Fluffy is an "ruby-eyed" English Angora rabbit and very, very tame and sweet! He is around 6 months old and has been neutered. He is currently in a foster home where he is learning to walk on a leash and use the litter box. Smart rabbit! For more information, click on his photo above, or "Our Adoptable Pet List" on top of this page.
DOG OF THE WEEK
Izzy is a wonderful 3 year old peach poodle. He is neutered, vaccinated, housetrained and ready for his forever home. Izzy comes to us from our sister rescue organization in San Carlos, Mexico. He was found half starving and covered with sores and scabs - but it didn't take long for this beautiful boy to grow his curly coat back! For adoption information, click on his photo above, or the link: "Our Adoptable Pet List" on top of this page. For information on Ambos Rescue in San Carlos please scroll down and read how they are changing lives down there.
LOVE WINE? WANT TO HELP THE ANIMALS?
Dog Lovers Wine Club is now supporting our organization, but we need your help. If you go to
www.dogloverswineclub.com
and make a purchase or become a wine club member, Dog Lovers Wine Club will support us, in our mission to help homeless animals! Members of Dog Lovers Wine Club receive carefully crafted premium wine from California, shipped directly to them. But, here’s the unique part. Each month, the wine is accompanied by inspirational stories of families and their lives with dogs. The beautiful labels are illustrated from selected photos (and stories) they receive from dog lovers across the country. The wine shipments also include tips about dogs, tasting notes about the featured wine, the source of the grapes and recommended food pairings. Members can choose to receive their wine shipments monthly, bimonthly or quarterly. Individual wines are also available for purchase. This is truly a wonderful program and would make a great gift for any dog lover!
You can also make a purchase by calling them toll free at 877-919-WINE (9463) (Don't forget to mention the Central Coast SPCA if you call in). Thanks so much for your support!
Adoption Fees:
Puppies have a higher adoption fee due to the costs of their veterinary care. We give all of our puppies their FULL SERIES of vaccinations (all pups over 4 months receive rabies vaccination also), spay/neuter, microchip and registration. The fees are as followed: Puppies under 6 months old: $250.00; puppies 6 months to 1 year: $150.00; Dogs 1-3 years: $125.00; Dogs 3-9 years: $95.00; Senior dogs over 9 years of age: $55.00. Cats under 5 years old (including kittens): $55.00; Cats 5-10 years old: $40.00; Cats over 10 years old: $25.00. All cats have been spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated and FelLeuk tested. Rabbits are $25.00 (includes spay/neuter).
All of our pets currently reside in individual foster homes where they learn basic housetraining, socializing with other pets and people, lots of love and lots of exercise.
We train all of our puppies and dogs to walk on an Easy Walk harness, and upon adoption we will send each dog home with one for an additional $15.00 if the new adopter does not already have one. We have trainers on staff that will help train, socialize, and work with any new adopter at no cost to the family if so desired or needed. We want our pets placed into fabulous homes that will use kindness and love in their training and not negative training (such as punishments for doing bad) but homes that will emphasize the positive: praise for doing well.
When you adopt from the CCSPCA you agree to not use negative training devices such as choke chains, prong collars, bark collars, or any other "punishment device" that has found to be cruel, and not necessary in helping a dog become a happy new addition to your home and life.
Watch our cool video!
Check out our other great videos at:
CCSPCA - YouTube
GREAT WAY TO DONATE!
We believe that every dog needs his or her own bed - and you can help! To donate a Kuranda Bed please click on the icon link below and select "California" and then scroll down to: "Central Coast SPCA - Santa Maria, CA" to make sure the donated bed gets to our critters. Thank you so much from all of our doggies!
GOLDEN OLDIE IS LOOKING FOR A FAMILY TO LOVE!
Ozzie is a sweet, lovable australian shepherd male. He is gentle and easy to be around, playful and loving. This boy is 11 years old and acts so much younger - he is healthy and happy and we would love to find a loving home for him. His previous owners just abandoned him when they left town, but he deserves so much better.
Click on his picture above to read the full bio, and to apply for adoption.
