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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20260906T200000Z
DTEND:20260906T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77334-1788699600-1788706800@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Capitola Art & Wine Festival
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260913T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260812T155859Z
UID:77584-1789207200-1789236000@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Santa Cruz SPCA at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival \
 nThe Santa Cruz SPCA is heading to the coast for the 42nd Annual Capitola\
 nArt & Wine Festival! Join us in beautiful Capitola Village for a weekend\
 nof fine art\, local wine\, food\, and live entertainment — and stop by 
 our booth\nto say hello\, learn about our work\, and find out how you can 
 help the animals in our care. \nEvent Details\n\nWhat: 42nd Annual Capitol
 a Art & Wine Festival\nWhen: Saturday\, September 12\nSaturday 10:00 AM 
 – 6:00 PM\nWhere: Capitola Village\, Capitola\, CA\nAdmission: FREE to a
 ttend. Wine tasting requires a 2026 Festival\nGlass ($20) plus tasting tok
 ens\; wine tasting is 21+ with valid ID.\nFind us: Look for the Santa Cruz
  SPCA booth in the festival vendor area.\n\nWhy Stop By Our Booth\nWhether
  you’re a longtime supporter or just curious about what we do\, our team
  would\nlove to connect with you. Come by to: \n\nMeet our friendly staff 
 and volunteers\nLearn about adoptable animals looking for their forever ho
 mes\nDiscover ways to get involved — volunteering\, fostering\, and dona
 ting\nPick up information about upcoming events and programs\n\nEvery conv
 ersation helps us find more loving homes and care for animals across our\n
 community. We can’t wait to see you there! \nAbout the Festival\nHosted 
 by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce\, the Capitola Art & Wine Festi
 val\nis a beloved coastal tradition showcasing fine artists\, local wineri
 es\, delicious food\,\nand live music in the heart of Capitola Village. Fe
 stival proceeds support local schools\nand community groups. Learn more at
 \ncapitolaartandwine.com. \n\nVisit the Festival Website
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T155859Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/capitola-art-wine-festival/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20260913T200000Z
DTEND:20260913T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77324-1789304400-1789311600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:September Volunteer Orientation
DTSTART:20260920T170000Z
DTEND:20260920T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:76527-1789898400-1789905600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about giving your time to the animals? 🐾 It all st
 arts at Volunteer Orientation — your first step toward helping shelter d
 ogs and cats find their way to forever homes. \nIn one relaxed\, welcoming
  session you’ll discover all the ways you can pitch in: walking wiggly p
 ups\, coaxing shy cats out of their shells\, fostering\, or lending a hand
  at community events. No experience needed — just a love for animals and
  a couple of hours to spare. \nA few things to know before you join the pa
 ck: \n\n🐶 Volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger animal lovers can exp
 lore our youth programs\, including youth volunteering.\n📅 Most hands-o
 n animal roles ask for a weekly commitment — the animals thrive on consi
 stency!\n❓ Questions? Email us or call 831-465-5000.\n\nReady to join ou
 r pack? Fill out a volunteer application and we’ll see you at orientatio
 n. We can’t wait to work with you! \n\n  🐾 Start My Volunteer Applica
 tion
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/september-volunteer-orientation/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20260920T200000Z
DTEND:20260920T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77336-1789909200-1789916400@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-9/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rescue Readers
DTSTART:20260926T003000Z
DTEND:20260926T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260812T155859Z
UID:77560-1790357400-1790362800@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community,family,literary
DESCRIPTION:Build reading confidence by reading aloud to friendly\, judgme
 nt-free shelter dogs or cats. Come in pajamas\, bring a favorite book\, an
 d enjoy a warm drink with family or friends. \nHow It Works\nReaders choos
 e a dog or cat\, settle in with their favorite book\, and read aloud durin
 g a 30-minute session. The animals love the company\, and kids build confi
 dence in a calm\, no-pressure setting. \nWhat to Know\n\nOne child reader 
 and one adult per session\nSessions are 30 minutes — choose a time that 
 fits your schedule\nAll reading levels welcome — this is about connectio
 n\, not perfection\nPajamas are encouraged! Come cozy and ready to read\nB
 ring a favorite book from home\, or choose one when you arrive\nWarm drink
 s provided for readers and their families\nChoose to read to a dog or a ca
 t — let us know when you register\n\nRescue Readers is part of the Santa
  Cruz SPCA’s Humane Education program.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T155859Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/rescue-readers/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20260927T200000Z
DTEND:20260927T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77338-1790514000-1790521200@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Foster Orientation
DTSTART:20260929T000000Z
DTEND:20260929T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:76786-1790614800-1790618400@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:🏡 Open your heart and home — become a foster! Join us for
  Foster Orientation\, a relaxed one-hour Zoom session where you’ll learn
  how fostering saves lives and how you can help shelter animals thrive on 
 their way to their forever homes. \nFostering is one of the most rewarding
  ways to help — whether it’s caring for a litter of kittens\, giving a
  shy dog a break from the shelter\, or nursing an animal back to health. W
 e’ll walk you through what’s involved\, answer your questions\, and ge
