Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Meet Miss Lady! She is looking for her #fureverhome. Please share! Lady is a sweet 2-year-old German Shepherd who came to the Shelter when her family moved out of the area. Lady has made lots of friends here at the Shelter and she is known to lean in and will even try to sit in your lap! Lady went into a home with a 2-year-old child and she was not comfortable with the activity and noise made by the child, so a home with children 10 and over would be best. Lady went to Sante... Adarius @rusticales with some volunteers and did exceptionally well in the outdoor environment. They reported she rode well in the car. Lady has a quiet demeanor about her, slightly reserved. She was curious when walking around the brewery inside and out. She was friendly when meeting people without being pushy - a true Lady! She enjoyed receiving attention and would give kisses and affection. She walks well on leash and is one smart girl as she would take direction well. She spent a good hour or so lying on a dog bed with a chew toy next to the table. Lady is looking for a family who can provide her some structure and work with her using positive reinforcement training. Lady needs to build her confidence and we know the perfect family is out there ready to give her a wonderful home! 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. We are open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admissionor open dooranimal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

Excessive Heat Warning for our area The Santa Cruz Mountains are now included in this warning please take precautions! Never leave children or pets in the c...ar Drink plenty of water Limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours Check on your elderly neighbors If you can’t walk barefoot on the ground neither should your pets With fire danger extremely high, please also try not to use heavy machinery that can cause sparks during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

Oso is looking up at his new mom and dad!!!! We are so thrilled for them and Oso as they start their new adventures together. Congratulations! We want to give a special thank you to foster mom Beth (pictured in pink shirt). She and her family made a huge difference by giving Oso a wonderful place to live until his adoption.... Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admissionor open dooranimal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

Join us Friday Night for a movie in the park! Woofpack831 Ps. Your dog is invited!!

Meet our Pet of the Week - Boo!! BOO! ...no really, that’s my name! I am a 7-year-old black and white domestic shorthair male kitty. I came to the shelter with my pal Diego back in May. He recently got adopted and I couldn’t be happier for him! Diego and I both lived with other cats in our previous home, and we got along great! We love to cuddle just as much as we love to play, and become total pur machines for good scratches. Now that Diego is set up with his new family, it'...s time for me to find my furever home! I am just as fun solo as I was in a pair, and I will be your purrrrfect cuddly companion! So come down to the shelter and make me YOUR boo. You can call the shelter at (831) 454-7200 to set up an appointment. Adoptions are first come first serve in person at 1001 Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz. For more information about Boo or any other adoptable animals, visit our website scanimalshelter.org We are running an adoption special for cats and kittens now thru August 31st - The $25 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!

Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July!!

Earlier today our Animal Control Dispatcher was contacted by Main Street Elementary School in Soquel regarding a coyote that was acting abnormally. Officer Todd Stosuy responded and found a coyote standing in the middle of the school's soccer fields. The coyote was "walking in circles" and foaming at the mouth. The coyote was sluggish and would allow the officer to get within 3 to 4 feet of him before stumbling away. Officer Stosuy requested additional resources to assis...t in capturing the coyote. Officer Carlos Montes and Duane from Wildlife Emergency Services responded to assist. The three responders were able to safely follow the coyote to a corner of the schoolgrounds where Officer Montes safely snared the coyote and Duane netted him to calm him down. Officer Stosuy humanely euthanized the animal. It is thought that this animal was either suffering from distemper, had ingested rat poison or was infected with rabies. We will be sending the animal to rabies testing to ensure there is no human safety risk, as there are reportedly 5-6 other coyotes living near the school. This is a reminder to ensure your animals are up to date on rabies and distemper vaccinations. We offer this service and information can be found here: https://www.scanimalshelter.org/vaccines-microchips/ This is ALSO a reminder to not use rat poison. Contact Wildlife Emergency Services for tips and tricks on dealing with rat infestations that don't involve poison.

