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Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus Animal shelter in Santa Maria, CA

As one of the first animal welfare agencies in the West, Santa Barbara Humane has served our local communities since 1887. Our campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offer adoptions, low-cost veterinary services, and affordable dog training classes. SB Humane is a local nonprofit organization not funded or controlled by any national animal protection group or governmental agency.

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1687 W. Stowell Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93458
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1687 W. Stowell Rd

Santa Maria, CA 93458

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Adoptable pets at Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Maltese

Female, 9 yrs
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Royal's adoption status with email updates.
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Royal

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Winston's adoption status with email updates.
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Winston

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Queen's adoption status with email updates.
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Queen

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Santa Maria, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, New Cuyama, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Our adoption centers are open daily from 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., closed Wednesdays.
Adoptions are on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.

When you arrive, please stop by the front desk to meet with a counselor. Visitors are accompanied by staff or volunteers to keep our animals comfortable and minimize their stress.

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

Husky

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Lompoc, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HAZEL's adoption status with email updates.
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HAZEL

Lop, Holland

Female, 1 yr
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WATERMELON's adoption status with email updates.
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WATERMELON

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Other/Unknown

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Otis's adoption status with email updates.
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Otis

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 mos
Buellton, CA

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