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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

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Adoptable pets at Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

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Rocky

Australian Shepherd

Male, 9 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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Cookie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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Nova

Husky/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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Theo

American Eskimo Dog/Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs 10 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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Wally

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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Sophia

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 10 mos
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.

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MORA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
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BRAVO

Labrador Retriever/Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs
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Sadie

Bull Terrier/Husky

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
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Chachi

Pomeranian/Papillon

Male, Adult
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Widget

Rat Terrier

Male, 13 yrs
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Cat

Calico

Female, Young
Creston, CA

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