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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 Dulce's adoption status with email updates.
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Dulce

Lop, Holland

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

Netherland Dwarf

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

Lop, Holland

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

Guinea Pig

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

Harlequin

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

Rhinelander

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

Guinea Pig

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

Lop, Holland

Female, Young
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.)

Spark Rescue Santa Barbara

PO Box 8445,
Santa Barbara, CA 93118

Cassie's Cats

1744 E Main St,
VENTURA, CA 93001

ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

5473 Overpass Road,
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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

Corgi/Dachshund

Male, 3 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marla's adoption status with email updates.
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Marla

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 9 yrs
Santa Paula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Freckles's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Freckles

Chihuahua/Beagle

Male, Senior
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Anne's adoption status with email updates.
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Anne

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 4 mos
Santa Paula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SASSY's adoption status with email updates.
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SASSY

Australian Kelpie

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HANNAH's adoption status with email updates.
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HANNAH

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Ojai, CA

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