3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (192+ words) In loving honor of Dolly Parton, Woods Humane Society is waving adoption fees for all dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens today, Aug. 26 at both Woods locations. As a passionate animal lover, Parton advocated that, “Every paw and every purr deserves…...

19+ hour, 8+ min ago   (540+ words) Santa Barbara County animal shelters are bracing for expected high temperatures and limited air conditioning this week. The two locations have indoor/outdoor dog kennels and lack air conditioning because the facilities are “relatively old,” according to Sarah Aguilar, director…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (485+ words) For some pets, the happiest foster stories don’t end with adoption. They end with a front door opening, a wagging tail and a family reunited. “The Pet Refuge offers free emergency boarding, while foster families provide a comforting alternative for…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (282+ words) Santa Barbara Humane will offer fee-waived adoptions on Saturday, June 6, as part of California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative led by the California Animal Welfare Association, San Francisco SPCA, and the ASPCA. Animals available for adoption at Santa Barbara Humane…...

3+ mon, 7+ hour ago   (374+ words) Woods Humane Society on Saturday, June 6 will join animal shelters across California in offering fee-waived adoptions as part of the third annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. “We are thrilled to be a part of this important awareness and adoption event that…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (207+ words) Noozhawk is expanding its popular Four-Legged Friends and More section by inviting local restaurants to be featured in its Pet-Friendly Restaurant Directory. It is a free resource connecting pet owners with welcoming dining spots throughout the community. As one of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (389+ words) Wine 4 Paws, a weekend of wine country fundraising for homeless pets at Woods Humane Society, had posted its 2026 tasting map featuring some 75 local participating wineries, olive oil companies, restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and hotels and tour companies. “Each…...

9+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (1162+ words) With Thanksgiving tomorrow and Giving Tuesday just ahead, this moment invites us to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the generosity that strengthens our community. Santa Barbara County is full of nonprofits doing remarkable work year-round, and the holiday season reminds…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (342+ words) Woods Humane Society will present a $15,000 match challenge, running Nov. 18 through Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2. Thanks to a matching gift from the John and Frank Sparacio Charitable Foundation, donations made to Woods Humane Society will be doubled to help more animals…...

1+ year, 1+ week ago   (377+ words) Calling all animal lovers! On Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2-5 p.m., the main field at Elings Park will be home toTails of Hope, a first-ever countywide fundraiser to benefit Santa Barbara CountyAnimal Services. Animal advocates John Corbett (“Sex & the City,” “My Big Fat…...