 t you ready to welcome your first foster friend. \n📅 Held the last Mond
 ay of every month\, 5:00–6:00 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom \nHow it works: F
 irst\, fill out our online Foster Application. Once you’ve applied\, we
 ’ll send you a confirmation — and about a week before the next orienta
 tion\, we’ll message all new applicants with the Zoom training link. Wan
 t to learn more first? Visit our Foster page. \n🐾 Fill Out a Foster App
 lication
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/foster-orientation-3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261004T200000Z
DTEND:20261004T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77340-1791118800-1791126000@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-11/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261011T200000Z
DTEND:20261011T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77342-1791723600-1791730800@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:October Volunteer Orientation
DTSTART:20261018T170000Z
DTEND:20261018T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:76531-1792317600-1792324800@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about giving your time to the animals? 🐾 It all st
 arts at Volunteer Orientation — your first step toward helping shelter d
 ogs and cats find their way to forever homes. \nIn one relaxed\, welcoming
  session you’ll discover all the ways you can pitch in: walking wiggly p
 ups\, coaxing shy cats out of their shells\, fostering\, or lending a hand
  at community events. No experience needed — just a love for animals and
  a couple of hours to spare. \nA few things to know before you join the pa
 ck: \n\n🐶 Volunteers must be 16 or older. Younger animal lovers can exp
 lore our youth programs\, including youth volunteering.\n📅 Most hands-o
 n animal roles ask for a weekly commitment — the animals thrive on consi
 stency!\n❓ Questions? Email us or call 831-465-5000.\n\nReady to join ou
 r pack? Fill out a volunteer application and we’ll see you at orientatio
 n. We can’t wait to work with you! \n\n  🐾 Start My Volunteer Applica
 tion
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/october-volunteer-orientation/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261018T200000Z
DTEND:20261018T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77344-1792328400-1792335600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rescue Readers
DTSTART:20261024T003000Z
DTEND:20261024T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260812T155859Z
UID:77564-1792776600-1792782000@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community,family,literary
DESCRIPTION:Build reading confidence by reading aloud to friendly\, judgme
 nt-free shelter dogs or cats. Come in pajamas\, bring a favorite book\, an
 d enjoy a warm drink with family or friends. \nHow It Works\nReaders choos
 e a dog or cat\, settle in with their favorite book\, and read aloud durin
 g a 30-minute session. The animals love the company\, and kids build confi
 dence in a calm\, no-pressure setting. \nWhat to Know\n\nOne child reader 
 and one adult per session\nSessions are 30 minutes — choose a time that 
 fits your schedule\nAll reading levels welcome — this is about connectio
 n\, not perfection\nPajamas are encouraged! Come cozy and ready to read\nB
 ring a favorite book from home\, or choose one when you arrive\nWarm drink
 s provided for readers and their families\nChoose to read to a dog or a ca
 t — let us know when you register\n\nRescue Readers is part of the Santa
  Cruz SPCA’s Humane Education program.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T155859Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/rescue-readers-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261025T200000Z
DTEND:20261025T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77346-1792933200-1792940400@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Foster Orientation
DTSTART:20261027T000000Z
DTEND:20261027T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:76788-1793034000-1793037600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:🏡 Open your heart and home — become a foster! Join us for
  Foster Orientation\, a relaxed one-hour Zoom session where you’ll learn
  how fostering saves lives and how you can help shelter animals thrive on 
 their way to their forever homes. \nFostering is one of the most rewarding
  ways to help — whether it’s caring for a litter of kittens\, giving a
  shy dog a break from the shelter\, or nursing an animal back to health. W
 e’ll walk you through what’s involved\, answer your questions\, and ge
 t you ready to welcome your first foster friend. \n📅 Held the last Mond
 ay of every month\, 5:00–6:00 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom \nHow it works: F
 irst\, fill out our online Foster Application. Once you’ve applied\, we
 ’ll send you a confirmation — and about a week before the next orienta
 tion\, we’ll message all new applicants with the Zoom training link. Wan
 t to learn more first? Visit our Foster page. \n🐾 Fill Out a Foster App
 lication
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/foster-orientation-4/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261101T210000Z
DTEND:20261101T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77348-1793538000-1793545200@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-15/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261108T210000Z
DTEND:20261108T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77350-1794142800-1794150000@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-16/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261115T210000Z
DTEND:20261115T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77352-1794747600-1794754800@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-17/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261122T210000Z
DTEND:20261122T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77354-1795352400-1795359600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-18/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261129T210000Z
DTEND:20261129T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:77356-1795957200-1795964400@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-19/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260817T001129Z
