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
ONGOING EVENTS

Shelter Tours
Upon Request
Construction on our new forever home is underway! Are you interested in learning about this exciting new project and how it will significantly impact our ability to save animals and support our community? Come in and take a tour!
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? If you would like to schedule a tour, please email foreverhome@spcasc.org.
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, and our new forever home!

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.
2601 Chanticleer Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(P) 831-465-5000
(F) 831-479-8530
Our operations are currently continuing virtually or by-appointment only.
*ADOPTIONS - Appointment Only
*PET FOOD PANTRY - Fridays 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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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