Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter in Santa Cruz, California
About Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2003. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Native Animal Rescue, about 0.4 mi away.
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36.98173, -121.98878
What Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Native Animal Rescue1855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CAAnimal rescue0.4 mi
- SPCA2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Live Oak, CASPCA0.6 mi
- Santa Cruz SPCA2601 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CASPCA0.6 mi
- The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Benefit Shop870 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CAAnimal shelter1.0 mi
- Santa Cruz County Animal Services27 Janis Way, Scotts Valley, CAAnimal control5.3 mi
- Pregnant Mare Rescue Inc668 Larkin Valley Rd, Calabasas Rd, Watsonville, CAAnimal rescue9.4 mi
- Summit Horse Rescue26751 Adams Rd, Los Gatos, CAAnimal rescue9.6 mi
- Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CAAnimal shelter11 mi
- Fowas, Friends Of The Watsonville Animal Shelter Spay + Neuter40 Penny Ln, Watsonville, CAAnimal shelter12 mi
- Kitten Kornher Rescue13101 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CAAnimal rescue12 mi
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Where is Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter located?
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is at 2200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 in Santa Cruz County.
What are the hours of Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter?
The recorded opening hours are Mo-Su 10:00-18:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (831) 454-7200 before you go.
How do I adopt from Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter?
Start on scanimalshelter.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter tax-deductible?
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 51-0439604), with reported annual revenue of about $634,314. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.