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LOW COST SPAY OR NEUTER FOR YOUR DOG, CAT, OR RABBIT.
  • Sponsored by Friends of the Watsonville Animal Shelter (FOWAS)
  • This program is for low-income Watsonville and Freedom residents.
  • Certificates are $40.00 per animal. Proof of income is required.
  • For information call the Watsonville Animal Shelter: 454-7303 (press 7).
  • Find out more.

Welcome to the FOWAS Site

Santa Cruz County Animal Services (including the Santa Cruz and Watsonville shelters) spends much of their revenue on staff salaries and building and vehicle maintenance. They cannot afford many supplies that benefit the adoptable animals, or programs that aid the adoption process. FOWAS (Friends Of Watsonville Animal Shelter) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the animals at the Watsonville Animal Shelter with special projects and donations. More about FOWAS.
Saturday, May 18, 2013   |   1 - 4 PM

Healthy Dogs Shots Fair in Watsonville

Ramsay Park, Baseball Field, 1301 Main Street, Watsonville, CA

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and FOWAS will host the Healthy Dogs Shots Fair for pets of Santa Cruz County residents!

  • FREE DOG VACCINATIONS:
    • FREE Rabies Shots
    • FREE Distemper/Parvo Shots
    • Puppies must be a minimum of 4 months old for rabies shot and 2 months old for distemper/parvo shot.
  • LOW-COST MICROCHIP: $5 (includes registration)
  • Information on FREE and low-cost spay or neuter options!
  • Dogs must be brought on a leash!
All services will be provided on a first come, first served basis.    Dog owners will also have the opportunity to learn about responsible pet ownership and to receive dog training tips.

See pictures from last year's event!
Posted: 05/10/2013

FOWAS rescues 2 dogs in need

Find out about Andy (left) and Sophie.

See the stories - click here.		 rescued dog
Posted: 02/11/2013

FOWAS assists with Spay Day 2013

The Santa Cruz County Animay Shelter is offering FREE spay or neuter services for dogs, cats and rabbits in honor of World Spay Day.

Registration and scheduling are on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 from 10am to 3pm.

Find out more. Go to SCCAS page - click here or click on image at right.		 Spay Day
Posted: 09/24/2012

FOWAS assists Rabbit Haven with rescue

After 27 rabbits were confiscated by Santa Cruz County Animal Control, FOWAS helped Rabbit Haven provide supplies, care and the spaying/neutering.

See the story - click here.      [Photos below: The Rabbit Haven]
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Posted: 09/23/2012

FOWAS rescues a dog in need

This dog was found in Watsonville by a humane officer. He was bleeding and we think think he had gotten into Rat Poison (Decon).

See the story - click here.		 rescued dog
Posted: 08/06/2012

FOWAS rescue of feral moms and kittens

See the story - click here.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Another successful Healthy Dogs Shots Fair

This year's Healthy Dog Vaccination Fair
was at Ramsey Park in Watsonville.

Thank you to all who helped. Stay tuned for news about next year's fair.
347 vaccines were provided at the Fair and FOWAS donated $700 toward the vaccines. Find out more about this event and other FOWAS activities.

See pictures for this event on facebook: 2012 and 2011.

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Purchase Dog Artwork and Help Animals!

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Constance Chandlee is a local artist who has generously donated her talent to to finance our Second Chance Fund and Creature Comfort Fund. Find out more: