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Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

Animal shelter in Santa Maria, CA

As one of the first animal welfare agencies in the West, Santa Barbara Humane has served our local communities since 1887. Our campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offer adoptions, low-cost veterinary services, and affordable dog training classes. SB Humane is a local nonprofit organization not funded or controlled by any national animal protection group or governmental agency.

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1687 W. Stowell Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93458
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1687 W. Stowell Rd

Santa Maria, CA 93458

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 Humane, Santa Maria Campus

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Perla's adoption status with email updates.
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Perla

English Bulldog

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bat's adoption status with email updates.
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Bat

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Papillon/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs
Santa Maria, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, New Cuyama, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Our adoption centers are open daily from 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., closed Wednesdays.
Adoptions are on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.

When you arrive, please stop by the front desk to meet with a counselor. Visitors are accompanied by staff or volunteers to keep our animals comfortable and minimize their stress.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Matcha's adoption status with email updates.
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Matcha

Siamese

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior
Creston, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DUNCAN's adoption status with email updates.
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DUNCAN

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chamomile's adoption status with email updates.
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Chamomile

Cairn Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Buellton, CA

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