SBCAS Adoptable Dogs

08/04/2026

🐾 Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join our volunteer team!

Our August volunteer orientations are now open. Whether you’re walking dogs, helping with laundry/cleaning, or helping with other shelter animals, your time makes a real difference.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 hours a month, and every hour helps make life a little better for animals waiting for their new homes.

📍 Orientations available in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara
📅 August dates are listed above
⚠️ Spots are limited, so scan the QR code to sign up!

We’d love to have you on the team. ❤️🐾

08/01/2026

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is hiring for 3 full-time Animal Welfare Specialist positions! Two positions are available at the Santa Maria Shelter and one position is available at the Santa Barbara Shelter.

Looking for people who…
* Have a passion for animal welfare 🐶🐈
* Show up consistently - Animals depend on you every day!
* Are self-motivated and take pride in their work.
* Go the extra mile because the animals deserve it.
* Brainstorm solutions instead of focusing on problems.
* Work hard, stay positive, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
* Lead by example through reliability and professionalism.
* Have compassion for both animals and people.

This position is for people who are dependable, motivated, and willing to roll up their sleeves. The animals in shelter care rely on us every single day. If you want a job where your effort truly matters, apply now!

For more info or to apply, visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty/jobs/5396134/animal-welfare-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

06/30/2026

🐾 Ready to make a difference? We need YOU! ❤️

Our July in-person volunteer orientations are here! Volunteering at Santa Barbara County Animal Services is a chance to give shelter pets something they need so much — love, enrichment, patience, and a little extra hope while they wait for their forever homes. 🐶🐱🐰

New volunteers are asked to commit just 6 hours/month — a small amount of time that can make a huge impact.

📍Orientations available at our Santa Maria, Lompoc & Santa Barbara shelters
📅 July dates listed above
⚠️ Spots are limited — scan the QR code to reserve your spot!

Come be part of the team helping shelter pets thrive. 🐾💙

06/04/2026

🐾 Looking for a meaningful way to give back this summer? 🐾

The shelter animals are waiting for more than just food and care. They’re waiting for connection, enrichment, and the kindness of people like you.

is hosting June Volunteer Orientations at the Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc shelters, and we’d love to welcome you to the team! Whether you’re interested in spending time with dogs, cats, rabbits, or helping support shelter operations, every volunteer makes a difference.

✨ Just 6 hours per month can help provide comfort, enrichment, and hope to animals in our care.

📍 Limited spots available! Check out the flyer for orientation dates and scan the QR code to reserve your place.

Together, we can make shelter life a little brighter while helping animals on their journey home. ❤️

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

There are dogs sitting in the shelter right now who have been waiting 90+ days for someone to choose them.

Not because they’re bad dogs. Not because they’re unlovable. But because somehow they keep getting overlooked while days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and in the saddest cases months turn into year(s).

Why does it so often take a deadline for people to rally behind a shelter dog? Why do they only become urgent once time is running out?

The truth is these dogs have already been waiting far too long.

Shelters were never meant to be permanent homes. The constant noise, barking, stress, confinement, and chaos slowly wear dogs down. Even the happiest dogs begin to shut down mentally and emotionally. They need peace. They need decompression. They need someone willing to see them outside of the kennel.

Some of the best dogs in the shelter are the ones who have been waiting the longest.

Please consider fostering or adopting a long-stay dog. Even sharing their posts, talking about them, or coming to meet them helps more than you know. They cannot get out without community support.

Have questions or interested in helping?
📧 [email protected]
📍 Stop by any location during business hours, 10am–6pm.

05/07/2026

Rocky got a taste of the good life today… couch naps, chew toys, and all the peace and comfort that comes with being in a home instead of a kennel. 💙

Safe to say he much prefers this kind of life. Now he just needs a family to make it permanent.

Rocky is available now to foster or adopt!

• Rocky
📍 - Santa Barbara Shelter
ℹ️ neutered male, brown and black Pit Bull Terrier.
Age: about 1 year and 1 month old.
Weight: approximately 47.20 lbs.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Apr 07, 2026.
I am waiting to meet you at 5473 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara. Come visit me between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
📧: [email protected]

04/28/2026

You know that dog who just fits into your life right away? That’s Nessa.

She’s the kind of dog who settles in anywhere like she’s always belonged. Whether it’s riding in the car, soaking up the sun, or rolling around in the grass without a care in the world.

She’s sweet, easygoing, and genuinely loves being around people. Always up for treats, always down for belly rubs, and somehow both playful and calm at the same time.

At about a year old and the perfect medium size, Nessa fits into just about any kind of day ☀️ adventures, lazy afternoons, all of it.

She’s currently in foster and already showing what a good girl she is… now she just needs a forever home to make it official.
Ask to meet her today!

ID # A553741
📍 Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara
📩 [email protected]

04/25/2026

Tony: professional sunbather, part-time social butterfly, full-time good boy ☀️🐾

He’s the kind of dog who is happy to meet new people, but just as content soaking up the sunshine or cruising alongside you like he’s been yours forever. Easygoing is his default setting, and he wears it well.

He rides like a champ in the car, settles nicely at home, and brings that laid-back, happy energy that just makes life feel lighter. Basically he’s the kind of dog who fits right in and then steals your heart without even trying.

If your home is missing a friendly face, a wagging tail, and a built-in adventure buddy who’s equally down for couch time, Tony’s been waiting.

📍 Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter: 5473 Overpass Road
⏰ Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm
📧 [email protected]

Help us get Tony out of the shelter and into a home! 🏠

ℹ️ Neutered male, white and brown American Foxhound mix.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.
Weight: I weigh approximately 50.00 lbs.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Apr 09, 2026.

⭐️ Please help us spread the word about the adoptable dogs in our local shelter that are looking for homes (foster and forever!). Share them & tag your friends 💖

04/07/2026

Your presence is powerful. 💜🐾

One walk. One cuddle. One hour of your time. That’s all it takes to remind a shelter animal they matter.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get involved… this is it. Join Santa Barbara County Animal Services for April Volunteer Orientations and be part of the love that carries pets through their shelter stay and into their forever homes.

✨ Tour the shelter
✨ Meet the incredible team
✨ Learn how you can help—dog walking, enrichment, bunnies, events & more

📍 Santa Maria Shelter – 548 W Foster Rd.
📅 April 14 & 21 | 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM

📍 Lompoc Shelter – 1501 W Central Ave.
📅 April 8 | 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
📅 April 22 | 🕒 3:30–4:30 PM

📍 Santa Barbara Shelter – 5473 Overpass Rd
📅 April 8 | 🕘 10:00–11:00 AM
📅 April 24 | 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM

💥 No experience needed—just heart
🌟 Only 6 hours a month can change a life
💜 You don’t have to do everything—just something

📲 Spots are limited—sign up today:
https://santabarbaracountyanimalservices.as.me/schedule/1617cdaf?calendarIds=7390405

‼️ To help reduce no-shows, new volunteers can only register up to 20 days in advance. Please sign up for one orientation if you can fully commit to attending.

Because when our community shows up… hope grows. 🐶🐱🐰