Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter: Tips For Pet Safety This July 4

An alarming number of pets run away on the Fourth of July. Get helpful tips from the county animal shelter.

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Offers Kitten Adoption Special

All kittens four months of age and younger will be available for adoption at a discounted price when you adopt two.

Santa Cruz Animal Shelter Encouraging Residents To Vaccinate Pets

Shelter officials report an uptick in cases of distemper, a contagious viral disease that is spread to animals by coyotes and raccoons.

Entangled Baby Whale May Be Near Santa Cruz County: Report

SEE VIDEO of the gray whale calf entangled in fishing gear that may be swimming in the area, The Mercury News reported.

Santa Cruz County Urges Pet Vaccinations Amid Uptick In Distemper

Distemper is a potentially fatal disease with no known cure that impacts many kinds of animals.

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter To Host Free Pet Food Pantry

Animal owners struggling during the coronavirus crisis can get free pet food at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter this month.

Pet Pantry Opens: Coronavirus

Struggling to feed your pet amid the outbreak? A pet pantry will be open April 21 and 28.

St. Pittie's Day: Adopt-A-Thon, Pub Crawl Planned

The March 14 to 15 Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter event offers free gear to adopters and discounted beer for all.

Cougar Slinks Through Santa Cruz Neighborhood: WATCH

A cougar slinks through a Santa Cruz neighborhood early Tuesday morning, as seen on the Neighbors app.

SEE: Coyotes On Campus Inspire Awe And Curiosity At UCSC

Move over, banana slugs. The adorable coyotes of UCSC, frolicking and hunting in campus meadows, are a must-see.

Festive Dogs: Hospital Staff Dog Show Fundraises For Charity

Dominican Hospital staff faced off in an annual dog show to fundraise for the Santa Cruz Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Pets Impacted By Kincade Fire: Santa Cruz Co. Sheltering Animals

“’Open Door, Open Heart’ means not turning away any animal, and right now the animals and families affected by these fires need our help."

Mural Unveiling At Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Santa Cruz artist Janice Serilla donated her services to create a mural portraying the many different animals that SCCAS houses.

Awesome Doggie Pool Party Returns To Santa Cruz County

The Aug. 24 event raises funds for youth recreation and animal welfare programs, according to Santa Cruz County officials.

Is Your Pet In The Running: SCCAS Calendar Contest

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is looking for a dozen extra special pets to grace the pages of its 2020 Calendar.

261-Acre Animal Sanctuary Slated For Land North Of Santa Cruz

It will provide a refuge for behaviorally challenged and medically fragile cats and dogs, as well as rabbits and farm animals.

Husky-Craze Fallout Endures In SCC After 'Game Of Thrones' Ends

The free spaying or neutering will ensure more husky dogs are not surrendered to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

Shelter Offering Adoption Discount Due To 'Overload' Of Cats

The fee includes spay or neuter services, initial worming and vaccinations, a rabies vaccine, microchip, collar, and ID tag.

Shelter Offering Adoption Discount Due To 'Overload' Of Dogs

"Come on over to visit Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter's adoptable animals, and be prepared to fall in love!"

Animal Shelter Celebrates St. Pittie’s Day Weekend

SCCAC will be offering special gifts for the lucky people who adopt Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes.

Fresh Patch Makes It Easy To Potty Train Your Puppy

This disposable dog potty is made of real grass that naturally attracts your pup and absorbs odors.

30 Dogs Who Will Make You Rethink Your Halloween Costume

From hot dogs and speed racers to Marilyn Monroe, see if you can spot some of your canine neighbors all dressed up for Halloween!

Animal Shelter 'Pay It Forward' Special

$25 Kitten or Cat Adoptions Help Community’s Neediest Animals

Must-Have Summer Essentials For Your Pets

From soothing snout balm to a shaded canopy bed, here is everything you need to keep your pets protected, cool and happy all summer long!

See Mountain Lions Wrestle On Santa Cruz County Porch

The resident managed to surreptitiously (and safely) capture video of the big cats as they shared a few playful moments with each other.