Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation

09/02/2024

We will have a craft table from 5-6pm to make toys for the Shelter kittens and cats.

🏰 FREE IN-STORE EVENT!! 🏰

👸 Celebrate 10 years of The Princess in Black with us as we welcome the award-winning team of Shannon Hale, Dean Hale & illustrator LeUyen Pham on September 18th at 6pm for their upcoming release, The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe. But wait, there is more 👇👇

🏰 Come dressed as your favorite character from the beloved series and participate in an activity hosted by our co-sponsor, The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter!

🐱 This is a fun-filled event you don't want to miss. Be sure to register your interest in attending here: https://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/princess-in-black

08/23/2024

Interested in donating? Our kitties are in need to wand toys (no cat nip).

08/23/2024

Kimberly is an amazing friend to us and SCCAS. Stop by and say 👋 to her today and get a mini painting of your pet.

08/23/2024

Have you considered volunteering at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter ? Sign up for an orientation and see what’s it’s all about.

Interested in helping your community? Come check out what the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is all about! We are looking for volunteers who can commit to 2 hours a week between 7am and 6pm, seven days a week.

We have so many opportunities for everyone. Allergic to cats or dogs? No problem - we need help with our laundry and dishes or outdoor landscaping.

Register today for an upcoming volunteer orientation here: https://www.scanimalshelter.org/becoming-a-volunteer/

08/15/2024

It is almost here! Join us!

08/11/2024

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08/11/2024

Check this out!

08/10/2024

Just in case you have some extra towels you would like to donate🙏

07/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who voted for us to participate in the envirotoken program at three New Leaf Community Markets in Santa Cruz County. When you bring your bag into the store you pick where your envirotoken (worth 10 cents) goes. Every little bit helps and goes directly to help local Shelter animals at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

05/22/2024

Click this link and vote for us! Help us get into Aptos, Capitola and Westside Santa Cruz locations at New Leaf Community Markets !! You can vote once a day for each location. Money raised will benefit our Extra-Mile Fund.

https://www.newleaf.com/community/envirotokens-vote

05/10/2024

Thank you for joining us in celebrating Dientes' Board President, Gary Bencomo, and all the incredible Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Be the Difference Awardees! These heroes continue to inspire us through their unwavering dedication and commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Let's take a moment to recognize the power of volunteering through their service!

Congratulations to Gary who is a board member on our Foundation. We are so proud!

05/05/2024

Saturday!

Come join us on Saturday, May 11th at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company for a fun afternoon with adoptable dogs from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. You just might find your new best friend. Thank you to Kristen and the Steel Bonnet team for hosting us.

Grab a beer, some food and hang out with us from 2-4pm. We will have information about our animal shelter in case you would like to volunteer, foster, adopt or donate. We are looking forward to seeing you.

05/05/2024

Find your new best friend.

LAST DAY - Big Dogs Rule Adoption Special

½ price Adoptions for Large Dogs EXTENDED through Sunday, May 5, 2024. We are open from 11 am to 6 pm and located at 1001 Rodriguez Street at the corner of 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Come find your new best friend!


The adoptable dog kennels at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) are FULL, and larger homeless dogs generally have to wait longer to find their “second-chance” homes.

May is National Pet Month and SCCAS wants to make it easier for folks to celebrate with an adoption by extending our adoption special for dogs who weigh more than 40 pounds through Sunday! The adoption fee for these dogs is reduced to just $75 and includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, a microchip and a dog license if you live in the County.

“Sometimes people will say “I’m not really a big dog person,” said Amber Rowland, the Shelter’s General Manager. “But every dog has their own personality, and we encourage folks to consider the individual when they adopt – which dog has a personality that clicks with mine? Which dog will fit in with my lifestyle? Our staff and volunteers can help you find a good match.”

Right now the shelter has a huge range of personalities in large packages – from snugglers like Sam I Am, Akira, or Jackie, to goofy guardians like Swayze or Seamus, to adventuring co-pilots like Bohdi, Choco, or Scout. Find a current listing at www.scanimalshelter.org !

04/12/2024

We are very excited to be participating in The Mutt Strut Parade with adoptable dogs from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Calling all Dogs! Bring you furry friend to our first ever Mutt Strut Parade & Fair Saturday April 27th 1-3pm at the Aptos Village Green! Multiple Vendors, Adoption Information and Prizes for Best Of! Register your Mutt now!

Aptos Drawn2Art
BeetleMutt
Face Painting by Ruth
HarleyRoo Creations
New Leaf Community Markets
Omsoul
Ophthalmology for Animals
Paradise Pet-Salon
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Refillery Haus
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation
SPCA
UnChained

04/04/2024

We are excited to at this fun event. We will have adoptable dogs for you to meet!

