My name is
HABANERO!

Posted 11 hours ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Cared for by Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua

Color

Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

Age

2 years old, Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A537813

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Habanero: The Boss with the Most!
He Age: 2 years (Old enough to know better, but young enough not to care!)
Weight: 9 lbs of pure `chihuahua-ity`
About Me: Hey there, I’m Habanero! I might be small, but I’m not just a lap
dog — I’m the CEO of my own fiefdom! My smooth tricolor coat is always on
point, and my ears? Let’s just say they’re highly tuned to the sound of
treats being opened. With me, it’s all about direct orders - I mean,
cuddles!
Background: I’ve been waiting for my forever home since November 14, 2024,
hanging out at the shelter and running my “Habanero Happiness Management”
program.
Ideal Family: Looking for humans who will pamper me like the king I am.
Bonus points if you have a cozy spot on the couch and an endless supply of
chew toys! Come visit me at and prepare for my reign of adorableness to
change your world! Let’s spice things up together!

Shelter

Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

A537813

Contact

shelter staff

Phone

(805) 681-5285

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Website

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

Address

5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93111

Donation

Tangible donations for the care and enrichment of the shelter dogs are always welcome. Drop off at the shelter and ask for a tax-deductible receipt:

Wishlist

--Costco jerky treats
--EasyWalk(r) Harnesses (medium and large)
--NEW tug, soft, or squeaky toys of all sizes to be included in gift bags going home with adopted dogs
--Polyester Blankets (no fringe, no electric)
--Jackets and Sweaters
--Kongs of all shapes and sizes
--Treat-dispensing wobbler Kongs (large)
--Rope Toys

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please review our adoptable animals before making an appointment to meet one of our dogs. The shelters do their best to have a posting of photos of dogs in foster and dogs temporarily away from the shelter.

You may visit our shelter at 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA Monday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m with adoption hours from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our shelters are closed for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our volunteer adoption counselors or staff will be happy to show you any available dog for your consideration.

We also welcome out of town or out of state adoptions.

A dog adoption from the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter is $110 and includes a spay/neuter certificate, current vaccinations, rabies, health records, transition food, loaner items, goody bag, and a coupon for 4 free dog behavior training sessions which is funded by donations to K-9 PALS for the promotion of life-long homes for dogs. Dog license fees for your city or county are additional.

We are committed to being a resource for you for the life of your pet. You may contact our knowledgeable volunteers at any time with questions or reference needs for behavior modification, etc. We want your adoption to be "Fur-Ever."

Adoption application

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

Go meet their pets

Adoption hours are Monday through Saturday 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

More about this shelter

Our Mission: To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the animals and people we serve through proactive intervention, effective enforcement, collaboration, education, and the compassionate care and rehoming of sheltered animals.

Santa Barbara County operates two shelters in the County: Goleta/Santa Barbara & Santa Maria.