RESCUE OF THE WEEK
Clara Belle is a 4 month old English Bulldog pup that desperately needs surgery to correct double hip dyslasia. We will be fundraising to pay for this expensive surgical proceedure. Click on her photo above to find out more information about this wonderfully sweet pup and news about her new home as soon as she is all "fixed up"! WATCH CLARA BELLE'S THANK YOU VIDEO! Simply click on her photo above and then click on "video". These are the sponsors for her last fundraising effort to raise the needed money for her surgery.
PET ALERT DECALS
Pet Alert Decals are designed to alert firemen, police or neighbors that there is an animal or animals inside your dwelling. The decals are 4" x 5" and made of strong weather-proof vinyl static cling material that will not fade with bright vibrant red color for high, easy alert visibility. Pet Alert Decals will adhere to any clean glass surface without adhesive and can be placed on any inside window area and can be easily removed and reused.
How To Order
Don't leave pets home without a Pet Alert Decal. Comes with two decals per package. Cost is: $2.99 + $1.50 shipping and handling (may purchase up to 3 packs for the same shipping/handling charge). All proceeds go towards the CCSPCA's Disaster Relief Fund. Send check or money order to: P.O. Box 2952, Orcutt, CA 93457. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Great Rescue!
Silvie (full name: Second Wind by Silvie) has a wonderful story to tell about a life and death rescue, living on a wonderful sailboat and hopefully now finding a loving home. Check out her full story on our "Adoptable Pet List" link. Click on "Silvie" and "Silvie 2" to see all of her photos - or simply click on the above photo to get started!
Good news! Silvie got adopted! Yipee!
If you are interested in reading more about Ambos Rescue, our
affiliate rescue group that travels down to Mexico, please scroll down.
SAVING NEMO
Hi, I'm Nemo!
I was born with a "funny foot" and abandoned in a shoebox at 2 days old. It's hard for me to walk. I need surgery so that I can run and play like other dogs. Once I'm healed, I want to be a therapy dog and help children with physical challenges. UPDATE: I NOW HAVE A NEW ORTHOTIC PAW!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME I CAN WALK NORMALLY, WITHIN A FEW WEEKS I WON'T EVEN NEED THE CHAIR. YIPEE!!! Of course, this is just another step (ha ha) in my full recovery process... eventually I will be receiving a permanent prosthetic implant. I can't wait!
You can help me by making a tax deductible contribution to:
CCSPCA/Nemo Fund
P.O. Box 2952
Orcutt, CA 93457
Tax ID# 20-0294474 - or go to my very own webpage: www.helpingnemo.org
WHO WE ARE
The Central Coast SPCA is a private, non-profit no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless cats and dogs, and other companion animals; to providing lifesaving care and treatment to those animals in need; to take in adoptable animals from local high-risk facilities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties; to help pets stay in loving homes with training and behavior classes; and to cultivate respect and awareness for the rights and needs of companion animals.
The CCSPCA does not have a physical shelter, but houses all of our animals in foster homes. If you see an animal you wish to adopt, or would like to receive information about, please email us at: centralcoastspca@yahoo.com. Because we do not have a shelter, we do not have a permanent phone number either. But if you leave a message at our email address one of our volunteers will contact you as soon as possible.
AMBOS RESCUE
For six months out of the year one of our members, Suzann Reeve, travels to Mexico, meeting up with her friend Jean Burch, to rescue homeless dogs. They vaccinate, spay & neuter, and fix whatever health problems they can with the finances they have available and have raised for this specific purpose. When the dogs are ready for new homes they attempt to place them locally, or send them up to Tuscon to be adopted - every year they bring one or two special ones back for us to find a home for. It has been a tough road for them, and extremely grim at times with all the heartache they feel when someone is cruel to an animal. But they continue on because to stop now would be harder. They rely upon donations to keep them going - if you wish to make a tax deductible donation please send it to: Ambos Rescue, Central Coast SPCA, P.O. Box 2952, Orcutt, CA 93457.
