Santa Cruz SPCA

Santa Cruz SPCA The Santa Cruz SPCA provides safe harbor for animals in need and promotes an active humane community through adoption, advocacy, and education.

Meet Eggroll: The 3-Legged Wonder Nugget 🐾Eggroll is 1 year old, missing a front leg, and 100% perfection (well… 95% if ...
09/18/2025

Meet Eggroll: The 3-Legged Wonder Nugget 🐾

Eggroll is 1 year old, missing a front leg, and 100% perfection (well… 95% if you count the wire chewing and occasional p**p misfire—but who’s keeping track?).

This little tripod came to us as an owner surrender and has been stealing hearts ever since. Eggrollgrew up with a small dog and a large grumpy male cat, so he’s well-versed in the art of peaceful co-existence (and occasional mischief). He loves people, kids, dogs, cats—basically anyone with a pulse and snacks.

🐶 Likes dogs
🐱 Likes cats
🧍‍♂️ Likes people
🧒 Likes kids
🌿 Does not eat your houseplants (a modern miracle)
🚗 Tolerates car rides like a chill little passenger
🧼 Accepts nail trims like a gentleman (5 fewer nails to clip, you're welcome)
🧠 Knows his name and will come when called (if it suits him)
🧸 Might play fetch if the stars align
🪑 Will leap onto your shoulder and hug you (you must catch him—there’s no Plan B)

He’s quirky. He’s cuddly. He’s a little bit chaotic. And yes, sometimes Eggroll p**ps outside the litterbox and has a thing for chewing wires—but love is about accepting flaws, right? We believe with the right home and a bit of patience, he’ll grow out of his... electrifying habits.

✨ Eggroll is available for adoption now!
📍 Visit him at 2601 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz
🕚 Browsing Hours: Tues–Sun, 11am–5pm
📞 Call us at 831-465-5000
💻 Learn more: spcasc.org/adoptable-cats

Come meet the most lovable three-legged chaos muffin this side of the Pacific. He’s ready to roll (with one less leg, but triple the love).

🐾 Join Our Volunteer Team! 🐾Want to make a difference in the lives of animals? 💕 We’re currently looking for extra help ...
09/17/2025

🐾 Join Our Volunteer Team! 🐾

Want to make a difference in the lives of animals? 💕 We’re currently looking for extra help in:
🐶 Dogs – Wednesdays & Fridays
🐱 Cats – Thursdays & Fridays

Our next Volunteer Orientation is this Sunday, Sept 21 from 10am–12pm!
👉 Apply online here: spcasc.org/volunteer

If the orientation looks full—don’t worry! Walk-ins are always welcome.

Come be part of our passionate team and help give animals the love and care they deserve. ✨

🌸 Meet Maya – Your New Best Friend! 🐾This sweet girl is Maya, a 4-year-old bundle of love looking for her forever home! ...
09/17/2025

🌸 Meet Maya – Your New Best Friend! 🐾

This sweet girl is Maya, a 4-year-old bundle of love looking for her forever home! 💕 With her gentle soul and affectionate nature, she's the perfect companion for someone ready to give (and receive!) lots of love.

✨ Maya’s Resume:
✔️ Great with kids
✔️ House-trained
✔️ Crate sleeper
✔️ Has lived peacefully with pigs, chickens, ducks — even kittens! 🐷🐥🐱
✔️ Certified cuddlebug

Maya is very sweet, but she’s a bit sensitive to loud noises and sudden movements — she’d thrive in a calm, loving home where she can feel safe and adored. 🏡

🐶 Adoption Fee: $200
📅 Visit or Call: Tues–Sun, 11am–5pm
📍 Ask for Maya — she’s patiently waiting to meet you!

Let’s find this precious girl the loving family she deserves! 💖

Adoptions numbers for last week landed at -- SIX! 🐾The full adoption list for the week is as follows:🐶: Moo Cow, Luci, a...
09/15/2025

Adoptions numbers for last week landed at -- SIX! 🐾

The full adoption list for the week is as follows:

🐶: Moo Cow, Luci, and Bubbles.
🐱: Nandor, Cutesy, and Willow.

