking for an active family to call his own. Named after the popular...

PORTER*

Meet Porter! This hunky black panther has been hanging out with us waiting to find the right home. Staff have...

SHAILA

Oh, My Shaila! She is a quiet and reserved girl who tends to keep to herself, especially when meeting new...

CAMMY

Meet Cammy, the cat! Cammy came into the Shelter after living in a home with children under 12, teens, women...

TIA*

Sister, sister. Talk about a two-way twister. Shaking up the family tree with sibling synchronocity. Sister, sister. Never knew how...

TAMARA*

Sister, sister. Talk about a two-way twister. Shaking up the family tree with sibling synchronocity. Sister, sister. Never knew how...

AUGUSTUS*

Meet Augustus! This XL puppy boy came into the Shelter as a stray with his siblings. We aren't sure exactly...

WONKA*

Meet Wonka! This XL puppy boy came into the Shelter as a stray with his siblings. We aren't sure exactly...

SNOOPY

Snoopy is a Roborovski dwarf hamster (or Robo, for short), the smallest of the domestic hamster breeds. She is about...

CASEY*

Casey is a young adult hen looking for her forever flock. She has previously lived with other chickens and done...

LUCKY

Like your own little four-leaf clover, you could adopt a little bit of luck yourself if you adopt Lucky. This...

TOFFEE BEAN*

Meet Toffee Bean, the young bun! This guy came into the Shelter as a stray so we dont know much...

WAFFLE*

This group of hens and roosters has lived the good life. They were truly spoiled in their previous home, and...

DUMPLIN*

This group of hens and roosters has lived the good life. They were truly spoiled in their previous home, and...

KEWPIE

Kewpie, the Boxer Mix, came to us after his family recently adopted him from a nearby shelter and was not...

ROCCO

Meet the chocolate bear (with some powdered sugar coating) Rocco! This senior big boy didnt quite get the message that...

TIMBER*

Timber came to us from his previous family, where he was a loved family dog. He loves to be petted...

ADAM

Meet Adam! This handsome mixed breed came to the Shelter after having a bit of a rough start at life....

PEPPERMINT*

Meet Peppermint and Spearmint, two baby brothers ready for adventure with their future family! Peppermint and Spearmint are very well...

SPEARMINT*

Meet Peppermint and Spearmint, two baby brothers ready for adventure with their future family! Peppermint and Spearmint are very well...

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CANDI*

WREN*

RENEE*

NAOMI*

DAVIS*

QUILT*

COMFORTER*

BLUE JAY*

WYNONA*

FAHRENHEIT*

CELSIUS*

SNICKERS*

PALOMA

MERLIN*

ROMI*

SHERMAN*

DIAMOND

MICHELLE*

RIGATONI*

SUNFLOWER*

POPPY

EMILE

WEE BIT

CHEWIE

SPENCER*

EDWARD HOPPER*

SPARK

MISS KITTY

DANI DENNISON*

ALLY*

SWEET PEA

MAPLE*

GINGEROOT*

ALEX*

MISSY

SUGAR PIE*

THORA*

ESTRELLA

MAX

EDAMAME*

CASHEW*

SCARLET

LOGAN*

BAILEY

BUTTERCUP

GRAVY*

MASHED POTATOES*

ELLIE

BABY KITTY

HEEBIE*

ROCKET

CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST*

PALOMA

BUTTERCUP

BON BON

PAKITA

LINUS*

DULCE*

NUTMEG*

MARBLES*

CAITLIN*

CLYDE*

BOBBY*

OATMEAL*

MORGAN*

BETTY*

FRANKIE