Magpie is a lovely little pittie girl who is ready to find her new family. Magpie can take a little time to warm up to new people but once she does, she loves you! Wait till you see Magpie's zoomies, she takes off sprinting around the yard with a big smile on her face. Magpie enjoyed playing with a young neutered male dog and they jumped around and played well together. She has typical pitty play style, very full body and she loves to jump all over her dog friends. When playing with adoptable dog, Superman, he was very tolerant of her play style. Magpie may do well in a home with another dog, given they meet at the Shelter first and enjoy playing together. Adoptions are first come first served so visit the Santa Cruz Shelter from noon to 4pm.

Meet Nelly - a 2-year-old female Chinchilla. She is currently in foster with a family in Felton and getting the hang of things in a home. If interested in meeting Nelly, submit an application and request an appointment with client services. Adoption information is on our website at scanimalshelter.org or call 831-454-7200.

Officer Carlos Montes started his day out anything but routine this morning. He was called for three loose cows on Highway 1 near the Mar Monte exit. The calves were running back on forth across the center median to both southbound and northbound lanes. California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Caltrans shut down both lanes of the Highway while Officer Montes safely secured the calves. Officer Montes said he couldn't have done it without the assistance of CHP and Caltrans who created a "human fence" to surround the calves so that he could catch them. The owner of the calves was located and cited for allowing his livestock to run loose.

Look at Flower - isn’t she adorable?!! Flower is a 1-year-old long hair chihuahua mix. She just became available for adoption and is looking for a #fureverhome 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 St. in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this information pre...pared. 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. We are open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admissionor open dooranimal 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 #mustlovedogs #bekindtoanimals #opendooropenheart #spayandneuter #rescueismyfavoritebreed #community #giveback #givethanks

Exciting News! Handsome Superman (on the right) has a new family tonight! He has gained a new brother named Miguel (gorgeous greyhound on the left). We wish them the best as they start a new life together.

The Santa Cruz County Benefit Shop is open Thursday-Saturday 11am-5pm and located at 870 17th St. in Santa Cruz! The shop has deals on tons of great items for your home and your pets so stop by to check them out. The Benefit Shop is run by amazing Shelter volunteers! If you're interested in volunteering at the Benefit Shop, please email Volunteer Coordinator Jill at [email protected]

Santa Cruz Shelter hours temporarily reduced! The Shelter will be open from noon to 4pm until further notice for essential services. Please call 831-454-7200 X 0 with any questions.

Happy Fall! The 2021 Shelter Calendar has arrived!! Special thank you to our friends at Photogra-V for taking these beautiful photos featured in the calendar, they turned out AMAZING! Purchase one today at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. All proceeds benefit the neediest animals in our community. If you pre-ordered a calendar, you can pick it up during our regular business hours, everyday, 10am-6pm! If you requested your calendar be shipped to you, we will be shipping them out soon!

We have a really soulful senior cat as the Pet of the Week this week! His name is Mickey! Mickey came to the Shelter as an owner surrender at the end of October. He had lived with another cat for 10 years but was suddenly not getting along with the other kitty. To keep both kitties safe and as stress free as possible, his former family decided it was best to find Mickey a new home. When Mickey first came to the Shelter, he was very nervous. He tended to hang out in a comfy hi...de spot where he could observe the world from a safe space. He slowly warmed up to staff and volunteers over time. After getting a dental (a fairly typical need for a senior cat) and moving into his very own room at the Shelter, Mickey came out of his shell. Although he still enjoys hanging out in his cozy beds, he is much more apt to greet visitors in his room. As soon as someone enters the room, Mickey now comes over purring away and rubbing against people's legs. Mickey LOVES kneading his adorable little paws on plush bedding. If there was a cat version of Great British Bake off, Mickey would certainly win! Mickey is looking to live out his golden years in an adoptive home. He would do best in a zen home as the only pet. He is currently our longest stay animal in the Shelter. If you are looking for a low key soulful guy to lounge around the house with, come meet Mickey. We are open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm. For more information on Mickey or any other adoptable animals, visit scanimalshelter.org

What do all of these pups have in common? They are SCCAS alumni who went to their adoptive home with a @2_hounds_design Freedom Harness. Freedom harnesses allow Shelter dogs to go on hikes, to adoption events and to foster homes with ease. They are a huge tool in helping our Shelter dogs go on adventures and also allow them to be safely walked in their adoptive home. ... We are out of these harnesses and need YOUR help purchasing more! We need size large harnesses as they are the most popular size we use. Click link in bio to purchase one for a Shelter pup today. All purchases can be shipped to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz, CA!