Ambos Rescue mainly works in the San Carlos area of Mexico where they have a base of operations out of Jean's home. At times during their 6-month stint they have as many as 20 dogs flowing throughout the home - and many, many more dogs housed with various friends and acquaintances. Most of the dogs they rescue are starving, near death, and have been on their own for awhile. Some have been alone for so long that they will never be tame and Suzann and JB can only trap these dogs to spay & neuter, before turning them free again. Their goals are to instigate change in San Carlos, to bring about awareness to the plight of the many dogs that roam the streets looking for food. It is a sad situation and hopefully one day the government, or larger rescue agency, could go in and make an even bigger difference for the better. In the meantime Suzann and JB work tirelessly and endlessly to help those dogs that they can- and usually spend their last penny to do so.
If you would like to contact Ambos Rescue: MagicMutts@aol.com
Fight Animal Cruelty
The CCSPCA is committed to fighting animal cruelty. Many animals on the Central Coast need your help. You can help save a life today. Learn how you can prevent animal cruelty by understanding the facts behind it, what constitutes cruelty and neglect, and how you can report animal cruelty in your neighborhood. Know California's animal cruelty laws and get involved in helping us lobby for animal welfare. Together, we can make a difference for all animals.
DID YOU KNOW...
It is illegal to abandon an animal? (Up to 6 months jail time and maximum of $1,000 fine)
It is illegal to confine an animal in such a way that doesn't allow for proper exercise, access to food, water and shelter? (Up to 6 months jail time and maximum of $1,000 fine)
HOW YOU CAN HELP...
Report animal cruelty to the proper authorities
Get Involved
In addition to monetary support and wish list item donations , CCSPC welcomes your donation of time! There are various ways you can help CCSPCA animals, and new volunteers and new ideas are always welcome
Whatever your interest, CCSPCA can benefit from your help! Below are some of the ways you can get involved
VOLUNTEERING: Want to make a big difference in the lives of homeless animals? There are lots of rewarding and fun opportunities to volunteer with CCSPCA. No matter what your skills and interests, we have a volunteer opportunity to match. You can get involved a little or a lot! Please contact Shannon at: centralcoastspca@yahoo.com for whatever areas interest you. Want to get involved, but don't see anything that specifically sparks your interest? Just contact us and a volunteer will get in touch with you to talk about other volunteer opportunities and discuss interests and ideas you have!
CCSPCA Relay Team
The CCSPCA Relay Team is a dedicated group of volunteers who transport the animals as the need arises. Whether the need is for a dog or cat to be transported from a shelter, from a surrendering owner, to the vet or to its forever home, the CCSPCA Relay Team gets the job done. If you're interested in helping out, please contact us at: centralcoastspca@yahoo.com
Placement Team
Meet with interested adopters in your community and help match an animal with their new family! For more information about the Placement Team , please contact Jeannine at: centralcoastspca@yahoo.com
Donations Always Welcome
The CCSPCA is an all volunteer- run non-profit, 501c3 organization (tax deductible Fed. ID#20-0294474) and relies upon public donations to keep us going. We have several funds set up to help the animals and your help is greatly appreciated! We have funds set up for Veterinary Care for those animals we take in that need special medical treatments and/or surgery; the Building Fund that sets aside funds to build our new shelter; and the General Fund to take care of miscellaneous expenses like dog & cat food, Frontline flea & tick control, and medicines/vaccinations for the animals. You can send your tax-deductible donation to: CCSPCA, P.O. Box 2952, Orcutt, CA 93457. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Membership Opportunities
We also have memberships available for $25.00 single, or $45.00 family membership. A special Lifetime Membership is available for $500.00. All family & lifetime memberships get a free CCSPCA T-Shirt; and all memberships receive a newsletter every other month. Please contact Jeannine at: centralcoastspca@yahoo.com for more information regarding donations or memberships.
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Contact Us!
Central Coast SPCA P. O Box 2952
Orcutt, CA 93457
Phone: The CCSPCA does not have a phone number dedicated to the organization. Please leave a message by email and a volunteer will contact you as soon as possible.
