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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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Meet their adoptable pets

1687 W. Stowell Rd

Santa Maria, CA 93458

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

Adoptable pets at Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marie's adoption status with email updates.
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Marie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Santa Maria, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baloo's adoption status with email updates.
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Baloo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

Beagle/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

Short N Sweet Dog Rescue

Templeton, CA 93465

Shadow's Fund

PO Box 1472,
Lompoc, CA 93436

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Paso Robles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Midnight 's adoption status with email updates.
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Midnight

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Female, 3 mos
Buellton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rainbow's adoption status with email updates.
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Rainbow

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Small)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
San Luis Obispo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Lexi

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Creston, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blarney's adoption status with email updates.
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Blarney

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Buellton, CA

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