Here Are the Best Places in Santa Barbara County To Adopt Your Pet
Come meet your forever furry friend at these local no-kill shelters
Santa Barbara, CA, has a few animal shelters, all of them “no-kill.” Because I grew up in that area, I didn’t know some places killed animals unnecessarily until I was an adult. Shelters do humanely euthanize when an animal is suffering, but not because of inconvenience or overcrowding.
I was fortunate to see the love and attention paid to strays and animals who needed rehoming for various reasons. Animal shelters often serve as a rescue sanctuary for lost pets so their owners can find them. Volunteers and staff treat wounds, injuries, or diseases, and certified trainers address behavior issues.
I’ve adopted pets from a few of the following Santa Barbara shelters. You can find a healthy pet at a reasonable cost to cover shots and spay/neuter. They counsel on preparing your home and do home visits for dogs.
Here’s where you can search for your loving pet in Santa Barbara County:
Santa Barbara Humane Society
The Humane Society serves Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria Valley. According to the website, their mission statement is as follows:
