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134 Animals Spayed and Neutered on World Spay Day
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (242+ words) On Tuesday, February 24, Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society, and ASAP Cats came together for World Spay Day, providing a total of 134 spay and neuter surgeries through their collaborative effort Santa Barbara Humane completed 93 surgeries across its Santa…...
Gabby Cat and Pearl
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (171+ words) Gabby Cat is a beautiful 9-year-old lady who knows exactly what she likes and isn't afraid to let you know! She adores head pets, but prefers to skip pets along her back or body. She'll do best with a calm,…...
C.A.R.E.4Paws Creating Pet Refuge for Domestic Violence Victims
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) Temporary Boarding Facility in Santa Barbara County Would Host Pets While Survivors Get Back on Their Feet When someone needs to escape an abusive living situation, their four-legged friends can inadvertently hold them back." That's why C.A.R.E.4Paws, which offers resources for…...
Santa Barbara Humane’s Glitter Paw Disco Gala Raises Critical Support for Local Animals
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Credit: CourtesyCredit: Courtesy Santa Barbara Humane announced the success of its 2025 Glitter Paw Disco Gala, a sold-out celebration that welcomed more Santa Barbara Humane announced the success of its 2025 Glitter Paw Disco Gala, a sold-out celebration that welcomed more than…...
County Animal Shelter Renovations Put Pets in Need of Temporary Homes
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (335+ words) (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) " Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is calling on the community to help find temporary or forever homes for approximately 50 dogs from August 27 to September 30, 2025 as two shelters undergo major improvements. Lompoc Animal Shelter Gets a Fresh…...
To Keep Pet Families Together through Critical Life Events, including Escape from Domestic Violence and Deportation, C.A.R.E.4Paws Fundraises for an Anonymous Pet Refuge
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) Santa Barbara, Calif., July 25, 2025 " In response to the growing number of families forced to choose between personal safety and the welfare of their beloved pets, local nonprofit C.A.R.E.4Paws is ... Santa Barbara, Calif., July 25, 2025 " In response to the growing number of families…...
"Adventure Awaits" with SBCAS and Petsmart Charities
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) Santa Barbara County Animal Services is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities to host "Adventure Awaits," a special adoption event in celebration of National Adoption Week. The event will take ... (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) " Santa Barbara County Animal Services is proud…...
Santa Barbara's Pets & Animals
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (332+ words) Odes to All the Critters We Love and Protect As chock-full as this year's Pets & Animals issue is'featuring stories on a culture change at our pound; how a master dog-finder locates lost pets; and a touching tale of a parrot,…...
Santa Barbara Humane Launches "Beat the Heat" campaign to help cats in Santa Barbara County
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (181+ words) In an effort to expand access to essential pet care, Santa Barbara Humane is offering spay and neuter surgeries for owned cats for just $5 through its limited-time Beat the Heat promotion. The offer is available at both the Santa Barbara…...
Santa Barbara County Animal Services Announces Return of Extended Summer Hours
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (228+ words) (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) " Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is pleased to announce the return of its extended summer (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) " Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is pleased to announce the return of its extended summer hours beginning…...