HITCHCOCK ROAD
Animal Services
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Hitchcock Road Animal Services
Located on Hitchcock Road, Salinas. Receives stray animals found within the unincorporated areas of Monterey County and cities of Greenfield, Carmel, Salinas, Del Rey Oaks and Marina as well as CSUMB.
SPCA for Monterey County
Located on Hwy 68 across from Laguna Seca Raceway. Receives owned animals as well as stray animals from the city of Monterey, Seaside, Pacific Grove, Gonzales, Soledad, King City and Presidio of Monterey (Fort Ord).
Santa Cruz Website
Has shelters in Scotts Valley and Watsonville. Receives animals found within Santa Cruz County and contracting cities.
HRAS Local Rescue Partners
Hitchcock Road Animal Services Rescue Partner Program is a collaboration between HRAS and rescue organization partners aimed at increasing the chances of finding forever homes for animals in need. By working together, HRAS can transfer animals to rescue groups specializing in specific breeds, behavioral needs, or medical conditions, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. We currently have rescue partners in Monterey County and beyond.
If you are a rescue organization and would like to become an approved partner with HRAS, please start the process and submit an online rescue application by clicking on the link below. All applications submitted are reviewed and references verified before approval and the transfer of animals. A rescue partner agreement between HRAS and the rescue will be required to ensure clarify of processes and protocols.
Meet some of our local rescue partners below.
Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Pacific Grove, California. We are dedicated to finding good permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals.
POMDR's mission is to be a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast.
South County
Animal Rescue (SCAR)
South County Animal Rescue was established to provide a no-kill, safe-house facility for domestic animals. Their goal is to significantly reduce the homeless population of domestic animals in South Monterey County.
Heading Home Animal Rescue is a 501(C)(3) non-profit dedicated to finding good homes for local shelter animals in need.
Golden Oldies Cat Rescue is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to finding good homes for cats 6 years and older in Monterey County.
Our Neighborhood Pet Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to reducing the number of unwanted litters in South Monterey County by providing access to free or low-cost spay/neuter services for dogs and domestic and feral cats. They also work with their rescue neighborhood partners to help animals in need of new homes.