🎶Mama Mia, here we go again... 🎶 It's time for Happy Tails! Our sweet Mia has been adopted and is now living her best di...
09/14/2025

🎶Mama Mia, here we go again... 🎶 It's time for Happy Tails!

Our sweet Mia has been adopted and is now living her best disco-queen life as Mama Mia! ✨🐾

Her adopter shared this wonderful update:

"Mama Mia is doing great! She is happy, healthy and thriving! She loves people, has made many friends, and is sassy, playful, smart, and is very loving. I feel we are a match made perfect! Thank you all for taking her in so we could find each other. She's now family. 💕"

From the shelter stage to her forever spotlight, Mama Mia is proving that cats are the dancing queens of our hearts. 💃🐱💖

🐾   Feature: GRACIE 🐾📍Currently in Foster | 💞 Looking for Forever*ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY LOREN MORSE*Meet Gracie, our...
09/13/2025

🐾 Feature: GRACIE 🐾

📍Currently in Foster | 💞 Looking for Forever

*ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY LOREN MORSE*

Meet Gracie, our sweet and strong ~3 year old pittie girl who's been patiently waiting for her forever home since January (!!!!) — when she was rescued during the devastating LA fires. Through it all, Gracie has remained full of love, spirit, and resilience. 💪❤️

Gracie has stayed with multiple foster families who’ve adored her and shared glowing feedback. Here’s what they say:

🦴 “She’s sweet and strong — and perfectly described by those two words.”
🦴 “We really enjoyed having her. Her manners were great!”
🦴 “She knows sit, down, out, and is learning wait beautifully.”
🦴 “She LOVES fetch, yard play, and long walks. She’s smart and eager to engage.”
🦴 “She pulls at first on walks but settles into a great rhythm. A beach run? Her favorite!”

Gracie is curious (yes, squirrels beware 🐿️), enthusiastic around other dogs, and would thrive with someone who can continue helping her practice leash manners and recall. She’s come such a long way — and it’s clear she’s been a beloved house dog before. 🏡

✨ What Gracie Needs:

A secure home with structure and love

Continued positive reinforcement (she's super responsive!)

Someone who enjoys walks, fetch, and big pittie cuddles

She’s been such a trooper, bouncing between loving fosters — but now it’s time for her next chapter. Could her forever family be out there waiting?

💌 Interested in meeting Gracie or learning more?
Send us a message or visit our website: www.spcasc.org

📸 Swipe to see her beautiful face, zoomies, and couch cuddles from all her amazing foster homes.

Let’s find Gracie the home she’s been waiting for. 💕

🌸 Meet Willow – Sweet & Sassy! 🐾Willow has been in our care for over a month now, and she’s wondering why her modeling c...
09/12/2025

🌸 Meet Willow – Sweet & Sassy! 🐾

Willow has been in our care for over a month now, and she’s wondering why her modeling career hasn't taken off yet. This little 1-year-old grey kitty came to us from a partner shelter after raising her adorable kittens (who have all been adopted because of course they were 🙄).

Now it’s Willow’s turn to shine ✨

She’s:
✔️ Sweet and affectionate (when the vibe is right)
✔️ Independent with a dash of diva
✔️ Fluent in giving “I’ve had enough pets” signals
✔️ Possibly part-time nature explorer—she might do well in an indoor/outdoor home after settling in! (Even though we strongly suggest an indoor only lifestyle!)

Willow is looking for a cat-savvy home where her boundaries are respected, her cuddles are appreciated, and her sass is celebrated.

She's not just a cat—she's a whole mood. 😼

🏡 Ready to give Willow the home she deserves?
📍 Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Ave in Santa Cruz, CA!
📩 Contact us to meet her! (831) 465-5000 or [email protected]

🐾 Adopt Calico! 🐾Age: 11 months | Weight: ~20 lbs (extra love included!)Breed: Cattle Dog mixLocation: Santa Cruz SPCA |...
09/11/2025

🐾 Adopt Calico! 🐾

Age: 11 months | Weight: ~20 lbs (extra love included!)
Breed: Cattle Dog mix
Location: Santa Cruz SPCA | Open Tue–Sun, 11–5

Meet Calico, a sweet and slightly stout young Cattle Dog with a heart as big as her personality. At just under a year old, Calico is still a pup at heart and has plenty of love (and wiggles) to give.

