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Two full service, open-door shelters which accept all animals presented for care and disposition and provide regional locations for owners to find and recover their lost pets.
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Animal adoptions, including on-line searches for adoptable animals and off-site adoption services in collaboration with area animal-related businesses.
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Animal transfers to over 50 approved animal placement partner groups (breed rescue and animal welfare organizations).
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Basic veterinary care for all animals. Animal emergency medical care provided by Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter through private animal emergency clinics.
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On site spay and neuter for adoptable shelter animals and low-cost spay neuter for County resident dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Lost and found services, including a telephone hot line and on-line posting of all found animals that arrive at the shelters.
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Dog licensing program for the County.
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Microchip services for dogs, cats and rabbits for permanent identification.
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Feral cat trap rentals, and assistance with feral cat colonies.
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Humane education and community outreach.
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Volunteer programs to assist shelter staff at both shelter locations with adoptions, animal care and socialization.
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Foster care programs that place young, sick, injured or unsocialized animals in home care until the animals are ready for adoption.
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Humane euthanasia and disposal of animals when necessary.
