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Hitchcock Road Animal Services
Receives animals found within the unincorporated areas of Monterey County and cities of Greenfield, Carmel, Salinas and Marina as well as CSUMB.
Receives animals from the city of Monterey, Seaside, Pacific Grove, Gonzales, Soledad, King City and Presidio of Monterey (Fort Ord) and also accepts owner-surrendered animals.
Has shelters in Scotts Valley and Watsonville. Receives animals found within Santa Cruz County and some contracting cities. (831) 454-730
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. If you are a rescue organization and would like to become an approved partner with HRAS, please submit an online rescue application by clicking on the link below. All applications submitted are reviewed before approval and the transfer of animals.
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.
Rescue Rabbits Rock is based in Monterey County, California and was founded in 2008 and are part of Animal Friends Rescue Project. They focus on spay/neuter and rescue of rabbits and some pocket pets that come in to local shelters.
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.