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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 DARLA's adoption status with email updates.
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DARLA

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Male, 4 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OLIVE's adoption status with email updates.
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OLIVE

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Pug

Female, 1 yr
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 Maria Campus

1687 W. Stowell Rd,
Santa Maria, CA 93458

Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & Dog Adoption & Welfare Group

111 Commerce Drive, P.O. Box 335,
Buellton, CA 93427

Spark Rescue Santa Barbara

PO Box 8445,
Santa Barbara, CA 93118

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A527989's adoption status with email updates.
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A527989

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky 2's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Lucky 2

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult
Creston, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KEELAN's adoption status with email updates.
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KEELAN

Rhinelander

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Goleta, CA
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

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