Fostering an animal is one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences there is. You get to relish in the love animals bring to your home and you also enrich the lives of animals and help to prepare them for forever homes.

Shelter Location

2601 Chanticleer Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(P) 831-465-5000 (F) 831-479-8530

Hours of Operation

Monday - CLOSED

Animal Browsing Tuesday to Sunday 11am - 5pm

PET FOOD PANTRY - Sundays 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. We receive no government funding, and depend solely on financial support from our friends. Our organization is not affiliated with any other SPCA or Humane Society.

Tax ID: 94-6171565

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