Harbor Veterinary Hospital

08/16/2025

Leptospirosis is a year round concern in our area even if your dog doesn’t go to the beach.

Lepto can be spread by rodents and other wildlife. It is most prevalent in areas near water sources and in wet seasons since the urine of an infected animal contaminates the environment and the bacteria survives long in water.

Is your dog current on Lepto vaccinations?

The 300-mile California coast from Santa Cruz to Sonoma is seeing an outbreak of leptospirosis impacting sea lions, which could be spread to people and pets.

05/04/2025

01/25/2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/21/nx-s1-5262903/how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-from-bird-flu

A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here's what pet owners should know about the risks, and how to keep pets safe.

06/01/2024

Lacey is a cute smart 4 1/2 year old spayed female 25 lb mixed breed dog. She might be part mini Aussie and might have some poodle in there. Her coat is soft and may need clipping (came to us with medium length fur recently.) She's vaccinated and microchipped. She's good with other dogs and people. She has not been evaluated with cats or children but there's no reason to think she would be a problem. She is crate trained, housetrained and rides nicely in the car. She is quiet in the house when left in the crate but dislikes being left alone outside (will bark and scratch the door.) Needs more leash training. Comes when called if off a leash. She might do well with agility or just an active lifestyle with an individual or family. Currently in foster care with me in Watsonville.

05/28/2023

Adoption is free but vaccines and spay/neuter deposit will be required.

Free — Kitten and Mama cat still available for adoption near the Briarwood neighborhood in Watsonville, CA. Find items in Finds on Nextdoor - all listings are local.

05/13/2023

Kittens for adoption. Two girls, one boy. They are a rescued litter being fostered at Harbor Veterinary Hospital in Santa Cruz along with their (stray) Mama. Kittens are currently 8 weeks old and can go to new homes anytime next week or thereafter. Please PM or call 831-239-6551. Vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and Mama is FeLV and FIV tested negative.

03/25/2023

We have a DO OVER!!! Remember last year’s rescued litter of black kittens with seal point mama cat??

NOT the same mama. She is spayed and in her new home.

These kittens are now just a month old and will be able to leave for their new homes in another month or so. Three females/one male.

Please call the front desk during business hours. FB messages may be overlooked.

09/18/2022

WE HAVE KITTENS and their “Mama Odie.”

Mama Odie was a stray that had her babies in a backyard. They were found by a concerned citizen who reached out on Facebook. We seized the opportunity to take them all in so we could play with these five adorable kittens until they can leave their mother.

Kittens are five weeks old and can be adopted now but will stay with their mom and siblings for another month. We want to ensure they get the best start possible both nutritionally and psychologically.

Two all black male kittens (and sweet friendly sealpoint shorthair mom) are available for adoption. (Three kittens are spoken for.)