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We are an all volunteer non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue in Santa Cruz www.animalshelterrelief.org ADOPTION EVENTS:

Pet Pals in Soquel
Saturdays 11:30-3:30

12/30/2025

Meet Rabbit 🐰 this guy has no tail but lotssss of personality! His foster mom says;
“Happy!: playful, curious, talkative cuddly, and very social

He’s not actually a Manx, his tail was surgically removed because it was broken, but he runs and leaps and plays like one!”

DOB 5/5/25

If you’re interested in rabbit, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

12/29/2025

Meet 2 new additions to our rescue: Sloppy Joe (m) 🍔 and Margaret (f) 🩵

🍔“Sloppy Joe might not be the smartest cat you’ve ever met, but he more than makes up for it with his endearing personality. He is cuddly, gentle, mellow, fluffy, quirky, and incredibly sweet.
There may not be a lot of thought behind his eyes, but there is a whole lot of love in his heart.
He spends most of his day sleeping—curled up in a fuzzy blanket or snuggled on someone’s lap. He has long, fuzzy black fur that makes him look like a friendly soot cloud, complete with big, clueless amber eyes.
Sloppy Joe brings a smile to my face every single day, and he would be the greatest addition to a family you could ever imagine.”

🩵“Margret is one of the most unique cats you will ever meet—both in looks and personality. Her appearance truly stands out, with a sleek black coat, white markings, and one striking blue eye.
She is smart, athletic, curious, playful, agile, loyal, and affectionate. Somehow, her intelligence still astonishes me every day. After a long day of playing, she will always come back to you and cuddle as close as possible. She is the perfect balance of snuggly, active, sweet, and intelligent.
Despite her independent side, Margret purrs when someone comes home, follows at their ankles, and sleeps right on top of them. She holds a special place in the heart of everyone who meets her and would be a wonderful addition to any family.”

DOB 9/17/25

If you’re interested in one of these little babies, please fill out an application on our website and email [email protected]

12/25/2025

Every animal that Animal Shelter Relief rescues is truly an animal in distress or at risk for euthanasia. ASR partners with local open-door animal shelters to relieve their overflowing kennels by placing cats, dogs, puppies and kittens in loving foster homes until they find their forever families.

ASR is based in Santa Cruz County but we help animals and people all over the Central Coast and Central Valley of California.

Your tax-deductible donation today will help the next needy animal receive veterinary care and a warm, safe, and loving foster home!
❤️Amy

12/15/2025

Update: Kevin was adopted!
The Jonas Brothers are here! Meet Kevin, Nick and Joe 🎸 these boys are alllll love! They want to bump up to your legs as soon as you’re home.
Kevin is the short hair with partial vision in one of his eyes. He loves to carry socks and toys in his mouth while meowing so everyone can say they are so proud of him for hunting! 😅 he is always by your side and purrs non stop!
Nick is the smaller floooof and he is just a little baby! He likes to be held like one and wants to cuddle always. Very playful with his brother Joe!
Joe or Joseph as his foster mom calls him because he is always getting into trouble! 😂 he is the biggest dork ever and plays all day long. He will stop for some pets and then is off running around again!

DOB 5/14/25

If you’re interested in one of the brothers, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

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12/02/2025

Meet Rodley ❤️
Rodley is a Terrier 2yrs male. He was taken out of a bad situation. It took 3 people to make it possible.
He is available to someone who can give him a life changing experience. Someone with an active life, a secure back yard. He does well with another dog in the home. He enjoys walks,car rides,baths and to be brushed. He has a high playful energy with toys, fetches balls and takes naps in between. He’s smart, funny Better yet potty trained. Does well with other dogs, cats and kids.

