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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

Animal shelter in Santa Maria, CA

Volunteers needed now. Are you an animal lover, do you have a couple of hours each week to volunteer? Many opportunities available. Work with dogs, cats, bunnies, office work, fostering and more. For more details on volunteering contact Michelle Maltun at (805) 345-5741.

We care for stray and homeless animals, including cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, rabbits and other animals such as chickens, guinea pigs or iguanas. We always hope the family will come to reclaim their lost pet, but if not, we work to find a loving new family for them.

We ensure that dogs are current on their rabies vaccination and license.

At Animal Services, our goal is to ensure that all the animals in our County have a safe place to live. We work hard to find loving homes for the many dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals that come into our care. Together, with community partners and concerned citizens, we are making sure that all these animals have a "Forever Home!"

Contact
Email
Address
548 W. Foster Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Donation The shelter is always in need of leashes, harnesses, collars, blankets, towels, dog and cat treats/toys, creamy peanut butter, and litter boxes. For cash donations go to www.sbcanimalcare.org
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Meet their adoptable pets

548 W. Foster Road

Santa Maria, CA 93455

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

We'll also keep you updated on MARGE's adoption status with email updates.
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MARGE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HAZELNUT's adoption status with email updates.
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HAZELNUT

Other/Unknown

Female, 1 yr
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ADDY's adoption status with email updates.
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ADDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WOLF's adoption status with email updates.
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WOLF

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BART's adoption status with email updates.
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BART

Australian Kelpie/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on FIG's adoption status with email updates.
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FIG

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PRETZEL's adoption status with email updates.
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PRETZEL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on AVA's adoption status with email updates.
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AVA

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Santa Maria, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Barbara County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters must fill out an application/survey and be screened by a staff member or volunteer to ensure that the animal you have selected will be a good match in your household. Please contact the office staff at the shelter to begin the adoption process.

If you would like additional info or have questions regarding a particular animal, please call 805-934-6119 and a staff member will assist you.

Adoption application

https://www.countyofsb.org/1386/Adoption-Procedures

Pets at shelters & rescues near Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

Cal Poly Cat Program

1 Grand Ave,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

K-9 PALS - K-9 Placement & Assistance League, Inc.

P.O. Box 60755,
Santa Barbara, CA 93160

IPURR

Atascadero, CA 93422

We'll also keep you updated on ESTRELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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ESTRELLA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TOMATO's adoption status with email updates.
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TOMATO

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas/Titus's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas/Titus

Polish

Male, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin/Peter's adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin/Peter

Rhinelander

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Raymond's adoption status with email updates.
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Raymond

Chihuahua

Male, Young
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HAWKEYE's adoption status with email updates.
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HAWKEYE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos
Goleta, CA

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