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

Animal rescue in Santa Barbara, California

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Address

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

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Adoptable Pets at Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

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CJ

Lionhead

Male, Adult

Santa Barbara, CA

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Size
(when grown) Standard
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House-trained
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Willie Bunson

Chinchilla, Giant

Male, Young

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Giant
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House-trained
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Sharkey

Dutch

Female, Young

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Standard
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House-trained
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Rick/Gracie

American Sable

Male, Adult

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Standard
Details
House-trained
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Ms. Peach

Rhinelander

Female, Adult

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Standard
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House-trained
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Shania/Taylor

Californian

Female, Young

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Standard
Details
House-trained
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Tina

Guinea Pig

Female, Young

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Esme

Guinea Pig

Female, Young

Santa Barbara, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Lexi

Guinea Pig

Female, Young

Santa Barbara, CA

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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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. 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.
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.

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SOCKS

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr

Goleta, CA

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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STETSON

St. Bernard

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos

Goleta, CA

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Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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No Details Provided
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DENNY

Chihuahua

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo

Goleta, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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