Who is the lucky one to adopt Dottie? You are!!! Dottie deserves her own kingdom to call home. She is approximately 8 years old and is very playful. She has the most beautiful green eyes too! Interested in meeting Dottie? Complete an application and bring in person to our Santa Cruz location at 1001 Rodriguez Street at the corner of 7th Avenue. We are open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. For additional questi...ons call 831-454-7200. Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admissionor open dooranimal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.

Mary Ann is a sweet, sensitive girl who is looking for a home to blossom in. Originally, Mary Ann was found as a stray in Salinas in an agricultural field with her puppies. Once her legal stray hold was finished, she was transferred into our care from a partnering Shelter. Mary Ann has been hanging out in a foster home for about two weeks and has made a lot of progress in her confidence and socialization. She is living with an adolescent female dog about the same size as her ...and two adult males. Her foster dad says that Mary Ann is going to be a great dog to enrich someone's life. She is a shadow to the resident dog in the home - sleeping with her, wrestling, etc. It is required that Mary Ann go to a home with another similarly sized or large dog that is confident and likes to play. Mary Ann is described as a gentle soul. She loves hanging out on the couch and becomes more and more snuggly every day. She is highly food motivated and is learning sit thanks to cheese! Training her with high-value treats and positive reinforcement will help her learn and grow in confidence. A home without kids would be best. Mary Ann does seem to have an interest in chasing cats when she is out on walks but may be able to coexist with a cat in a home through a careful and slow introduction. Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals on our website at www.scanimalshelter.org and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this 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. We are open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm.

Officer Manriquez saw this pair out on patrol and had to stop for a photo! When the love for cultural traditions meets the love for animals -- thank you Abby and Romi for making us smile! Comment below with your own festive photo of you and your pets!

Two days left for our adoption special. Come in today to fill out an application. Check out some of our adorable kitties It's MEOW-LOWEEN here at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! Now through October 31st, adopt a cat 5 months and older, for $20! This adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), age appropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, cat carrier, and a free pet wellness exam with local participating veterinarians! There are over 30 cats waiting for their forever home!! Check out adoptable cats at scanimalshelter.org (link in bio) and fill out an adoption application to meet your new family member!

Are you a Veterinarian or RVT? We need more volunteers for our upcoming Healthy Pets for All clinic!! Healthy Pets for All is a free pop up veterinary clinic that is hosted by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Volunteer vet staff are available to do basic exams, vaccinations, and provide flea/tick prevention. We also have dog and cat food available and other pet supplies for those in need. This clinic will be hosted in coordination with Housing Matters, directly across th...e street from their facility in the parking lot near 801 River St. Services will be available from 10am till 3pm on a first come first served basis. You may have to wait an extended period of time to be seen. We will be checking temperatures and masks are required. If you feel sick, have a cough, sore throat, fever, or other symptoms - please do not come. Contact Erika Anderson at [email protected] with any questions.

Meet Sparks, the Pet of the Week!! The Moew-loween $20 cat (over 5 months) adoption special ends on October 31st!

Reminder: virtual foster orientation tomorrow at 5pm! If you are interested in being a foster parent, please fill out the application (link in bio) and email it to Foster and Volunteer Coordinator Jill: [email protected] Due to low foster application submission, this foster orientation has been opened up to any interested foster families for all species!

Adoption News - Sweet Merri (now Friday) was adopted a few weeks ago and is thriving in her new home. She is a beauty and her dad and mom say she is settling in wonderfully. We wish them a happy life together! Remember we have a special adoption promotion happening until the end of the month. It's MEOW-LOWEEN here at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! Now through October 31st, adopt a cat 5 months and older, for $20! This adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), age appropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, cat carrier, and a free pet wellness exam with local participating veterinarians! There are over 30 cats waiting for their forever home!! Check out adoptable cats at scanimalshelter.org (link in bio) and fill out an adoption application to meet your new family member!