Calling all Dogs! Bring you furry friend to our first ever Mutt Strut Parade & Fair Saturday April 27th 1-3pm at the Aptos Village Green! Multiple Vendors, Adoption Information and Prizes for Best Of! Register your Mutt now!

Aptos Drawn2Art
BeetleMutt
Face Painting by Ruth
HarleyRoo Creations
New Leaf Community Markets
Omsoul
Ophthalmology for Animals
Paradise Pet-Salon
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Refillery Haus
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation
SPCA
UnChained

03/27/2024

Great news! Cat spay and neuter appointments now available to the public.

03/08/2024

We are proud sponsors of this fun community event.

We are brimming with excitement for our upcoming fundraiser from March 11th thru 17th. It would not be possible without the support from these generous businesses. Please join in on the fun by visiting one or all 23 mostly dog-friendly spots throughout Santa Cruz County. Go to your favorite or try somewhere new. You have 7 days to participate and your donation of $15 (minimum) will go directly to help our Shelter Dog Enrichment Program. We don’t doubt you will have a good time and will leave with a cool Saint Pittie’s Day☘️ glass or glasses if you go to more than one business.

A big thank you to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation for being a sponsor of one of our favorite events of the year.

BaleFire Brewing Company
Beer Thirty Bottle Shop + Pour House
Beer Mule Bottle Shop + Pour House
Brady's Yacht Club
Corralitos Brewing Company
Discretion Brewing
Fruition Brewing
Gilman Brewing and Taproom
Lupulo Craft Beer House
Mission West
Parish Publick House - Aptos
Parish Publick House - Santa Cruz
Rush Inn
Santa Cruz Cider Company
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Sante Adairius (SC Portal)
Shanty Shack Brewing
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
Venus Spirits Tasting Room
The Jury Room
The Slough Brewing Collective
Watsonville Public House
Woodhouse Blending & Brewery

*Please note the glass cannot be used from place to place due to health and safety concerns.

03/05/2024

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We are happy to share we had 226 adoptions last month during our “Somebody to Love” adoption special. Thanks to staff, fosters and volunteers for helping the community find their new family member.

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.

03/01/2024

Happy March 1st! We have a lot happening this month and invite you to join in on the celebration☘️ We are proud to be a sponsor.

02/27/2024

Here are the most recent lost dogs that have come to our Watsonville and Santa Cruz locations. Slide through photos and call us at 831-454-7200 if you recognize your dog.

Remember, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is the Lost & Found for pets for Santa Cruz County!

Please share to help us reunite them with their families. Thank you!

02/27/2024

We KNOW you work hard every day, but February is the month of love, so your local shelter wants to help you find SOMEBODY TO LOVE! Through the month of February, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees to ½ the normal rates and holding several adoption events to make it easier to find that special furry someone…

Adopters need to be at least 21 years old, have a photo ID, and should be thoughtful and aware of what types of pets are appropriate for their lifestyle and allowed where they live.

Let SCCAS help you find Somebody to Love in February!💘🐶🐈‍⬛🐰🐾💘

Reduced adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip to help protect the pet and set you up for a long, healthy life together!

Adult dogs = $75 (usually $150)
Puppies under 6 months old = $105 (usually $210)
Adult cats = $55 (usually $110)
Kittens under 6 months old = $60 (usually $125)
Rabbits = $35 (usually $75)

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 1001 Rodriquez Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 is open from 11am to 6pm every day and has many adoptable pets to choose from in the shelter and in foster homes. To view available pets, visit scanimalshelter.org !

02/26/2024

Love this♥️ Congrats to Winter and her new family🥳

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My heart is so full today. ♥️ One of my fav dogs at the shelter was adopted! Her new pawrents left us this sweet note and flowers 💐 and took a picture of me and Winter as we said farewell.
3rd pic was Winter in her family car, in her new bed with her new toy, heading to her furever home! 🏡 I can tell she is so loved already. 🥰

Moments like this are the best moments a volunteer can ask for, knowing that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. 💕 Shout out to all the staff and volunteers for doing this tirelessly day in and day out. ✨

02/25/2024

Daisy was surrendered to the shelter very under weight and under socialized. She has quickly warmed up to staff and volunteers. Daisy is a smart pup with a lot of energy, and responds very well to positive reinforcement training. Like any puppy, she occasionally jumps up when she gets too excited, but will quickly sit if you redirect her to do this. Daisy has been observed to do well with other dogs so a home with another medium to large size dog may be a fit if the resident dog(s) enjoy puppy energy and exuberant play style. She is still learning that the world is not so scary so would need an owner patient and committed to positively exposing her to different things.

Come meet 7-month-old Daisy today! She is in kennel 02 and we are open from 11am to 6pm.

