Half Price Pets and Animals at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees by half until January 3 due to a surge in homeless pets.
Adoption Fees Reduced for Pets
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is offering a special discount on adoption fees this holiday season. The shelter has decided to reduce fees by half in response to the ongoing increase in homeless pets following the COVID-19 pandemic.
From now until January 3, puppies under 6 months old can be adopted for $105, adult dogs for $75, kittens for $60, adult cats for $50, and rabbits for $35. These fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip.
Available Animals at the Shelter
As of December 24, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter had 24 dogs, 56 cats, and 14 rabbits available for adoption. In addition, there were three roosters, a parakeet, and a turtle. Some of the animals looking for a loving home include Max, a fluffy Great Pyrenees who enjoys car rides and gets along well with other dogs; Jaspurr, a grey-and-white cat who is known for being adventurous and leading the way; and Squirt, a turtle who was found abandoned in a local pond despite not being native to the area.
The shelter's manager, Amber Rowland, expressed the need to find loving homes for the animals due to the high number of pets in their care. The decision to offer half-price adoptions was made to encourage more adoptions and alleviate the strain on the shelter's staff.
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is located at 1001 Rodriguez Street and operates from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding Christmas and New Year's Day.
Plan Your Visit and Give a Pet a New Home
If you are considering adding a new furry or feathery member to your family, now is a great time to visit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. With half-price adoptions available until January 3, you can find the perfect pet while also providing a loving home for an animal in need.
Take a trip to the shelter located at 1001 Rodriguez Street and explore the various animals waiting for their forever homes. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., making it convenient for potential adopters to find a time to visit. Please note that the shelter is closed on Christmas and New Year's Day.
By adopting from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, you not only gain a new companion, but you also help create space for other animals in need. Show your love and support for homeless pets this holiday season by giving them a second chance at life.
