Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Official animal care/control provider associated with Santa Cruz County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.
Official animal care/control provider associated with Santa Cruz County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.
Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- Information & documents · Adoption — housing proof and foster appointment
- Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals here on our website and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal.
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Reviewed local animal service conditions — Adoption — housing proof and foster appointment
Adoptions are first come, first served! Please view available animals here on our website and then visit the Shelter at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz to turn in your application. All adoptions require proof of home ownership or landlord approval. Please have this information prepared. If an animal is in Foster Care, please bring in your adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet the animal.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
2e931dde84376eba - Appointments · Foster-home meetings differ from shelter meetings
- Staff will talk with you about the animals you’re interested in and set up a meeting. If the animal is in the Shelter, you may be able to meet them that day. If they are in a Foster home, we will need to set up an appointment for a different day.
Source & saved evidence
Reviewed local animal service conditions — Foster-home meetings differ from shelter meetings
Staff will talk with you about the animals you’re interested in and set up a meeting. If the animal is in the Shelter, you may be able to meet them that day. If they are in a Foster home, we will need to set up an appointment for a different day.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Source & saved evidence
Official animal services page or explicitly named animal contact
core servicesANIMAL CARE & SHELTERCare of Lost/Rescued Pets
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 2e931dde84376eba