Formerly known as Blackie’s Senior Friends through the Santa Cruz SPCA. Dr. Jean’s Senior Friends encourages senior people to adopt senior pets by waiving adoption fees when a senior-to-senior match is made. Adoption includes the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, a free vet exam, and educational literature. To qualify as a Dr. Jean’s Senior Friends adopter, you must be over the age of 62, on a fixed or low income, live within Santa Cruz County, and submit an approved adoption application. Dogs and cats adopted through the program must be 6 years of age or older.