The SPCA for Monterey County

I dropped off two stray kitties at the SPCA in Monterey because they were little and I thought the SPCA would provide better care than what we could. I was so WRONG! The SPCA made it sound like they would take care of them in their nursery or find them a foster home, unless the county "wanted them." They never said that the HAVE to give the kitties to the county and that the county euthanizes them, but when I called to check on the kitties their story changed. They were very non-transparent about the whole process because they want to appear like the rescue and protect animals, but they don't. I expressly requested that if they couldn't find a place for them, to please call me back and I would take them and try to care for them even though I don't know how. They didn't do that. They made it sound like they would take care of them, but they didn't, yet they took our donation. The SPCA LIES!! If you don't want a stray kitty to get euthanized, take care of it yourself. The SPCA does NOT rescue and protect all animals. They are not to be trusted. Lesson learned the hard way. UPDATE in response to SPCA comment below: If the SPCA had been straightforward from the beginning and clearly stated that they weren’t going to try to save them, I wouldn’t have left the kitties under their care. When I spoke with the county shelter on the phone the said the SPCA never offered to keep them. They didn’t say that they HAD to take them, but that they were called in to pick up the kitties so they did. NO ONE tried to save these kitties. I thought I was doing the right thing by leaving these poor helpless creatures with the SPCA because I thought they would take good care of them, but now I know they can’t be trusted. And NO, the shelter clearly told me they euthanized them because they had nowhere to send them, not because they had any medical issues. The SPCA is now trying to make it something that it’s not.
1 7 years ago (18-05-2018)

Clean, friendly staff, nice space. The animals available was a surprisingly smaller number than I expected. Hopefully that's a good thing! The one person who does foster care was not in the day we visited, the reason for our visit, so we left contact info and have not heard back yet. Staff was immediately responsive when i pointed out a raw spot on one cats belly as we walked through and looked. The volunteer we interacted with was also helpful.
4 7 years ago (20-03-2018)

Look, it's an SPCA... But, ima give 5 stars. I needed my cat spayed. Called every vet i could locate on Google, all gave me an estimate of over $200... I should have gotten my cat spayed some place OTHER than CA where it's less than $100 from a proper vet... So, back to SPCA: waiting list for spays and neuters, but i honestly didn't have to wait too long, and it was only $30, plus i got her her shots while there, and in total, i got her all legal for less than $100. I've been to some places that price gouge or stink, this place wasn't that. It seems pretty legit. My kitty had no problems. So, if you need low cost, basic pet care, definitely get in touch with this place.
5 7 years ago (13-03-2018)

I recently moved here from out of state and ive finally been ready to get a kitty again. I was able to adopt the most loving and super healthy kitty here for a really cheap price. They are very organized and professional. You can see the cages are clean and the animals are cared for. I have honestly never in my life seen such a well put together animal shelter. If I would give ten stars I could.
5 7 years ago (26-03-2018)

This is a wonderful facility with so much to offer our community! The adoption area is beautiful and open to the public, so you can go in and visit with the animals any time. The SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic is friendly, efficient, and cost-effective, and they don't charge an exam or office fee! They do spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips, deworming, and flea/tick preventative. Prices are all on the wall, like a fast food menu, so you know exactly how much your bill is going to be. My husband and I had to day goodbye to our 16 year old cat a few months ago, and we had him euthanized at the SPCA. They made a terrible experience bearable with their kindness, compassion, and efficiency. They even make it easy to cremated your pet and order an urn if you so desire (not required, just an option), and the engraved urn we got is a beautiful tribute to a faithful friend. All told, the Monterey County SPCA is a rare find among animal shelters. This special place deserves our support and patronage, because they are doing very meaningful work in our community, and doing it very well.
5 8 years ago (21-01-2018)