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
WEDNESDAY*

Willow, Wren, Wisteria and Wednesday all arrived with their mom Bug as strays to the shelter. This group of girls...

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AUSTIN*

Meet Austin, the itty bitty black and white pittie! Austin hung out in a foster home for a night and...

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MILO

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THURSDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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WREN*

Willow, Wren, Wisteria and Wednesday all arrived with their mom Bug as strays to the shelter. This group of girls...

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TUESDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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POPCORN

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TRIGRI

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TRUFFLE*

Meet Truffle, the tortie! Truffle came into the Shelter with and took a bit of time of observation to feel...

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MARSHMALLOW

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SUNDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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OWL

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FRIDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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MONDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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JUPITER*

Meet Jupiter, the Australian Terrier mix! Jupiter came to the Shelter with her friend Astro. Staff have observed that they...

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WILLOW*

Willow, Wren, Wisteria and Wednesday all arrived with their mom Bug as strays to the shelter. This group of girls...

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WISTERIA*

Willow, Wren, Wisteria and Wednesday all arrived with their mom Bug as strays to the shelter. This group of girls...

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BLAIR

Meet Blair, the brown agouti mix. Blair has been social and easy to handle since her arrival at the Shelter....

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BUG*

Bug was brought to the shelter with her litter of four, playful and social girls- Wednesday, Wren, Wisteria and Willow....

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WEDNESDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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HONEY*

Honey came in as a young mama with her kittens and spent about 6 weeks in a foster home. Her...

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PAPAYA*

Meet Papaya, the orange female kitty. Staff have observed Papaya making muffins, rolling over and soliciting attention since her arrival....

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SNOW WHITE*

Snow White arrived at the Shelter with her seven dwarves (who have all since been adopted)! Snow White has befriended...

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JUUZO

Meet Juuzo, the handsome orange long haired boy. Juuzo lived in a home with a family including children and enjoyed...

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HERCULES

Meet Hercules, the Great Pyrenees! Although Hercules is considered a senior, he still has a lot of love and energy...

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ASTRO*

Meet Astro, the Australian Terrier mix! Astro came to the Shelter with his friend Jupiter. Staff have observed hat they...

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SATURDAY*

Come meet our days of the week puppies they are adorable! Got a case of the Monday's we've got you...

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IRIS*

Meet Iris, the black short haired kitty! She came into the Shelter with her friend Dandelion, who is also up...

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ANGEL

Meet Angel, the senior husky mix (emphasis on the mix). Angel doesnt appear to be a senior in her energy...

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TERRY

Meet Terry, the Siberian Boxer (Siberian husky mixed with a boxer)! This designer breed boy has ice blue eyes and...

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JOEY

Meet Joey, the yorkie-poo (Yorkie Poodle mix). Joey was initially reserved upon his arrival to the Shelter but has been...

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PEONY*

Peony is on a journey of self-discovery. Peony came to us a few weeks ago with a litter in tow,...

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JANIE*

Meet Janie, the shepherd mix! Janie took a walk a little far from home one day and found herself at...

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CHLOE

Meet Chloe, the goof ball of a pittie. Chloe came into the Shelter with a canine friend and has expanded...

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WILLIE*

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DANDELION*

Meet Dandelion, the orange tabby female! She came into the Shelter with her friend Iris, who is also up for...

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STRAWBERRY

Meet Strawberry, the sweet Aussie-bull (Australian Shepherd mixed with a pitbull). Strawberry is an adolescent through and through her favorite...

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STITCH

Meet Stitch, the adorable gray and white boy looking for his very own Lilo (any 90s kids out there?). Stitch...

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TOBY*

Meet Kristoff (orange tabby with white bib) & Toby (orange tabby)! These 6-month old kitties came to the Shelter as...

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BABU

Meet Babu, a long-haired, young, female Guinea Pig available for adoption with her sister, Mochi A320322. Babu and Mochi lived...

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RINGO

Meet Ringo, the shepherd mix! Ringo is an adolescent guy brimming with enthusiasm and energy to bring to his next...

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MR. POTATO HEAD*

Mr. Potato Head joins us as a stray, so unfortunately we don't know much about his life before the shelter....

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HARPO*

Harpo was brought to our Watsonville location as a stray. He has been shy but very vocal and receptive to...

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SNUGGLES

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MOCHI

Meet Babu, a long-haired, young, female Guinea Pig available for adoption with her sister, Mochi A320322. Babu and Mochi lived...

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ROSCO*

Meet Rosco, the brindle beauty of a boy. Rosco has been goofy and playful since his arrival at the Shelter...

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KRISTOFF*

Meet Kristoff (orange tabby with white bib) & Toby (orange tabby)! These 6-month old kitties came to the Shelter as...

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JEWEL*

Meet Jewel, the black and white pittie girl! Her favorite things to do are run around and play fetch with...

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LILA*

Meet Lila the gorgeous pastel calico medium hair kitty. Lila hung out in a foster home for a few weeks...

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MUSHROOM*

This shy guy is Mushroom .. He blossoms when no one is looking. He is worried and not sure what...

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RUBY*

Ruby, a real gem of a pooch, came into the Shelter VERY pregnant and, after coming in to a safe...

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BUTTON

Isnt she cute as a button? Meet Button the senior black and white kitty! Button is looking to be the...

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WILLOUGHBY*

Meet Willoughby, the black and white shy guy. Willoughby came into the Shelter feeling overwhelmed and unsure about the new...

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ZARA*

Meet Zara, the adolescent German Shepherd. Staff have observed that this social gal is often at the front of her...

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DUKE

Meet Duke, the black and white XL adolescent. This strong, handsome guy is guessed to be a mix of pitbull,...

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AIOLI*

Meet Aioli, the husky mix! He has a case of heterochromia (two different colored eyes). During a brief time in...

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POPPY

Introducing Poppy, a petite guinea pig with gorgeous chocolate and white markings. Poppy has been exceptionally tidy in her kennel...

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MISTY

Misty is looking for an active adopter with another similarly sized dog (50 lbs or so) who could be her...

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ABNER*

Abner is a senior boxer/bulldog who still has plenty of pep in his step. When people approach, Abners whole body...

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CURIE

Meet Curie the adolescent white Shep-sky (Shepherd mixed with a Husky) looking to be someones adventure buddy! Curie is a...

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SNOW DROP

Meet Snow Drop, the Californian-mix rabbit! Snow Drop is 3 years old and is comfortable with handling by adults and...

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ICE*

Meet Ice & Cream! These bonded guinea pigs are looking for an adoptive home to explore and eat snacks in....

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BRONTE BUN*

Meet Bronte Bun, the female harlequin bun up for adoption! Bronte Bun hopped on in and has been enjoying the...

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CAPY*

Meet Capy, a Guinea Pig who was surrendered to us after he fathered an accidental litter. He has experience living...

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KAI

Meet Kai, 6 year old male husky. He has lived with adults and children. He lived with a female husky...

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PRINCE*

Prince has been hanging out in a foster home with some friends and their resident dog Maggie (also a Shelter...

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CREAM*

Meet Ice & Cream! These bonded guinea pigs are looking for an adoptive home to explore and eat snacks in....

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MAX

Meet Max, the black and white husky boy! Max is bursting at the seams with love and energy to channel...

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