Animal Sheltering Services
The care and shelter of lost, unwanted and rescued animals is the core of our mission. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter which welcomes EVERY animal in need every day, 365 days a year. Dedicated staff and volunteers provide care for every animal who comes to us. Animal living areas are kept clean, warm and comfortable. Frightened animals are reassured, and sick or injured animals receive medical treatment or a humane end to their suffering.
Animal care staff provide veterinary care, food, water, clean bedding and a clean and sanitary environment to over 5,000 animals every day, every year. Services provided for animals include physical examination, health and behavior assessments, medical treatment for special needs, vaccine and parasite treatment, rabies quarantine observation and humane euthanasia.