Ways to Support SCSPCA
There's More Than One Way
to Help the Animals
A single donation is just the beginning. Monthly gifts, tributes, matching gifts, vehicles, planned giving, and donated goods all keep this work going. All of them matter. All of them help.
Give NowDirect Support
Make a Gift
Monthly & Single Gifts
Give once, or set up a recurring gift that provides steady support we can count on all year long.
Give now →Tribute Gifts
Honor a person or celebrate a beloved pet with a gift made in their name.
Give in tribute →Matching Gifts
Many employers will double or even triple your gift. It takes just a few minutes to check.
Double your impact →Second Chance Fund
Support animals who need extra medical care and a little more time to heal.
Help them heal →Tax-Smart & Planned Giving
Give Assets or Plan Ahead
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant to the Santa Cruz SPCA through your DAF. A simple, tax-smart way to give.
Give through your DAF →Stock Donations
Donating appreciated stock supports the animals and may help you avoid capital gains tax. Our guide walks you through each step.
Read the stock donation guide →Vehicle Donations
Turn a car, truck, RV, or boat you no longer use into care for animals. We handle the pickup and paperwork.
Donate a vehicle →Bequests & Legacy Gifts
Include the Santa Cruz SPCA in your will or estate plan and let your love be a legacy.
Plan a legacy gift →Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you're 70½ or older, give directly from your IRA — potentially reducing your taxable income.
Learn about QCDs →
Hands-On Help
Donate Goods
Online Wish Lists
Send the food, bedding, and supplies our animals need most, delivered straight to the shelter.
Shop the wish list →Used Items
Gently used towels, blankets, and pet supplies are put to good use every day at the shelter.
See what we need →Not sure which is right for you? We're always glad to help you find a way to give that fits your goals. Email us at donations@spcasc.org and we'll point you in the right direction.
2601 Chanticleer Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(P) 831-465-5000 (F) 831-479-8530
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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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