My name is CLIFFORD!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 4 days ago

Cared for by Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

Adoption fee: $110

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

My basic info

Breed

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

2 years 1 month old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

74 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A551779

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Clifford is the sweetest boy, but he came to the shelter scared and distrustful of new people. Once he warms up he is loving, obedient, and above all PLAYFUL. This young dog would chase a ball all day. He is smart and treat motivated, and we know he’ll respond quickly to training.

He really doesn’t take long to come around now, and has met strangers both out in public and in shelter with success. Clifford still struggles with fear based responses, though, and will need a confident and experienced handler who can help him feel safe and make good choices.

He shows real promise with other dogs, just needs to learn how to play a little better post neuter. You’ll see his body language is all play in the videos.

Though Clifford has made great improvements in the shelter, he is on our urgent to exit list, as we don’t want him to backslide into fearfulness by staying at the shelter.

Can you help Clifford?

Shelter

Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

A551779

Contact

shelter staff

Phone

(805) 681-5285

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Website

https://www.sbcanimalservices.org

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

https://www.countyofsb.org/1386/Adoption-Procedures

Go meet their pets

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.