Pet Pantry Opens: Coronavirus

Press release from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter:

April 17 2020

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is hosting a Pet Food Pantry for pet owners in need.

Free pet food can be picked up at the Shelter’s Education Center, 2260 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz on April 21 and 28, 2020 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. During this time, the Shelter is also accepting pet food donations for these pets in need. You can drop off unopened pet food at the Shelter’s entrance (1001 Rodriguez St.) in Santa Cruz at the front door.

SCCAS is taking every precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19 while providing essential services to pets and their owners in the County. The Shelter team understands that COVID-19 had led to unprecedented circumstances for many community members. Unemployment, food and housing insecurity are just a few hardships that pet owners may be struggling with. The Shelter has always been are source that serves the most vulnerable animals and people in our community and our team is here to help.

Our programs improve the lives of animals with the goal of keeping pets with their owners by providing services and supplies to pet owners who are financially struggling to keep their pets healthy and happy.

This press release was produced by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. The views expressed here are the author’s own.