Meet Leeloo

Meet Leeloo, the female Shih Tzu. Leelo has gone through a bit of transition in the past month after his guardian was unable to continue caring for him. Leeloo has a history of being social with adults and children alike in her previous home. She has also lived with dogs (up to 4 in a home) as well as cats (2 in a home). Any resident dogs should meet at the Shelter prior to adoption. Any introductions to felines in the home should be done in a slow, thoughtful manner. Leeloo will need some patience in the transition to her adoptive home as far as life skills and manners like potty training. Positive reinforcement based training and management of the environment will help Leeloo to perfect potty training and bond with her guardian. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw! Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.