If you’re interested in this hunk, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

11/29/2025

Animal Shelter Relief rescue is an ALL-VOLUNTEER 501 c3 charitable organization based in Santa Cruz County and serving animals and people all over Central California. Since 2008 we have saved, rescued and re-homed over 3,000 animals. 🥰
Our charter is to rescue animals from overcrowded county and city animal shelters thereby reducing the need for euthanasia. We are proud of our work over the last 17 years but it takes a village and we could not do this without the generous financial support of our community and YOU. ❤️
Please scan the QR code or visit our website to make a tax deductible donation today!

11/21/2025

Meet ✨Little Bootsie✨She has four little white boots which are appropriate as she was rescued in a rainstorm. She prances around like a proper little lady. She is tiny, demure, and plays like a cyclone. A happy little girl, she likes to snuggle on your shoulder and watch your laptop screen. She is a great little companion and always sweet and affectionate.

DOB 9/14/25

If you’re interested in little Bootsie, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

11/20/2025

Meet 2 new siblings named BlackBerry 🍇 and Lilly 🪷
Their foster mom says:

“Fuzzy little Blackberry looks like he belongs in a Walt Disney movie with his huge curious eyes and he loves to stare in wonder at his favorite humans. Blackberry and his sister, Lilly, were rescued from a very unsafe situation and they have thrived in foster care. Both Blackberry and his sister are friendly and well-socialized and eager to cuddle. Adopt either one or even both as a bonded pair.”

“Tiny Lilly had a very rough start in life. She was rescued from a feral cat colony and was very sick with a parasite. With the help of antibiotics and a lot of TLC, Lilly decided she wanted to live and made a full recovery. She blossomed into a vigorous, playful little kitten who runs all over chasing her brother, who was rescued at the same time. She is sweet and cuddly and will crawl up on your lap to take a nap.”

DOB 9/21/25

If you’re interested in one or both of these kittens, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

11/18/2025

Scout and her brother Ollie are so beautiful, these pix do not do them justice! 🐶🐾🤍

They are thick, sturdy pups and are clearly Great Pyrenees but probably not purebred because they have shorter (but very thick ) coats.

Scout is the adventurer, the chow hound, the explorer. She also has double dew claws which is typical for the breed (see pic).

Ollie is the couch potato, chill, love bug.
They are both so very cuddly and lovable and good natured, you will fall in love at first sight!
They live with kids, cats, dogs, chickens and tortoises.

DOB 8/12/25

If you’re interested in one of these cuties, please fill out an application on our website and email [email protected]

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10/29/2025

Good morning! We have a couple of calico girlies looking for their forever homes. Daily 🌼 (pic 1&2) and Patches 🤎

Daily🌼: “Daily She makes a good companion. Very loving and playful and has lazy moments. Likes kisses and to be brushed. Does well with small dogs and other cats.”

Patches🤎: “Beautiful Patches! her hair is on the short side but she has a big fluffy tail.

The more quiet and independent of her litter but also very loving and affectionate.”
DOB 5/15/25

If you’re interested in one of these sweet girls, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

10/25/2025

Meet Kalem the handsome polydactyl kitty! 🧡
His foster family says:

Kalem is a 4-month-old male. 5 toes Polydactyle kitten. U will enjoy his company, his playful and loving energy. He enjoys being kissed and brushed. Good with small dogs cats and kids.

DOB 7/1/25

If you’re interested in Kalem, please fill out an application and email [email protected]

10/17/2025

Animal Shelter Relief TO THE RESCUE!!! 🦸‍♀️💪🏼
This past week a Good Samaritan called us and found these kittens abandoned still needing a bottle so luckily one of our foster homes had availability to take in these 2 cuties! They are now bathed, flea free, have full bellies and sleepy in their cozy bed!

If you didn’t know, our rescue is all volunteer and foster based. Every dog or cat we post is living in a home with other animals and families. If you’re interested in fostering, please reach out! We always need more😊
If you can’t foster, donations really help our foster parents get milk replacement for these type of kittens, medical help, food and other supplies!
Thank you for following along with us and check out our website for more info about volunteer opportunities or available animals! ❤️

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.animalshelterrelief.org

Address

PO Box 2682
Santa Cruz, CA
95063

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