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Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

Animal rescue in Santa Barbara, CA

Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. B.U.N.S. operates the rabbit area under a contract to the county and at no cost to the public. Shelter rabbits are available as pets.

Our Mission
1. To provide shelter and care to rabbits in need;
2. To promote the spaying and neutering of rabbits;
3. To promote the education of humane care, welfare & behavior of rabbits.
4. To provide humane care to other small animals at the shelter.

Contact
Address
County Animal Shelter
5473 Overpass Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Meet their adoptable pets

County Animal Shelter

5473 Overpass Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Adoptable pets at Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on D'Andre/Morgan's adoption status with email updates.
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D'Andre/Morgan

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marshmallow/Smores's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshmallow/Smores

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy/Harper's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy/Harper

Rhinelander

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Keelan/Everly's adoption status with email updates.
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Keelan/Everly

Rhinelander

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
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

Rescue FAQs

Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. B.U.N.S. operates the rabbit area under a contract to the county and at no cost to the public. Shelter rabbits are available as pets. B.U.N.S. adopts to homes in Santa Barbara County, California, but will consider adoptions in Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as well.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adopting families are counseled by a B.U.N.S. volunteer. We help you to select a pet that will fit into your home and life style. After adoption, B.U.N.S. provides ongoing information on care. B.U.N.S. has brochures on rabbit and guinea pig care. A phone hotline provides access to a knowledgeable volunteer. Adopting families receive a newsletter with care information. We offer a monthly class, Basic Bunny and Guinea Pig, that covers husbandry, handling and training. Go to www.bunssb.org to subscribe to the newsletter or check class dates and times.

B.U.N.S. adopts to homes in Santa Barbara County, California, but will consider adoptions in Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as well.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

ATRA (Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association)

P.O. Box 824,
Somis, CA 93066

Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation

P.O. Box 1495,
Solvang, CA 93464

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

Other/Unknown

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chula's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Chula

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

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

Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *MILKY WAY's adoption status with email updates.
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*MILKY WAY

Doberman Pinscher

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Xena *Brandy*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Xena *Brandy*

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Santa Paula, CA

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