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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 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 Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Lop, Holland

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

Lop, Holland

Male, Young
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
We'll also keep you updated on Mama's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama

Dutch

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

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.)

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

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

Belgian Malinois

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Solvang, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JOSIE's adoption status with email updates.
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JOSIE

French Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *HARLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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*HARLEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Camarillo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SNOW's adoption status with email updates.
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SNOW

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ARIES's adoption status with email updates.
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ARIES

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Yorkie Poo

Female, 1 yr
Santa Barbara, CA

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