Upcoming Events
Whether it’s one of our ongoing “train-the-human” canine behavior classes, a satellite adopt-a-thon, or a race to raise funds for animal rescue, every Santa Cruz SPCA event brings our community together to celebrate the human-animal bond. Join us, join the fun, and show your support for the animals that make our lives better!
Interested in hosting an event? Fill out a notification form to let us know!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fundraiser and Cuddle Booth
Saturday, November 16th
*Store hours 10 am – 6 pm
*Cuddle Booth open from 11 am – 2 pm
Get your holiday shopping done at Home/Work and they’ll donate a percentage of sales to help us fund the completion of our new shelter! Every purchase made or donation made in-store will enter you into a raffle of amazing prizes from local shops and makers. Plus, visit with some of our adoptable dogs at our in-shop cuddle booth!
Read more about the Home/Work Event!
When: Saturday, November 16th
Where: Home/Work – 1100 Soquel Ave in Santa Cruz
Cost: Free (but purchases are encouraged!)
Is registration required? No
Are animals invited? Just the animals at the cuddle booth!
Annual Open House
Saturday, November 16th from 12 pm – 4 pm
Aptos Natural Food’s Annual Open House is a fantastic way to highlight organizations within the Aptos/Santa Cruz community. Enjoy a day among many food and wellness vendors, local musicians, artists and non-profits. We’ll be there with adoptable dogs!
Read more about the Annual Open House!
When: Saturday, November 16th
Where: Aptos Natural Foods – 7506 Soquel Dr in Aptos
Cost: Free (but purchases are encouraged!)
Is registration required? No
Are animals invited? This shopping complex is pet-friendly!
ONGOING EVENTS
Shelter Tours
Upon Request
Interested in learning about the Santa Cruz SPCA’s life-saving programs? Come out and join fellow animal lovers for a behind-the-scenes tour of our current facility and take a sneak peek at our new shelter building site! Tours will last approximately 30 minutes and closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended.
Read more about Shelter Tours!
When: Upon Request
Where: 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz
Click here for Locations and Contact
Cost: Free
Is registration required? We encourage interested parties to R.S.V.P. by noon the day before your preferred visit date. Please do so by calling 831-465-5000 ext. 16 or emailing us!
Are animals invited? We ask that only human guests attend.
Who will enjoy this event? Anyone who is interested in learning more about our organization, the work we do, the facility we do it in, and our plans for the future!
Ask the Dog Trainer Discussion Group
First Monday of every month
Whether or not they come to us from a shelter, our four-legged friends can sometimes exhibit challenging behaviors that require proper training in order to be understood and successfully resolved. Dealing with these behaviors doesn’t necessarily come naturally to humans. We invite you to bring your questions and receive educated advice and helpful tips on dog behavior!
Read more about Ask the Dog Trainer!
When: First Monday of every month
Where: Santa Cruz SPCA Capitola Mall Adoption Center & Gift Shop
1855 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010 (in the Target wing)
Cost: Free
Is registration required? We’d love to know you are coming, so reservations are required. Click here to reserve a spot!
Are animals invited? Please leave your pup at home. These sessions are for two-legged learners only.
Who will enjoy this event? This hour-long, small-group setting is perfect for people who have newly adopted their first animal or people who have adopted and are experiencing problems they’ve never dealt with before.
2685 Chanticleer Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(P) 831-465-5000
(F) 831-479-8530
*CLOSED MONDAYS*
Tues - Sun: 11am to 6pm
2685 Chanticleer Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(P) 831-465-5000
(F) 831-479-8530
*CLOSED MONDAYS*
Tues - Sun: 11am to 6pm
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
© 2017 Santa Cruz SPCA
Mall Adoption Center & Gift Shop
1855 41st Ave. (Near Target Wing)
Capitola, CA 95010
(P) 831-477-7886
*CLOSED MON -TUES*
Wed - Sun: 11am - 5:30pm