Hours, Location, and Contact
The Santa Cruz SPCA animal shelter is located at 2601 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. We're open for animal browsing, adoptions, and services Tuesday through Sunday. Stop by, give us a call, or send us a message below.
Hours of Operation
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Pet Food Pantry | Sundays 1:00 – 3:00 pm |
Planning Your Visit
Parking
Free parking is available on site in our shelter lot.
Animal Browsing
Walk in anytime during open hours to meet our adoptable cats and dogs. No appointment needed.
Ready to Adopt?
Learn about the process and what to bring on our Adoption Process page.
Holiday Closures
We are closed on New Year's Eve and Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve and Day.
Contact Us
Questions about adoptions or available animals? For the fastest response, visit our Adoption Process page or email adoptions@spcasc.org directly rather than using the general contact form below.
Send Us a Message
For general inquiries, use the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Mailing Address: Santa Cruz SPCA, P.O. Box 3800, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
2601 Chanticleer Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(P) 831-465-5000 (F) 831-479-8530
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
© 2026 Santa Cruz SPCA
