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My name is FALCON!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Adoption fee: $110

This helps Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
8 years 9 months old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A528347

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet FALCON
Quiet gentle Falcon is part of a bonded pair with Olsa, who is most likely his daughter. They were left behind when the family moved away, and found themselves in our shelter, sad and confused. But they have each other and that seems to make all the difference! They have been in foster care for several months and are doing very well there.
Falcon is about ten years old and about 53 pounds. He is a sweet gentle soul who doesn`t wanna cause any trouble. He loves going on walks around the neighborhood but otherwise is just happy to hang out. He is not fit enough for hikes or long walks however.The two of them are so easy that anybody who wants dogs that make few demands but are good company would be lucky to have these two. They are crate trained and love going on car rides as well and of course they are housebroken. They do great with other dogs and seemed scared when they met a cat. They are gentle with children.
Falcon is extremely shy when he first meets people so you need to give him a chance to warm up to you. He will need multiple meetings and a patient person to give him time to build trust, and would need a gradual transition to a new home. Once he does, he will worship you and give you his absolute loyalty, seeking you out for affection and attention. He walks gently on leash but can be frightened by strangers approaching so he would need to be allowed to keep his distance.
Olsa and Falcon are very attached to each other, and need to go together to a home with a secure yard and a patient family who will let them settle in and build trust at their own pace. The reward is two dogs who are affectionate, obedient, quiet, and easy to have around!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A528347
Contact
shelter staff
Email
Address
5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93111
Donation
Tangible donations for the care and enrichment of the shelter dogs are always welcome. Drop off at the shelter and ask for a tax-deductible receipt:

Wishlist

--Costco jerky treats
--EasyWalk(r) Harnesses (medium and large)
--NEW tug, soft, or squeaky toys of all sizes to be included in gift bags going home with adopted dogs
--Polyester Blankets (no fringe, no electric)
--Jackets and Sweaters
--Kongs of all shapes and sizes
--Treat-dispensing wobbler Kongs (large)
--Rope Toys

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please review our adoptable animals before making an appointment to meet one of our dogs. The shelters do their best to have a posting of photos of dogs in foster and dogs temporarily away from the shelter.

You may visit our shelter at 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA Monday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m with adoption hours from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our shelters are closed for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our volunteer adoption counselors or staff will be happy to show you any available dog for your consideration.

We also welcome out of town or out of state adoptions.

A dog adoption from the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter is $110 and includes a spay/neuter certificate, current vaccinations, rabies, health records, transition food, loaner items, goody bag, and a coupon for 4 free dog behavior training sessions which is funded by donations to K-9 PALS for the promotion of life-long homes for dogs. Dog license fees for your city or county are additional.

We are committed to being a resource for you for the life of your pet. You may contact our knowledgeable volunteers at any time with questions or reference needs for behavior modification, etc. We want your adoption to be "Fur-Ever."

Adoption application

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Adoption hours are Monday through Saturday 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

More about this shelter

Our Mission: To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the animals and people we serve through proactive intervention, effective enforcement, collaboration, education, and the compassionate care and rehoming of sheltered animals.

Santa Barbara County operates two shelters in the County: Goleta/Santa Barbara & Santa Maria.

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