Watsonville, CA
580 Airport Boulevard
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is dedicated to protecting the health, public safety, and welfare of both people and animals. Our mission involves providing comprehensive animal rescue, regulation, and humane care. We offer safe, temporary shelter, veterinary services, and compassionate care for approximately 7,000 stray, abandoned, and injured animals annually, including various domestic animals. As Santa Cruz County's only full-service, open-admission animal shelter, we proudly serve the County of Santa Cruz, City of Santa Cruz, City of Scotts Valley, and the City of Watsonville, striving to reunite lost pets and facilitate new adoptions within our community.
Found a lump on your dog? Learn when to worry and when to wait for a lump on my dog, especially for adopted pets with unknown histories.
Considering getting a pet after divorce for healing and companionship? Learn crucial timing, how to choose the right pet from a shelter, and practical.
Is your dog drinking so much water suddenly? Learn common causes, from harmless to serious, and when to seek veterinary help for polydipsia.
Adopting a cat doesn't have to be expensive. With smart budgeting and the right resources, even those on a tight income can provide a loving, healthy home for a feline companion.
