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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 GHOST's adoption status with email updates.
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GHOST

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MANDY's adoption status with email updates.
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MANDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DJ's adoption status with email updates.
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DJ

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LILY's adoption status with email updates.
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LILY

Boxer

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PRECIOUS's adoption status with email updates.
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PRECIOUS

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Australian Shepherd/Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Rottweiler

Female, 5 yrs
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

Hope and Dignity Animal Rescue

Santa Barbara, CA 93130

We'll also keep you updated on Ringo/Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Ringo/Phoebe

Guinea Pig

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 12 yrs 4 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TIGGER's adoption status with email updates.
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TIGGER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OLSA's adoption status with email updates.
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OLSA

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Salamat's adoption status with email updates.
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Salamat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KEN's adoption status with email updates.
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KEN

Rex

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Goleta, CA

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