Salinas, CA
The SPCA of Monterey County in Salinas is a nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society serving Monterey County since 1905. This long-established organization provides adoption, spay and neuter programs, veterinary care, behavior training, wildlife rehabilitation, and humane education. The shelter cares for homeless dogs and cats while helping them find loving permanent homes. It also offers affordable veterinary services, including low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, making pet care accessible to the community. The organization conducts cruelty investigations and provides disaster response services. A foster-to-adopt program is available for those wanting to spend time with a pet before committing to adoption. No appointment is required to visit and adopt during business hours.
Application approval required, along with completion of an adoption survey specific to dog or cat adoption.
Complete an adoption application, meet with an adoption counselor, undergo a compatibility assessment, finalize adoption if approved.
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They are open daily from 11am to 5pm on weekdays and 11am to 4pm on weekends.
No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours.
Yes, a foster-to-adopt program is available for those who want to spend time with a pet before making an adoption commitment.
An owner surrender program is available; details are posted on their website under "Surrendering Your Pet."
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