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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

Animal shelter in Santa Maria, CA

About Santa Barbara County Animal Services:
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is the leading animal welfare organization in Santa Barbara County, caring for nearly 6,000 pets in their shelters annually, and thousands of families across the community. SBCAS is dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership and providing comprehensive animal care services to enhance the lives of both pets and people in the community. Through various programs and initiatives, the organization strives to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of animals.


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.

Contact
Email
Address
548 W. Foster Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Donation The shelter is always in need of leashes, harnesses, collars, blankets, towels, dog and cat treats/toys, creamy peanut butter, and litter boxes. For cash donations go to www.sbcanimalcare.org
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Meet their adoptable pets

548 W. Foster Road

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

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BABY 4

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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BABY 9

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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BABY 11

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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BABY 10

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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BABY 7

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA
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BABY 5

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 mos
Santa Maria, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Barbara County Animal Services provides enforcment, licensing, and sheltering services to Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton, Guadalupe, Goleta, The Chumash Tribe of Santa Ynez Valley, and unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara County. We provide shelter services only to the city of Santa Barbara.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters must fill out an application/survey and be screened by a staff member or volunteer to ensure that the animal you have selected will be a good match in your household. Please contact the office staff at the shelter to begin the adoption process.


If you would like additional info or have questions regarding a particular animal, please call 805-934-6119 and a staff member will assist you.

Adoption application

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

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Lisa

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
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TNT

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
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OREO

Pointer/Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
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Riley

Rottweiler/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 6 mos
Buellton, CA
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Suzy Q

Dwarf Hotot

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
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Lutra - Cuddle Bug

Calico

Female, Young
San Luis Obispo, CA

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