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Meet Socks, a 1 year old, spayed female, black & white speckled herding breed mix who just happens to be this week's Pet of the Week at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

Socks came to the shelter when her previous people realized they didn't have the time or resources she needed. "Teenage" pups sometimes find themselves in the Shelter after the honeymoon period of puppyhood wears off and guardians are overwhelmed with adolescent dog energy, curiosity, and boundary-pushing. Socks would thrive in an active home with plenty of positive reinforcement training and food puzzle toys to keep her mentally stimulated, as well as plenty of physical activity - jogging, hiking, and play. If you're worried you won't get your steps in this El Niño winter, Socks is sure to hold you accountable!

At the Shelter, Socks has loved running, wrestling and good games of bitey-face with other dog friends. Her current bestie is Biscuit, another cute, charming handsome black & white teenager. Socks might be a great playmate for an active pooch you already have, or you might consider adopting Socks AND Biscuit, or one of her other shelter play buddies! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sat. Nov. 14th, 10am-1pm - Adoptable Dogs at Scotts Valley Feed
• Sat. Nov. 14th, 3:30-5:30pm - Aptos Art Factory Holiday Gift-making: Sculpt Your Pet
• Sun., Nov. 15th 12-30-3pm - Bunnies & Brews at Balefire Brewery
• Thurs. Nov. 19th 5:30-8:30 pm - Taps on Taps - Paint & Sip @ Steel Bonnet in Scotts Valley with artist Suzy Rad
• Fri. Nov. 20th - Healthy Pets for All vaccine clinic in Felton
• Fri. Nov., 20th 4:30-6 pm - Bedtime Stories for Shelter Pets

For more info, Listen to Pet-O-Rama at 11am Thursdays here on the pig or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

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