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Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) Animal rescue in Santa Barbara, CA

Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. B.U.N.S. operates the rabbit area under a contract to the county and at no cost to the public. Shelter rabbits are available as pets.

Our Mission
1. To provide shelter and care to rabbits in need;
2. To promote the spaying and neutering of rabbits;
3. To promote the education of humane care, welfare & behavior of rabbits.
4. To provide humane care to other small animals at the shelter.

Contact
Address
County Animal Shelter
5473 Overpass Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Meet their adoptable pets

County Animal Shelter

5473 Overpass Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Adoptable pets at Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

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

Dutch

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Panda's adoption status with email updates.
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Panda

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ringo/Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Ringo/Phoebe

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Alice

Rhinelander

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Keith's adoption status with email updates.
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Keith

Lionhead

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ms. Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Ms. Maple

Polish

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cindy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cindy

Dutch

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Rhinelander

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA

Rescue FAQs

Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. B.U.N.S. operates the rabbit area under a contract to the county and at no cost to the public. Shelter rabbits are available as pets. B.U.N.S. adopts to homes in Santa Barbara County, California, but will consider adoptions in Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as well.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adopting families are counseled by a B.U.N.S. volunteer. We help you to select a pet that will fit into your home and life style. After adoption, B.U.N.S. provides ongoing information on care. B.U.N.S. has brochures on rabbit and guinea pig care. A phone hotline provides access to a knowledgeable volunteer. Adopting families receive a newsletter with care information. We offer a monthly class, Basic Bunny and Guinea Pig, that covers husbandry, handling and training. Go to www.bunssb.org to subscribe to the newsletter or check class dates and times.

B.U.N.S. adopts to homes in Santa Barbara County, California, but will consider adoptions in Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as well.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

Greyfoot Cat Rescue

P.O. Box 310,
Ventura, CA 93002

Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

548 W. Foster Road,
Santa Maria, CA 93455

We'll also keep you updated on A525541's adoption status with email updates.
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A525541

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Goleta, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JULIE's adoption status with email updates.
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JULIE

Shar Pei/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CESAR's adoption status with email updates.
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CESAR

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 6 yrs
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Delorean's adoption status with email updates.
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Delorean

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *SOBAKA's adoption status with email updates.
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*SOBAKA

Husky

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Camarillo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BLUEY's adoption status with email updates.
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BLUEY

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Goleta, CA

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