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    SPCA Monterey County

    3.1 (114 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Services - SPCA Monterey County

    Horse boarding

    Community Service/Non-Profit

    Private dog training

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    Liz K.

    Cory from the Wildllife center was Amazing!! We had a birds nest fall from our house and 3 baby birds fell down onto the ground. I called the Wildlife center and they said bring the two that survived down for review. Praying they were ok and they were. We were dealing with Cory & helped us. My husband built them a nest as Cory advised we put it up so the momma could come back to her babies. Cory came out to our home with 3 babies as we agreed to adopt a baby bird that was brought in earlier that day. He came with his ladder and drill. He placed the babies up in their new secured nest. And momma came back immediately. He's got a big love for animals and checked to see how the progress was going. So grateful they are doing well. Thanks Cory!!

    Great fit for our family! Thank you SPCA of Monterey County!
    Maria Yerania L.

    We've adopted 3 pets from the SPCA over the past 2 years, 2 guinea pigs and a doggie. Now, it took some patience as finding the right companion dog for our elder 14 year old Aussie cattle dog was not an easy task. We made appointments and saw two dogs before meeting little Nelly- the chillest, most awesome 4 year old chiweenie (chihuahua/dachshund mix) you've ever met. We lost our corgi-spaniel to cancer in October and Addie was very lonely. I really appreciated how the dog trainers really took the time to get to know our own dog, she came with us, and make sure that it would be a good fit as she is very elderly and needed to have a partner be lower energy and calm.

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    Thank you, Priscilla!

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    Thank you so much for your lovely review and your kindness to animals!

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    1 year ago

    Highly recommend the spca! We adopted an amazing, loving, energetic dog. They were very kind, helpful, and honest about the dog we adopted!

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    Thank you so much, Ashley!

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    Thank you so much for adopting! Please give Nelly a snuggle from us!

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    Thank you so much for adopting, Ally!

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    Ask the Community - SPCA Monterey County

    Do I have to call and set an appointment to get my dog microchipped or do they take walk-ins?

    Hi - All SPCA Veterinary Clinic services are by appointment only. Visit www.spcamc.org to make your appointment. Thank you!

    Do I have to make an appointment to go check out the dogs that are up for adoption?

    Hi Eliza! No appointments are necessary for adoption! We are open 11-5 weekdays and 11-4 on weekends. We hope you can stop by and fall in love.

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    Review Highlights - SPCA Monterey County

    The Monterey SPCA is a great shelter, and the organization provides an amazing amount of resources and services to the area.

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