Pet of the Week, March 7, 2010: More than 20 Chihuahuas need homes

The Santa Cruz SPCA has been inundated with Chihuahuas. "They are running and playing everywhere at the SPCA. When you think you have seen the last one, another comes running toward you," says director Lisa Carter.

The SPCA is overcrowded and has taken in many dogs. The latest flock of Chihuahuas was rescued from two out of County shelters that had them on the euthanasia list because they lacked space.

The Santa Cruz SPCA has more than 20 Chihuahuas that need a home. Each has a unique personality and a few don't bark, but make odd sounds to communicate to their Chihuahua companions, Carter says.

For information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is at 2685 Chanticleer Ave. in Santa Cruz and is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a nonprofit and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations.