Many of us want to go home for the holidays this year – and it’s no different for shelter animals! To encourage the adoption of homeless pets, the Santa Cruz SPCA (SCSPCA) is offering a Home For the Holidays adoption special, between November 27th and December 29th, where you can name your own adoption fee on many of their adoptable animals! There is no better time to expand your family and save a life by adopting a dog or cat in need.
This year, the SCSPCA is welcoming the community to name their own adoption fee on the three types of animals filling animal shelters nationwide: large breed dogs, adult cats, and pets who have been waiting for homes for more than 30 days. By adopting one of these animals from the SCSPCA, you not only save that pet’s life, but you’re also helping to make room for another animal in need of sheltering!
Name Your Own Adoption Fee for Large Adult Dogs (over 6 months and 40 lbs) like LEONARDO
Leonardo is as expressive and majestic as any da Vinci. This 4-year-old floof of a Shepherd, Malamute, Keeshond mix is an absolute sweet angel boy. He’s a compact 70 pounds who looks like he’d protect you but—in actuality—would let a robber in and then bring them a beer. Leonardo has never met a stranger he didn’t lick and has lived with men, women, and children in his past life. He has several dog friends, lives for strolls through the great outdoors, and is a total toy enthusiast.
Name Your Own Adoption Fee for ADULT cats (6+ months old) like STRAWBERRY & SYLVESTER
Sylvester and Strawberry are two well-dressed cats waiting for the party. Both kitties came to us from the same rescue partner but didn’t really become friends until after their arrival at the SCSPCA. Strawberry, a 1 1/2 year-old female and Sylvester, a 1 1/2 year-old male, were rescued as kittens and have grown up without a permanent home. They are now eager to find out what that feels like! These two don’t necessarily need to go together. But, if you want the perfect yin and yang, adopting these two sweet kitties together could be pretty cool!
Name Your Own Adoption Fee for 30+ Day Stay Pets like FAWN
Fawn came to the SCSPCA with several of her pals more than 3 months ago. Fawn and her friends were rescued from a ‘hoarding situation,’ meaning they lived in a less-than-desirable situation during their formative years. Because of this, she hasn’t quite mastered all her canine skills, but every day this eager girl learns ‘how to dog’ just a little bit more. Fawn loves keeping laps warm, squeaky toys, and zooming around with her doggie friends. She is the epitome of resilience and is eager to spend the rest of her life being grateful for her future family.
This year’s Home for the Holidays event was made possible by generous donor, Kevin Kowalkowski, a dear friend of the animals and the Santa Cruz SPCA.
Looking for that perfect four-legged friend? The SCSPCA has new adoptable pets available each week! See them all at www.spcasc.org. They’re open for adoptions Wed-Sun 11 am-5 pm at 2601 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz. Go to their big blue building during browsing hours to meet adoptable pets and get a sneak peek of those critters who are “coming soon.” Learn all about the adoption process at www.spcasc.org/adopt. See more featured pets on Facebook and Instagram.
Not able to adopt? Don’t worry. There are plenty of other ways to help homeless animals!
The Santa Cruz SPCA believes in second chances, and going above and beyond is what they do best! From specialized medical treatments to behavioral training, compassionate community members’ support ensures animals in need receive the care they deserve. The SCSPCA receives no government funding, and they are not affiliated with any other SPCA or Humane Society. You can join them and make a difference for homeless animals in need by:
Donating and Fueling the Lifesaving Work www.spcasc.org/donate
Opening Your Home and Temporarily Fostering a Pet www.spcasc.org/foster
Giving Your Time and Talent by Volunteering www.spcasc.org/volunteer
Any Questions? Contact the Client Care team at 831-465-5000 x10 or adoptions@spcasc.org.