UID:76824-1796083200-1796169599@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:💚 This Giving Tuesday\, every gift for the animals is doubl
 ed! Join the Santa Cruz SPCA on Tuesday\, December 1 and make twice the im
 pact for pets in need. \nThe best place for any pet is home with the famil
 y that loves them. Every gift today goes straight to Heather’s Pet Food 
 Pantry — and thanks to two matching challenges\, your generosity is mult
 iplied the moment it lands: \n\n🥣 Dollar-for-dollar match\, up to $1\,0
 00 per gift — Andrea Moore\, DVM\, matches your gift\, so a $100 gift be
 comes $200 of pet food.\n🥫 Pet Food Pantry challenge\, up to $10\,000 
 — every gift to the pantry is matched\, doubling the meals that keep bel
 oved pets fed and home with their families.\n\nLast year\, the pantry gave
  75\,000+ lbs of free dog and cat food to local families in need. When har
 d times hit\, the cost of a bag of pet food can be the difference between 
 a family keeping their best friend or having to surrender them. Your gift 
 keeps pets fed and families together. \n⏰ The match ends at midnight —
  once today’s matching funds are claimed\, they’re gone. Give now and 
 double the bowls you fill for hungry pets. \n💚 Double My Gift
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001129Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/giving-tuesday/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Foster Orientation
DTSTART:20261201T010000Z
DTEND:20261201T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260805T002418Z
UID:76790-1796058000-1796061600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:🏡 Open your heart and home — become a foster! Join us for
  Foster Orientation\, a relaxed one-hour Zoom session where you’ll learn
  how fostering saves lives and how you can help shelter animals thrive on 
 their way to their forever homes. \nFostering is one of the most rewarding
  ways to help — whether it’s caring for a litter of kittens\, giving a
  shy dog a break from the shelter\, or nursing an animal back to health. W
 e’ll walk you through what’s involved\, answer your questions\, and ge
 t you ready to welcome your first foster friend. \n📅 Held the last Mond
 ay of every month\, 5:00–6:00 PM\n💻 Online via Zoom \nHow it works: F
 irst\, fill out our online Foster Application. Once you’ve applied\, we
 ’ll send you a confirmation — and about a week before the next orienta
 tion\, we’ll message all new applicants with the Zoom training link. Wan
 t to learn more first? Visit our Foster page. \n🐾 Fill Out a Foster App
 lication
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002418Z
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/foster-orientation-5/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261206T210000Z
DTEND:20261206T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260817T001129Z
UID:77358-1796562000-1796569200@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001129Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-20/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261213T210000Z
DTEND:20261213T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260817T001129Z
UID:77360-1797166800-1797174000@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001129Z
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-21/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261220T210000Z
DTEND:20261220T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T001116Z
UID:77362-1797771600-1797778800@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
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LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-22/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
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SUMMARY:Pet Food Pantry
DTSTART:20261227T210000Z
DTEND:20261227T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T061227Z
UID:77364-1798376400-1798383600@spcasc.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Free dog and cat food for Santa Cruz County families and senio
 rs — every Sunday\, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. \nThe Santa Cruz SPCA wants to make
  sure companion animals in our community never go hungry\, and that no fam
 ily has to surrender a pet because they can’t afford to feed it. If mone
 y is tight right now\, please come see us — that’s exactly why we’re
  here. \nWhat you’ll find\n\nOne week’s worth of free dog and cat food
 \nBoth dry and wet food available\nA selection of free used pet supplies\n
 A warm welcome\, with no judgment\n\nWho it’s for\nSeniors and families 
 across Santa Cruz County for whom pet food isn’t affordable right now. N
 o appointment is needed — just stop by during pantry hours. \nWhen & whe
 re\nEvery Sunday\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nSanta Cruz SPCA\n2601 Chanticleer Ave
 nue\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nQuestions? Call (831) 465-5000 \nAbout Heathe
 r’s Pet Food Pantry\nOur Pet Food Pantry was founded in memory of Heathe
 r Zir\, a Santa Cruz resident and lifelong animal lover. Last year the pan
 try welcomed 4\,372 client visits and served 531 families\, including 158 
 seniors — helping hundreds of animals stay home with the people who love
  them. \nThe need keeps growing. Before the pandemic we distributed 13\,00
 0 pounds of pet food a year\; this year we’re working toward 82\,000 pou
 nds. \nWant to help?\nThe pantry runs entirely on community generosity —
  we receive no government funding. You can make a gift to the Pet Food Pan
 try\, or join our volunteer team and lend a hand on Sunday afternoons. \nC
 an’t make it on a Sunday? Our partners also distribute pet food during t
 he week: the Santa Cruz Salvation Army (721 Laurel St.\, Monday–Thursday
 \, 9:00–11:30 AM) and Twin Lakes People’s Pantry (2701 Cabrillo Colleg
 e Drive\, Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:15 PM). \nLearn more about the Pet Food Pa
 ntry →
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LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA\, 2601 Chanticleer Ave.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065
 \, United States
URL:https://spcasc.org/event/pet-food-pantry-23/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time
X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org
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