SCCAS Featured Pet Dientes to Open Pioneer Street Dental Clinic July 5

Sweet Cider

Cider is a 6-year-old neutered male German Shepherd who is as sweet as he could be. He originally came to the Shelter as an owner surrender when his owner was hospitalized and was unable to care for him.

Cider had been an emotional support pup for his owner and was with them 24/7 since he was a puppy. His foster home reported that he was such a sweet and easy dog, except he does get stressed when he is separated from his human. An adoptive home where Cider can be someone’s shadow would be the best fit.

At the Shelter he is known by volunteers and staff as being a gentle and calm dog who loves to walk, hang out at home and carry around his favorite toy.

While Cider did not come with a history with cats he was exposed to cats on an overnight with a volunteer and seemed to ignore them. With dogs Cider is fairly neutral and prefers to coexist instead of play; a home with another dog might be a fit provided they meet at the Shelter before adoption.

Cider also has been around young children in his previous home and did well.

This pup is a big boy and will pull on the leash when excited but calms down with longer walks and is very manageable on a harness. If you are looking for a more mature, gentle pup to be your best pal and daily companion come to SCCAS and meet Cider today!

Right now the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is full of adoptable animals. Fostering animals is an awesome way to improve a Shelter animal’s life and fill your home with love and fun!

If you are interested in fostering any kind of animal please email jillian. ganley@santacruzcounty.us

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Right now the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is full of adoptable animals. Fostering animals is an awesome way to improve a Shelter animal’s life and fill your home with love and fun! If you are interested in fostering any kind of animal please email jillian. ganley@santacruzcounty.us. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is located at 1001 Rodriguez St and is open every day from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter’s full-service, open-admission shelter: 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062

Hours: Daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Website: www.scanimalshelter.org

SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours

Emergency: 831-471-1182 • After Hours: jillian.ganley@santacruzcounty.us

On July 5, the nonprofit Dientes Community Dental Care expects to open the doors to their newest clinic at 100 Pioneer St. in the Harvey West neighborhood of Santa Cruz, taking over the space from Santa Cruz Dental, which merged with two other dentists and moved to 550 Water St.

The five-chair Pioneer Street clinic replaces Dientes’ four-chair Beach Flats clinic, which closed in May due to flooding.

Dientes, which provides dental care for those with public insurance or who lack insurance, expects to serve an additional 450 people at the new location.

“We are excited to bring more oral healthcare to Santa Cruz to address a glaring need,” said Dientes CEO Laura Marcus. “Our new Pioneer Street location, with an extra dental chair and improved facilities, allows us to serve more patients, especially lowincome adults. We believe everyone in our community should have the dignity that comes with a healthy smile.”

Dientes’ 2022 Oral Health Report found only one in four adults with Medi-Cal are able to go to the dentist because of capacity issues.

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Dr. Samuel Kuo, Dientes’ lead dentist at Pioneer Street, added, “Our priority is to provide excellent dental care — care that ultimately improves our patient’s lives. This was my experience as a young Dientes patient over 20 years ago, and it’s why I am here today — to make a difference and give back to my community.”

The Pioneer Street clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art dental technology and the additional chair reduce wait times. The location is near major public transportation routes and has ample parking.

Existing Beach Flats patients will have their care transferred to Pioneer Street as of July 5. To book an appointment or join the patient waitlist, see: www.dientes.org/ appointments.

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