She's currently interviewing for her forever home, and we think she'd thrive with a confident canine buddy to help her feel secure and bring out her playful side.

💬 From her recent foster:
"She is such a sweet girl, I know she'll find a home quickly. We loved having her with us. She's very playful with our dog and loves to cuddle with our family on the couch. She was starting to learn how to play ball and knows the commands 'sit' and 'stay'. Calico is a smart cookie and very food motivated."

Calico is ready to be your loyal coworker, cuddle buddy, and adventure pal — especially if snacks are involved.

📞 Want to meet her?
Stop by the shelter Tuesday through Sunday from 11–5, or give us a call to learn more. Calico can't wait to meet her forever family!

Adoptions numbers for last week landed at -- another THIRTEEN! 🐾The full adoption list for the week is as follows:🐶: Odi...
09/09/2025

Adoptions numbers for last week landed at -- another THIRTEEN! 🐾

The full adoption list for the week is as follows:
🐶: Odin, Poppy, Moo Cow, Dottie, Moo Cow, and Paco!
🐱: Martha, Ruffles, Poe, Gravy, Lance & Arthur (together), Whisper & Surrey (Together)!

✨   ✨ADOPTION FEE SPONSOREDMeet Willoughby  — or as his foster family now calls him, Willy-Boy.This one-year-old gentlem...
09/05/2025

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ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED

Meet Willoughby — or as his foster family now calls him, Willy-Boy.

This one-year-old gentleman has been busy proving that he’s equal parts sweet, smart, and slightly mischievous. Here are some Willy-facts

First night? Hid. Second night? Jumped the gate, strolled into the bedroom, and decided Bob (foster dad) was his guy.

Discovered he can open doors (lever handles = no match). Also discovered…the wine room. (Don’t worry, no bottles missing. 🍷)

LOVES food. Wet food, dry food, snacks, your toes. He’s got a slow feeder but still manages to vacuum up every crumb.

Evening snuggler, nighttime bed buddy, morning alarm clock (set for way too early).

Champion toy rescuer from the cat tree. Mouse toy victim count: still rising.

Willoughby is playful, affectionate, and delightfully quirky — a big cuddler who’s come into his own in foster care. He’d love a home where his personality (and appetite) are celebrated.

Unsure how he feels about dogs. Cats? Let’s just say he’s not a fan of their looks.

💌 Ready to meet your new best buddy? Fill out an Adopter's Profile online and we'll be in touch!

🚨 REMINDER: PAWS Youth Program starts September 8th! 🐾Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your child to conne...
09/03/2025

🚨 REMINDER: PAWS Youth Program starts September 8th! 🐾

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your child to connect with animals, build confidence, and learn compassion and responsibility—all while having FUN! 🐶🐱

🌟 PAWS 1 – Intro to Animal Care & Playtime
🧒 Juniors (ages 7–9): Mondays, 4–6 PM
👧 Preteens (ages 10–12): Tuesdays, 4–6 PM

🌟 PAWS 2 – Advanced Animal Care & Training (must complete PAWS 1)
🧒 Juniors (ages 7–9): Wednesdays, 4–6 PM
👧 Preteens (ages 10–12): Thursdays, 4–6 PM

In PAWS 2, participants take their skills to the next level—learning dog walking, basic training, and the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare. 🐾

📍 2601 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz
📧 [email protected] | 📞 831-566-3753
🎓 Scholarships available upon request!

✅ REGISTER TODAY: spcasc.org/youth-volunteers

Let your child experience the joy of helping animals while building lifelong skills. We can’t wait to see them there! 🐕❤️

Address

2601 Chanticleer Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95065

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+18314655000

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