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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 MIA's adoption status with email updates.
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MIA

Husky

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

Labrador Retriever/Doberman Pinscher

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A539023's adoption status with email updates.
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A539023

Other/Unknown

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Husky

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

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 1 yr 5 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

Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus

5399 Overpass Rd,
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

Woods Humane Society - North County

2300 Ramona Road,
Atascadero, CA 93422

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

County Animal Shelter, 5473 Overpass Road,
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Creston, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ilsa/Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Ilsa/Thor

Florida White

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LEO's adoption status with email updates.
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LEO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Danzy - Gray Tuxedo's adoption status with email updates.
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Danzy - Gray Tuxedo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Goleta, CA

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