Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Meet Jax, the Doberman! Jax is a leggy, handsome dude who has been playful and curious to interact with other...
Read MoreMeet Jonesy, the Doberman pittie mix! Jonesy arrived at the Shelter as a timid guy who was interested to interact...
Read MoreMeet Mila, the adolescent short, squatty Bulldog/Pitbull mix. Mila has lived with children ages 2 to 13 years old in...
Read MoreMeet Miss Biscuit, the calico sweet. Miss Biscuit earned her name after staff and volunteers observed that she loves to...
Read MoreMeet Brownie, 4 month old female Shih Tzu! Brownie has been a little shy since her arrival but when she...
Read MoreMeet Jasper, the collie shepherd mix! Jasper has been described as soft and affectionate when interacting with staff during his...
Read MoreMeet Zeke, the adolescent short, squatty Bulldog/Pitbull mix. Zeke has lived with children ages 2 to 13 years old in...
Read MoreMeet Co-Pilot, the Malinois mix pup! He is a smart pup who craves attention. He enjoys a variety of toys...
Read MoreInterested in a little Mochi? Come meet Mochi the rat! She has been hand raised, described as friendly and inquisitve....
Read MoreOlly Olly Oxen Free! Come out to meet Olly, a Pekin Duck. We don't know much about how Olly waddled...
Read MoreIntroducing Poppy, a petite guinea pig with gorgeous chocolate and white markings. Poppy has been exceptionally tidy in her kennel...
Read MoreMeet Tess the big puppy! Tess is a St. Bernard mixed with a German St. Haired Pointer. At 8 months...
Read MoreMisty is looking for an active adopter with another similarly sized dog (50 lbs or so) who could be her...
Read MoreBlueberry, a charming 5-month-old kitten, possesses a gentle spirit and seeks a calm, understanding home. Initially reserved, he finds comfort...
Read MoreMeet Banana Bread, the senior gray petite pittie mix. Banana Bread is not a fan of the kennel at the...
Read MoreMeet Mellow, the maltese mix. Mellow is true to his name, fairly chill! He has history living with other dogs...
Read MoreMeet Zuko, the handsome chocolate Doberman. Zuko previously lived in a home with a variety of aged people and has...
Read MoreTeenager Tilly was timid upon arrival at the Shelter, and a is still a bit wary of handling by new...
Read MoreMeet Mushu.. This shy young fella has lived with a small dog, and some young children.. He prefers to live...
Read MoreAbner is a senior boxer/bulldog who still has plenty of pep in his step. When people approach, Abners whole body...
Read MoreMeet Freya, the adolescent female husky. Freya has been a lively, bubbly social butterfly since her arrival at the Shelter....
Read MoreMeet Bella the beautiful chocolate Doberman. Bella is a demure, well behaved gal. Although she is 7 years old (technically...
Read MoreHappy Kitten Season! Welcome our puppies, Calico, Agouti, Tuxedo, and Tabby. Four classic colorings ready to find the purrfect homes....
Read MoreHappy Kitten Season! Welcome our puppies, Calico, Agouti, Tuxedo, and Tabby. Four classic colorings ready to find the purrfect homes....
Read MoreMeet Kissy, the gorgeous long haired kitty! Volunteers report that Kissy is very sweet, loves head scratches and enjoys cuddling...
Read MoreMeet Curie the adolescent white Shep-sky (Shepherd mixed with a Husky) looking to be someones adventure buddy! Curie is a...
Read MoreHappy Kitten Season! Welcome our puppies, Calico, Agouti, Tuxedo, and Tabby. Four classic colorings ready to find the purrfect homes....
Read MoreMeet Snow Drop, the Californian-mix rabbit! Snow Drop is 3 years old and is comfortable with handling by adults and...
Read MoreMeet Sarducci and Ash! These bonded boys are looking for a home together to explore and eat snacks in. Please...
Read MoreMeet Sarducci and Ash! These bonded boys are looking for a home together to explore and eat snacks in. Please...
Read MoreMeet Bronte Bun, the female harlequin bun up for adoption! Bronte Bun hopped on in and has been enjoying the...
Read MoreMeet pint sized pals Juniper, the lop, and Primrose, her partner in crime. These 4 month old girls are bonded...
Read MoreMeet Otis, the cattle dog mix! Otis is a senior guy (9 years old) who has a heart of gold....
Read MoreQuasi means almost, but not completely but we can confirm he is completely adorable, not quasi adorable! Quasi is a...
Read MoreMeet Capy, a Guinea Pig who was surrendered to us after he fathered an accidental litter. He has experience living...
Read MoreMeet Mochi, a 7 month old Guinea Pig who came to us with her two sisters, Dumpling and Wonton, and...
Read MoreMeet Dumpling, a 7 month old Guinea Pig who came to us with her two sisters, Mochi and Wonton, and...
Read MoreMeet Athena, the fabulous silver and white tabby looking for a luxurious place to call home. She is like a...
Read MoreMeet Confetti the adorable mixed breed who is the life of the party. Confetti arrived at the Shelter as if...
Read MoreMoon is an adorable mixed breed puppy with striking blue eyes! He's a social butterfly who is looking for a...
Read MoreMeet Lucario (pronounced Loo-CAR-e-oh), a new big block-headed lover boy on the block. Lucario has history living with adults and...
Read MoreMeet Prince, the medium sized herding-type dog. Prince came into the Shelter as a shy stray and, thanks to staff...
Read MoreMeet Kai, 6 year old male husky. He has lived with adults and children. He lived with a female husky...
Read MoreMeet Yuki, the male New Zealand mix rabbit. Yuki is often seen lounging in his enclosure and quickly comes up...
Read MoreMeet Hazel, the cattle dog mix! Hazel is a senior gal (9 years old) who has a heart of gold....
Read MoreMeet Kimbap, mother of three who came to us from her previous family. In her previous home, Kimbap lived with...
Read MoreMeet Max, the black and white husky boy! Max is bursting at the seams with love and energy to channel...
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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!!
Repost from @andieejoness
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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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