Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation

08/29/2026

Meet Cole Rossi - one of the artists from The Claraty Arts Project Claraty Arts Project participating in First Friday at Tannery Arts Center A HOME FOR THE ARTS on Friday, September 4th.

Claraty Arts is thrilled to announce that five of our studio’s artists—Gabby Medina, Bianca Ramos, Theresa Willett, Adrienne Graves, and Cole Rossi—have collaborated with the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation in celebration of pets who have been happily adopted. The named artists contributed 5 portraits for the shelter’s exhibition, alongside artists Katie Scott, Ann Miya, and Suzy Radonsky. There will also be some very exciting guests... Come and meet the adoptable dogs from the SCCAS between 4 and 6 pm!

The show will be held at 1050 River St., studio 128 on September 4, 2026, from 5pm to 8pm.

Thank you to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation, the Arts Council of Santa Cruz, and, of course, our furry friends who we are celebrating.

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/29/2026

Look who is landing on the adoption floor tomorrow for our Clear The Shelters adoption event tomorrow 8/29. Adoption fees will be waived.

Come meet Beluga, Sweet Pea, Snow Pea, Calypso, Peanut and Bean and fall in love.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is open to the public from 11am to 6pm every day (except county holidays) and located at 1001 Rodriguez Street at the corner of 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA. Our telephone number is 831-454-7200. Last meet and greet ends at 4:30 pm. Visit our website at scanimalshelter.org or click on link in Bio.

08/28/2026

Today (August 28th) is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day🌈

Our friends at The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation are deeply honored to announce our virtual Pet Memorial Wall. It is a place of remembrance to honor the unique life of a beloved pet, to share who they were and what they meant to you, and to be witnessed in that love. This wall was created with the generous partnership of Hand and Paw Hand and Paw, a local service provider for transition support, and grief & remembrance services for pets and the people who loved them.

https://handandpawdoula.com/pet-memorials-sccasf (link in bio)

Please share this with anyone you know whose life has been touched and transformed by their pets.  And please visit to read (and celebrate) the many moving stories and pictures of animals who have left this world but not our hearts!  

08/28/2026

Who is brighter than the sun☀️? D-O-V-E-Y

Come into the shelter and find out why this girl is so SPECIAL and would make a wonderful companion for the right person!

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is open to the public from 11am to 6pm every day (except county holidays) and located at 1001 Rodriguez Street at the corner of 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA. Our telephone number is 831-454-7200. Last meet and greet ends at 4:30 pm. Visit our website at scanimalshelter.org or click on link in Bio.

Thank you for your support! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open door shelter. We will not turn away any Santa Cruz County animal in need.

08/27/2026

Meet Almond, an affectionate and playful love bug! Almond can be a little unsure about new things at first, but warms up with a little reassurance. He is quick to purr when petted, enjoys hiding under blankets to launch surprise attacks, and chasing toy springs and string. Almond will bring plenty of purrs and fun to his new home!

Visit our website at scanimalshelter.org for more info!

Meet Pistachio is a sweet kitten who sits back and observes at first, but once she’s ready, she turns into a fun-loving fluff ball. Her favorite toys include foam balls, mice, and wiggling string. Pistachio is still learning to trust people and feel confident with new experiences, so a little patience and reassurance go a long way with her. Once she knows she’s safe, she’ll happily flop over for pets and snuggles!

Visit our website at scanimalshelter.org for more info!

08/27/2026

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🎉🥳 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶❤️

How many dogs can you count in this photo? ☝️✌️👌
Leave a comment and let us know if you got the right answer! 👇

These are the dogs currently available for adoption at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter! But they’re not the only ones, we currently have nearly 40 dogs staying at the shelter and waiting for their forever homes.

On this special day dedicated to celebrating and hugging our beloved dogs at home, we also invite you to show some love and care for the shelter dogs who are still waiting for theirs. 🐾

Wishing every dog around the world a life filled with love, kindness, and a forever home—because they all deserve it! ❤️🐕

08/27/2026

Celebrate Adopted Shelter Pets

Please join us to celebrate the wonderful animals we've adopted at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

Tannery artists, Suzy Rad, Ann Miya, Katie Scott, and Linda Lord are joined by five Claraty Arts Project artists, Gabby Medina, Bianca Ramos, Theresa Willett, Adrienne Graves, and Cole Rossi have created shelter animal-themed pieces.

See them on display at the Tannery Arts Center Studio 128 and Radius Gallery Annex. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation will be there to let people know about the services the Shelter offers to our community.

Tannery Arts Center, Studio 128 and Radius Gallery Annex
1050 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA
From 5 to 8 pm. Adoptable Dogs will be there from 4-6 pm.

Social dogs are always welcome. Hope to see you there!