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Santa Cruz County animal control urges spay, prompt reclaiming as shelter cites limited space

5810949 · August 15, 2025
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Summary

During a public visit to the Santa Cruz County Animal Care and Control shelter, staff and a visitor highlighted limited kennel space and urged owners to spay/neuter pets and promptly reclaim strays; the shelter provided a contact phone number for more information.

Visitors and staff at the Santa Cruz County Animal Care and Control shelter urged pet owners to spay or neuter animals and to promptly reclaim lost pets, saying the facility faces limited space as it takes in dogs and cats found wandering the county.

The visit, filmed by a local resident who brought “puppuccinos” for animals at the shelter, included on-camera remarks from Lieutenant Jose Pena of Santa Cruz County…

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