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Santa Cruz SPCA
By Jennifer Moulton
They've met with the architect. The land has been chosen, and the process of purchasing has begun. To the employees at the Santa Cruz SPCA, the moments leading up to the construction of a new shelter are akin to memories of waiting for Christmas morning to arrive. For years the SPCA has been relegated to a small, converted ranch-style home, where every square inch is used to house and care for abandoned animals. With such limited space, their rescue work was always restricted to whether or not they had room - resulting in painful decisions about who would be saved and would not. With a large outdoor cattery, fenced areas for dogs to roam and play, and most importantly, more space to accommodate animals needing rescue - the new stateof- the-art facility will be the Disneyland of animal shelters. Though the size and features of the shelter will change - the intimate, loving atmosphere will stay the same. Animals will still be cuddled by doting volunteers, the comfort and happiness of the furry residents will remain priority number one, and the welcoming nature of the SPCA's staff will continue to attract adopters, as it has year after year since its inception in 1938. Though fundraisers and capital campaigns are in the works, funding is still an obstacle. It will take a lot of hard work and innovative ideas to secure the remaining funds necessary to make this dream a reality. With the help of animal lovers and philanthropists, the Santa Cruz SPCA can attain the goal of building a new facility, and being forced to decide who will be saved and who won't will be a thing of the past. While procuring funds for the new shelter is an ongoing process, support for current operations is still needed. If you are unable to contribute money, please consider volunteering your time at the shelter or opening your home as a foster family. Donations of materials are also welcome. To contribute to the Santa Cruz SPCA please visit: |
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