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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

Animal shelter in Santa Maria, CA

Volunteers needed now. Are you an animal lover, do you have a couple of hours each week to volunteer? Many opportunities available. Work with dogs, cats, bunnies, office work, fostering and more. For more details on volunteering contact Michelle Maltun at (805) 345-5741.

We care for stray and homeless animals, including cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, rabbits and other animals such as chickens, guinea pigs or iguanas. We always hope the family will come to reclaim their lost pet, but if not, we work to find a loving new family for them.

We ensure that dogs are current on their rabies vaccination and license.

At Animal Services, our goal is to ensure that all the animals in our County have a safe place to live. We work hard to find loving homes for the many dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals that come into our care. Together, with community partners and concerned citizens, we are making sure that all these animals have a "Forever Home!"

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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

We'll also keep you updated on CANDY's adoption status with email updates.
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CANDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JJ's adoption status with email updates.
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JJ

Other/Unknown

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RANDY's adoption status with email updates.
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RANDY

Husky

Male, 11 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on NUCITA's adoption status with email updates.
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NUCITA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DUCKY's adoption status with email updates.
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DUCKY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BESTIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BESTIE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on EDEN's adoption status with email updates.
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EDEN

Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SOPHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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SOPHIE

Collie

Female, 1 yr
Santa Maria, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Barbara County

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

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

RESQCATS

Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Central Coast Pug Rescue

P.O. Box 2902, 1488 Manhattan Avenue,
Pismo Beach, CA 93448

Befriended Felines of San Luis

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

We'll also keep you updated on Este's adoption status with email updates.
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Este

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHECKERS's adoption status with email updates.
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CHECKERS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A535773's adoption status with email updates.
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A535773

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SALLY's adoption status with email updates.
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SALLY

Border Collie/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SQUEAKS's adoption status with email updates.
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SQUEAKS

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pippin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippin

Maine Coon

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Santa Barbara, CA

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