You need Bruno in your life! This handsome boy is an 1-year-old German Shepherd mix Thanks to volunteers Lexie and Regina for the awesome photos! Bruno came to the Shelter after his previous owner passed away. He had lived successfully with a female dog about the same size as him in his previous home. Bruno has enjoyed hanging out with staff and volunteers during his time at the Shelter but ultimately, would love to hang out in his forever home. Bruno's adopter should be... proactive about mentally and physically stimulating him. Bruno has demonstrated that he is very agile. He would be a great dog to do agility and dog sports with. His agile nature can also make it very easy for him to jump a fence that is shorter than 6 feet. Bruno should not be outdoors unattended to ensure that he is safely secured at home, especially in the transition. Bruno met a very energetic, enthusaistic intact male Malinois at the Shelter. He was very tolerant of the other dog's enthusiastic interaction and corrected him appropriately when he had had enough. A home with another dog may be a fit for Bruno provided they meet at the Shelter and get along. Kids may be appropriate for Bruno. He should not got to a home home with small animals, cats, or livestock, as he has shown prey drive. Bruno is a fun dog who is looking to be someone's sidekick. If you are an active person looking for a companion - Bruno is your guy! 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 St. in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this 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. We are open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm.

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Presents Fifi O’hara, Miss Fame, and Ru Paul as Pet of the Week! Is your barn-yard boring? Coop a little crusty? Downs a bit dusty? Well you can turn legs and dairy into LEGENDARY with these three fancy roosters! Fifi O’hara (A273355), Miss Fame (A273356), and the infamous Ru Paul (A273354) are ready to strut their silkie feathers down your runway. It has been a long few months for these roosters, but they are ready to sing their way int...o your heart. They came to SCCAS when their family had to evacuate due to the CZU Lighting Fire and they are now available for adoption because they were not able to return home. These three are ready to Cock-a-doodle-do this adoption thang, so come to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter located at 1001 Rodriguez St. and submit your adoption application to take these beautiful roosters home today! See more

Join WOOFPACK831 + SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER for a socially distant walk along Westcliff Drive to celebrate the Halloween spirit. Though the process may ...look a little different, our intentions remain the same. Meet at the Natural Bridges entrance on Delaware on the Westside! Park near the intersection of Delaware and Natural Bridges Drive. We will depart from the State Park entrance on Delaware and Natural Bridges at 3:00PM and head to the Mitchell’s Cove and back. ***ALL WELL BEHAVED OWNERS AND DOGS WELCOME, ONE DOG PER HANDLER*** Come out and show your holiday spirit! We're not sure how many will show up as we've decided to put this together so last minute, but we're excited to bring a little joy back into our community. You don't need to have a dog with you to walk with us, but you do need to be kind and courteous with one another. Wear a costume, wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart and SEE YOU THERE!!!

We have very exciting news to share! Subie and Roo are home with their forever families; both were adopted Sunday and Monday. Congratulations! We wish them the best as they begin their new lives together. This brother and sister duo found as strays were brought to the Shelter for safe keeping. After their stray hold time was up, they were placed up for adoption. Last Friday we brought them to Santa Cruz Subaru to meet the folks at the dealership and to have them name the ...pups. Thanks to staff members, their names became Subie and Roo. So cute! October is extra special for Subaru as they celebrate the Subaru Loves Pets initiative and chose October 22nd as National Make A Dog’s Day. Santa Cruz Subaru is Sharing the Love by donating $100 to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter for every dog adoption this month. More exciting news to this amazing month our friends Photogra-V is offering a free adoption day photo to families who adopt a dog from Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter this October in support of Subura’s #MakeADogsDay ! We are so #thankful for local businesses like Santa Cruz Subaru and Photogra-V who encourage adopting new family members from your local animal shelter. Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admissionor open dooranimal shelter. This means that we will not turn away any animal that comes to our doors.