SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

580 Airport Boulevard

Watsonville, California 95076

Help Save Pets

(831) 454-7303

Adoption Process

The adoption fees listed below cover various services and items to ensure the well-being of the pets: - Spay/Neuter services - Initial worming and vaccinations - Rabies vaccine (for pets over four months of age) - Microchip - Feline leukemia virus testing (for cats only) - Pet license (for dogs only) - Collar and ID tag - Cardboard cat carrier The adoption fees are as follows: For dogs: - Puppy (2-6 months): $180 - Adult (7 months - 6 years): $115 - Senior (6 years and older): $60 For cats: - Kitten (2-12 months): $120 - Adult (1 year - 6 years): $100 - Senior (6 years and older): $55 There is an adoption hold fee of $20 for cats and $25 for dogs. This hold applies until 5:00 p.m. on the next business day and is non-refundable; it does not apply to the adoption fee. Other adoption fees include: - Rabbits: $50 - Small livestock: $75 - Rodents: $25 - Chicken/Rooster: $20 - Small caged birds: $25 - Large livestock: $100 (starting sealed bid) - Exotic birds (such as parrots): $75 - Horse: $100 (starting sealed bid)

Service Areas

We serve the cities of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville, as well as the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter in Watsonville, CA

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is dedicated to providing animal rescue, regulation, and humane care to ensure the health, public safety, and welfare of both people and animals in Santa Cruz County. Each year, we rescue and provide safe, temporary shelter, veterinary care, and humane treatment for approximately 7,000 animals that are stray, unwanted, abandoned, mistreated, neglected, or injured. SCCAS offers 24-hour animal rescue services and is the only full-service, open-admission animal shelter in Santa Cruz County. We operate two locations where pet owners can locate and reclaim lost pets or adopt new animal companions. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is a Joint Powers Authority that serves the County of Santa Cruz, the City of Santa Cruz, the City of Scotts Valley, and the City of Watsonville. It is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from each participating jurisdiction. Our shelters exemplify Santa Cruz County’s commitment to animal welfare and are supported by numerous volunteers and foster families who contribute thousands of hours to assist shelter staff at both locations. We invite you to visit us or consider joining our team as a volunteer.

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