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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.)

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Sammy

Guinea Pig

Male, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
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Kern

Californian

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
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Murphy

Lop, Holland

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
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Peluchita/Blanca

Guinea Pig

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
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Scrungly

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
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Macaroon

Guinea Pig

Female, 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.)

Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus

5399 Overpass Rd,
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

5473 Overpass Road,
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center

705 E. Santa Barbara Street,
Santa Paula, CA 93060

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*BINDI

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 mo
Camarillo, CA
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PATCH

Husky

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Ashland, OR
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*MORRIS

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Camarillo, CA
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Noelle

Poodle (Miniature)/Maltese

Female, 2 yrs
Santa Barbara, CA
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Bleu Cheese

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Buellton, CA
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Rocky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Santa Paula, CA

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