Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter - Planned Pethood Spay/Neuter Events
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Hours: Dogs drop off at 8:00 am and cats at 8:30 am on the appointment day; pick up in the afternoon.
- What it is
- Spay and neuter
- Who it helps
- Santa Cruz County residents only.
- Where
- Santa Cruz County residents
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Subsidized spay/neuter events run with Animal Balance veterinary teams at the shelter's Annex/Education Center, about 200 cats and dogs over three days. Core vaccines and a microchip are offered at subsidized rates. The November 6-8, 2026 event is fully booked; the next is February 19-21, 2027.
How to reach them
Where: 2260 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Hours: Dogs drop off at 8:00 am and cats at 8:30 am on the appointment day; pick up in the afternoon.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Santa Cruz County residents only. Pets must be healthy, 2 months to 8 years old and 2 to 80 lbs. Very short-nosed breeds and pets with medical issues need a full-service clinic.
- How to get started: Register online; payment is due at registration and is not refundable. To pay cash or get help signing up, visit either shelter location during business hours.
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