Thank you to Natasha for the photos of this beauty! .photos

This is our last week of our “Somebody to Love” adoption special. Half off adoption fees for all Shelter animals.

Let SCCAS help you find Somebody to Love in February!💘🐶🐈‍⬛🐰🐾💘

Reduced adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip to help protect the pet and set you up for a long, healthy life together!

Adult dogs = $75 (usually $150)
Puppies under 6 months old = $105 (usually $210)
Adult cats = $55 (usually $110)
Kittens under 6 months old = $60 (usually $125)
Rabbits = $35 (usually $75)

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 1001 Rodriquez Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 is open from 11am to 6pm every day and has many adoptable pets to choose from in the shelter and in foster homes. To view available pets, visit scanimalshelter.org !

02/24/2024

It’s a beautiful day to be out and about. Visit our Benefit Shop before or after swinging by the animal shelter.

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Come on in today for some crafting supplies!
Get inspired by all of our bits and bobs available in our “This and That” room!

Open today 11am to 5pm

02/23/2024

Our sweetheart of a kitty named Usher was adopted today! We are so thrilled for him and his new family and wish them the best as they start a new life together.

Let SCCAS help you find Somebody to Love in February!💘🐶🐈‍⬛🐰🐾💘

Reduced adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip to help protect the pet and set you up for a long, healthy life together!

Adult dogs = $75 (usually $150)
Puppies under 6 months old = $105 (usually $210)
Adult cats = $55 (usually $110)
Kittens under 6 months old = $60 (usually $125)
Rabbits = $35 (usually $75)

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 1001 Rodriquez Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 is open from 11am to 6pm every day and has many adoptable pets to choose from in the shelter and in foster homes. To view available pets, visit scanimalshelter.org !

02/23/2024

02/23/2024

Leon is a med-sized adolescent male cattle/herding dog estimated to be about 4-5 mos old who is currently in foster care. Leon came to the shelter with a traumatic hip injury, most likely after being hit by a car, which required invasive surgical treatment.

Leon’s injury is healing well and he is learning how to use his hind left leg in different ways. That being said, he is still able to run (albeit a bit differently) and play energetically. Leon is an absolute gem. He has demonstrated loads of affection toward the humans in his life plus the other dogs in the foster home. The resident dogs have taken Leon in and they have established a bond. Much of this has to do with Leon’s respectful approach to other dogs (although not afraid to be the playful and annoying little brother once the comfort level rises). Leon is still learning how to be house-trained as he was taught to use a puppy “pee pad”, but his intelligence and eagerness to interact should aid the transition. Leon is also still learning how to walk on the leash and generally does fine, a MAJOR challenge will be getting him to overcome his fear of cars. Because of his traumatic injury, he is afraid of cars, and he often freezes or hides behind the walker when a moving car is nearby. That being said he is great riding inside a car, although he has been carsick on a few occasions. Because Leon is still in the young-dog teething stage, care will need to be taken to ensure he doesn’t chew on the wrong things. Redirecting his from the prohibited item to the toy is also very easy. Care should also be taken as young dogs generally can be unintentionally “mouthy” around small children.

Overall, Leon is a loving, intelligent, happy dog with a sweet disposition who thrives on his interactions with those in the household. He would greatly benefit from another older confident dog in the house who wants a friend/protégé. His human companion must also be willing to take the extra care required of his orthopedic condition and devote time to this lovely guy given his age.

Submit an application to meet Leon! Visit scanimalshelter.org for more information.

02/22/2024

We have wonderful news to share. Blacksaddle Eclipse aka Diego🐴 was adopted!

One of our volunteers had shared his post on her page and a friend saw it. What an amazing we have?!! Diego will now be roaming on a nice-sized property just north of Santa Cruz.

A ginormous THANK YOU to Bianca for taking Diego in and getting him back to a healthy state. Your donations helped to make this happen.

02/18/2024

Meet Missy! This affectionate young lady is only 10 years old, and has so much love to share! She loves being brushed and petted, and will give you a gentle head bump if your attention wanders. She would love nothing more than to spend her days snuggled up with you! Come meet her today.

Let SCCAS help you find Somebody to Love in February!💘🐶🐈‍⬛🐰🐾💘

Reduced adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip to help protect the pet and set you up for a long, healthy life together!

Adult dogs = $75 (usually $150)
Puppies under 6 months old = $105 (usually $210)
Adult cats = $55 (usually $110)
Kittens under 6 months old = $60 (usually $125)
Rabbits = $35 (usually $75)

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 1001 Rodriquez Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 is open from 11am to 6pm every day (closed February 19) and has hundreds of adoptable pets to choose from in the shelter and in foster homes. To view available pets, visit scanimalshelter.org !