SPCA Monterey County - Salinas, California

Freedom W.

We adopted our baby kitty last month. This location is well kept, clean, and very nice. Way bigger than any other one I have been to. The staff was friendly and helpful and made sure we knew everything we needed to bring our new kitty home. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a new forever pet.

Jamie N.

Recently, my family and I had to make a very hard decision to put our family dog down. The manager went above and beyond for us, making this unbelievably hard time, just the tiniest bit easier. The staff then followed up with a card expressing their condolences. We are very grateful for them and appreciate their kindness.

michael A.

Great facility, staff , and most of all ANIMALS!!! The dogs are so well behaved and most of the cats have their own room. They really focus on the pets here and everyone is so very helpful.

Patricia G.

We found a new family member here and our new kitten has found her forever home. We are so blessed and excited for our new adventure to begin. This shelter is spotless and cheerful. Every one was so helpful. We make a monthly donation but truly what they offer is priceless. We are so very happy.

Kimberlyn F.

I was about to share my wholly disappointing experience in dealing with the staff in the Adoption Center and Behavioral Center, but reading over the comments that go back over the years with similar complaints about miscommunication, ignorance, callousness, and now I'll add rudeness, it doesn't appear that complaining does anything.

Dear SPCA, Clear communication at every step and sincere apologies for the lack of communication on YOUR part are warranted (read their rebuttals below--they simply do not take responsibility).

Here's a script for what you should say instead of implying that a potential adopter/community member is lying about calling about a dog and then showing no concern that they are visibly disappointed and upset.

"I’m sorry that the person on the phone didn’t tell you that you needed an appointment. When we wrote "call for an appointment" we meant you could ONLY see her with an appointment rather than come on over as the person on the phone said. Why don’t we let you meet the dog anyway? But we have to let the people with the appointment also visit her later. Again I apologize for the confusion. With our several different phone lines, unfortunately sometimes the wrong person answers and they simply do not tell the right information. I understand your disappointment and will be sure that all staff are clearer in their communication and that we reword our site information. Again, I am sorry for the miscommunication on our part. We truly appreciate your wanting to adopt rather than shop. Can we put you on the contact list to assure you you know when the next dog with these similar qualities becomes available?"

Sierra Y.

Such a wonderful place! One of the best animal shelters I've seen, the facilities are clean, open, and the people are incredibly helpful. Not only do they have mostly communal rooms for the (sociable) cats, but the rooms have covered patios for them as well. The whole area is welcoming, not pushy, and very obviously focused on well-being for the animals who come through their facilities.

MaryAlice B.

They are amazing! I brought my young to get fixed. they told me a good spot to hang out cause I'm not from the area, walked me through the steps for afterwards/recovery, helped me figure out everything I needed and answered any questions I had. Definitely amazing people who care about all the animals they see in here.

Stinger G. T.

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