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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 ZEUS's adoption status with email updates.
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ZEUS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RYDER's adoption status with email updates.
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RYDER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OSO's adoption status with email updates.
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OSO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on STARLIGHT's adoption status with email updates.
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STARLIGHT

Other/Unknown

Female, 4 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A538296's adoption status with email updates.
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A538296

Other/Unknown

Male, 5 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MR CLAWS's adoption status with email updates.
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MR CLAWS

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TARZAN's adoption status with email updates.
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TARZAN

German Shepherd Dog

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

Cane Corso

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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

Saving Shibas

PO Box 2766,
Orcutt, CA 93455

Siberians Needing Owners *SNO*

P.O Box 2112,
Atascadero, CA 93423

Tiffy's Rescue

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Atascadero, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A534464's adoption status with email updates.
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A534464

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lion's adoption status with email updates.
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Lion

Australian Kelpie

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Santa Barbara, CA

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