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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 KAILA's adoption status with email updates.
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KAILA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BUCK's adoption status with email updates.
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BUCK

Alaskan Malamute

Male, 8 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on YOGI's adoption status with email updates.
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YOGI

Mini Lop

Female, 5 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on APRIL's adoption status with email updates.
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APRIL

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LEYLA's adoption status with email updates.
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LEYLA

German Shepherd Dog

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

Australian Kelpie

Female, 6 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LUNA's adoption status with email updates.
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LUNA

German Shepherd Dog

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

Rottweiler

Male, 7 mos
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

Shadow's Fund

PO Box 1472,
Lompoc, CA 93436

ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

5473 Overpass Road,
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus

5399 Overpass Rd,
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MCGRATH's adoption status with email updates.
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MCGRATH

Other/Unknown

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ebbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ebbie

Australian Cattle Dog/Chihuahua

Male, Young
Creston, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Atascadero, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Concrete's adoption status with email updates.
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Concrete

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ROSCOE's adoption status with email updates.
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ROSCOE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Goleta, CA

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