Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara
Our Mission
County of Santa Barbara Animal Services is dedicated to providing compassionate care and essential services to the animals and residents of our community. We strive to foster a safe environment where every animal is treated with dignity and respect.
Who We Are
As a community-focused organization, we are committed to the well-being of our local pet population. We provide a wide range of essential services including animal sheltering, adoption support, and critical public health programs designed to keep pets and their owners healthy and together.
How We Support You
We operate as a comprehensive resource center for pet owners and animal lovers alike. Our services include veterinary support such as spay and neuter clinics, vaccine clinics, and microchipping, ensuring that pets have access to the care they need. We also provide support for lost and found pets, community cat management, and educational resources to assist pet owners throughout their journey.
Find Your New Best Friend
Adoption is the beginning of a lifelong, joyful partnership. Our team works hard to understand the needs of both our animals and potential adopters, ensuring that every placement is a thoughtful, positive match. We invite you to explore our current list of available dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals waiting for their forever homes.
Connect With Us
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or access our community services, we are here to help. Please visit our website to browse our adoptable animals, learn about our upcoming events, or contact us to see how you can get involved. We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your perfect companion.
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10/2 - Extreme Heat Warning Prompts County to Issue Health Alert
The Santa Barbara County Health Department is issuing a Health Alert due to the Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service for parts of
10/1 - Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters Closed Due to System Outage
All three Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelters are temporarily closed Thursday due to a computer outage; stray animal intakes remain open.
9/21 - Tails wag for Tails of Hope in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) Animal lovers had a chance to meet shelter dogs, a 3-legged cat and rabbits available for adoption. It happened at the 2nd Annual
9/18 - Partnership Aims to Empty the Shelters, Find Pets Forever Homes
Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) and BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering together for the Empty the Shelters national campaign for pet
8/26 - County Animal Shelters Seek Foster Homes for Dogs Amid Heat Wave, No A/C
Santa Barbara County animal shelters are bracing for expected high temperatures and limited air conditioning this week. Shelter staff urged community
7/24 - Tails of Hope fundraiser for Santa Barbara County’s animals returns for a second year - Santa Barbara News-Press
(Courtesy of the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation) After last year's sold-out success, The SBC Animal Care Foundation is thrilled to announce
7/23 - Meet Chad, the spicy chi
Meet Chad, a 1-year-old, 9-pound neutered Chihuahua who is looking for a very special kind of hero.
7/20 - Village Inn hosts pet adoption, microchip event 'After the Boom'
Animal lovers gathered Saturday morning at the Village Inn near Lompoc for the "After the Boom!" Adoption & Microchip Event, which connected prospective pet owners with adoptable dogs from the
7/19 - Death of dog at day care site in Santa Barbara sparks uproar - Santa Barbara News-Press
Bruce, a one-year-old English bulldog, drowned Thursday while attending daycare at Camp Canine, the Santa Barbara Police Department said
6/24 - Meet Suzy, the playful spirit
Meet Suzy, a 2-year-old shepherd mix whose journey is a heartwarming reminder of what love, patience and a second chance can accomplish.
6/15 - Animal Services Helps Community Prepare Pets Before the Bloom
(SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA.) – Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is encouraging pet owners to be ready Before the Boom to keep pets safe,
6/3 - Meet R.B. the heartthrob
Meet Robert Battinson — better known as R.B. — a bat-eared, hunky, chunky heartthrob who has quickly become one of the shelter’s biggest fan favorites.
6/1 - Local Animal Rescue Partnership Offers Free Microchips Ahead of July 4th
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County Animal Services is partnering with C.A.R.E.4Paws to provide free pet microchips throughout June in
5/27 - Meet Clarence the playful
Meet Clarence, a 1-year-old Boxer “dreamboat” with soulful brown eyes and a heart overflowing with love.
5/26 - Woods Humane Society to Waive Adoption Fees on California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Woods Humane Society on Saturday, June 6 will join animal shelters across California in offering fee-waived adoptions as part of the third annual
5/22 - Come for the Dogs, Stay for the Laughs! Maggie’s Mashup Brings Comedy, Community, and Animal Adoptions to La Lieff Winery in Santa Barbara - edhat
An evening of stand-up comedy is taking on a deeper purpose this July. Maggie’s Mashup: Comedy Show for a Cause arrives at La Lieff Winery on Saturday, July 18 at […]
5/14 - Bissell Pet Foundation's "Empty The Shelters" campaign waves adoption fees through May 17
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) The 10th annual Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters campaign might be giving dogs something to wag their tales about. "We
5/12 - Machado Plaza to host 'Paws in the Plaza' event Sunday
Santa Maria area pets, and their human-companions, are invited to a special community event promoting responsible pet ownership at Paws in the Plaza planned Sunday at Machado Plaza.
5/7 - Meet Marley, the perfect gentleman
Meet Marley. Marley has been at the shelter so long he’s practically part of the staff — a well-loved dog still waiting for the one thing he hasn’t found yet:
5/4 - Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation Presents Mother's Day Furbaby Stroll & Costume Parade
A heartwarming Mother’s Day celebration supporting lifesaving care for Santa Barbara County’s animals
