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Founded in 1887, Santa Barbara Humane is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and one of the first animal welfare agencies in the country. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Humane provides low-cost veterinary care, vaccines, and spay/neuter; affordable and humane dog training classes; pet adoption; and animal rehoming services. As a local community organization not funded by any national agency, Santa Barbara Humane relies on the generous support of our community to ensure cats and dogs receive the care they need.

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It`s Feel Good Friday!

Today we are celebrating all the animals that have found homes this week! Dogs Peach, Mitchell, Estrella, Amy, Leona, Chewy, Panda, Keebler, Ziva, Abner, Honey, Coconut, Sasha, Ellie, Chocolate, Tootsie, Tic, Thyme, Little Shadow, and Vanilla and cats Dave, Oliver, Galaxy, Mark, Mika, Tiny, Gala, Pumpkin, Shasta, Pepsi, Fawn, Rebel, Viola, Grumpy, Kovu, Mimi, Legend, Oogie, Misty, Stevie, Fuzy, Lego, Onyx, Lilac, Marble, and Purrlock Holmes have all been adopted.

There are many more animals looking for a place to call home. Click the link in our bio to make a difference today!

#Adoptions #FeelGoodFriday #AnimalAdoptions #CatAdoption #DogAdoption #CatsOfInstagram #DogsOfInstagram #SBHumane

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It's Feel Good Friday!
Today we are celebrating all the animals that have found homes this week! Dogs Peach, Mitchell, Estrella, Amy, Leona, Chewy, Panda, Keebler, Ziva, Abner, Honey, Coconut, Sasha, Ellie, Chocolate, Tootsie, Tic, Thyme, Little Shadow, and Vanilla and cats Dave, Oliver, Galaxy, Mark, Mika, Tiny, Gala, Pumpkin, Shasta, Pepsi, Fawn, Rebel, Viola, Grumpy, Kovu, Mimi, Legend, Oogie, Misty, Stevie, Fuzy, Lego, Onyx, Lilac, Marble, and Purrlock Holmes have all been adopted.
There are many more animals looking for a place to call home. Click the link in our bio to make a difference today!
#Adoptions #FeelGoodFriday #AnimalAdoptions #CatAdoption #DogAdoption #CatsOfInstagram #DogsOfInstagram #SBHumane

Pixie is searching for a very special home.

This precious eight-year-old Maltese came to Santa Barbara Humane in pain. Pixie had bad cataracts, her ears were severely swollen, and her skin was obviously itchy. Our incredible medical team decided that while her ears and skin could be treated, her cataracts were causing her too much pain and would need to be enucleated.

Pixie has recovered nicely from her surgery and is now ready and eager to find a home. She will need an adopter who can be patient with her as she adjusts to her new surroundings. This lovely girl loves sitting in laps and would love to find a home with someone who enjoys snuggling as much as she does. Pixie might be okay with another dog as long as they are calm and easy-going.

Do you think Pixie might be the dog for you? You can meet her at our Santa Maria campus. We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day but Wednesdays.

#ShelterDog #AdoptableDog #Maltese #SpecialNeedsDog #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

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Pixie is searching for a very special home.
This precious eight-year-old Maltese came to Santa Barbara Humane in pain. Pixie had bad cataracts, her ears were severely swollen, and her skin was obviously itchy. Our incredible medical team decided that while her ears and skin could be treated, her cataracts were causing her too much pain and would need to be enucleated.
Pixie has recovered nicely from her surgery and is now ready and eager to find a home. She will need an adopter who can be patient with her as she adjusts to her new surroundings. This lovely girl loves sitting in laps and would love to find a home with someone who enjoys snuggling as much as she does. Pixie might be okay with another dog as long as they are calm and easy-going.
Do you think Pixie might be the dog for you? You can meet her at our Santa Maria campus. We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day but Wednesdays.
#ShelterDog #AdoptableDog #Maltese #SpecialNeedsDog #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

Have you been deprived of kitten snuggles? Have you been forced to live without the joy of having a purring kitten in your lap? If so, you may be legally entitled to compensation.

My name is Sweetie, and I`m here to (figuratively) fight for you. In the five months that I have been alive, I have already helped dozens of my clients win all the kitten love they deserve. And I`m not just a kitten lawyer; I feel so strongly about your right to snuggle kittens that I`m willing to provide said snuggles to you free of charge.

For your free kitten snuggle consultation, come visit Sweetie at Santa Barbara Humane`s Santa Barbara campus. No appointments are necessary! Just come in during walk-in adoption hours, from 12-4:30 PM every day except Wednesdays.

#ShelterKitten #AdoptableKitten #CatLawyer #IWillFightForMew #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

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Have you been deprived of kitten snuggles? Have you been forced to live without the joy of having a purring kitten in your lap? If so, you may be legally entitled to compensation.
My name is Sweetie, and I'm here to (figuratively) fight for you. In the five months that I have been alive, I have already helped dozens of my clients win all the kitten love they deserve. And I'm not just a kitten lawyer; I feel so strongly about your right to snuggle kittens that I'm willing to provide said snuggles to you free of charge.
For your free kitten snuggle consultation, come visit Sweetie at Santa Barbara Humane's Santa Barbara campus. No appointments are necessary! Just come in during walk-in adoption hours, from 12-4:30 PM every day except Wednesdays.
#ShelterKitten #AdoptableKitten #CatLawyer #IWillFightForMew #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

It`s almost October, and we can think of no better way to celebrate the start of spooky season than with Pumpkin.

It`s not a trick; spending time with this adorable six-week-old season is a treat! Pumpkin is a playful, sweet, and loving girl who is available for adoption now at our Santa Barbara campus.

We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day except on Wednesdays.

#ShelterKitten #AdoptableKitten #CalicoKitten #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

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It's almost October, and we can think of no better way to celebrate the start of spooky season than with Pumpkin.
It's not a trick; spending time with this adorable six-week-old season is a treat! Pumpkin is a playful, sweet, and loving girl who is available for adoption now at our Santa Barbara campus.
We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day except on Wednesdays.
#ShelterKitten #AdoptableKitten #CalicoKitten #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

Get ready to feast your eyes on some incredibly cute puppies!

Meet Truffle, Thyme, Vanilla, Savory, Little Shadow, Brulee, Chives, Mocha, Cassia, and Latte. Truffle, Thyme, Vanilla, Savory, Chives, and Cassia are six-week-old Shepherd mixes, Little Shadow is a 10-week-old Pit Bull mix, and Brulee, Mocha, and Latte are four-month-old Boxer mixes.

Interested in adopting a puppy? These little ones are available at our Santa Barbara campus. We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day but Wednesdays.

#Puppies #ShelterPuppies #AdoptablePuppies #ShepherdPuppies #PitBullPuppy #BoxerPuppies #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

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Get ready to feast your eyes on some incredibly cute puppies!
Meet Truffle, Thyme, Vanilla, Savory, Little Shadow, Brulee, Chives, Mocha, Cassia, and Latte. Truffle, Thyme, Vanilla, Savory, Chives, and Cassia are six-week-old Shepherd mixes, Little Shadow is a 10-week-old Pit Bull mix, and Brulee, Mocha, and Latte are four-month-old Boxer mixes.
Interested in adopting a puppy? These little ones are available at our Santa Barbara campus. We are open for walk-in adoptions from 12-4:30 PM every day but Wednesdays.
#Puppies #ShelterPuppies #AdoptablePuppies #ShepherdPuppies #PitBullPuppy #BoxerPuppies #SantaBarbaraHumane #SBHumane

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Adopt a Dog or Cat Today

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