Ways to give
Give Now
Santa Barbara Humane is not affiliated or funded by the national Humane Society or SPCA, but relies on local giving to ensure all dogs and cats get the support they need. Explore the ways you can help make a difference today!
Long-Lasting Impact with One Powerful Fund
TLC
Whether an animal is transferred from an overcrowded shelter or a community member’s pet needs care they can't afford, your donations make sure the answer is yes. The TLC Fund provides financial assistance for animals in need.
Last Litter
Since 1972, this community has prioritized the affordable and free option to spay and neuter pets. Because of this, the live release rate of animals in Santa Barbara County has remained greater than 90 percent. Your support ensures there’s never a time when animals are euthanized due to overpopulation or lack of space.
Rehab Rover
Force-free, reward-based training gives dogs confidence and strengthens their bond with humans. Your gift to this fund leads to happier homes and fewer pets given up by their owners.
Stormy Weather
No matter what the future holds, there should always be a place for animals to go to receive shelter, care, and love. Your investment makes it possible to face stormy weather— whatever future pets may need.
Other Ways to Give
Donate a Wish List Item
Foster an Animal
Peer-to-Peer Giving
Create Your Own Fundraising Page
Ready to make a bigger impact with your friends, coworkers, and family members who also love animals? Make your own page to collect donations for any occasion or no occasion at all! You can also fundraise in memory of a lost friend, relative, or pet. Click the button below to create your own giving page and connect with your circle to bring more wags and purrs. You can even set your own goals – there are no limits on time or funds raised.
Third-Party Giving
Use your love of animals with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of drive to make an impact! Organize your own fundraiser and engage your friends and family to support dogs and cats in need.
Check out these ideas or think up your own!
- Host a fundraiser on social media for your friends, fans, and followers
- Lead a push to get friends and family to follow @sbhumane on social media
- Choose items off the wish list or collect donations for your birthday
- Sweeten up the neighborhood with a lemonade stand or bake sale
- Get creative by making dog or cat toys or treats; Bring them to the shelter or consider a sell-one-donate-one model
- Auction off your arts & crafts masterpieces
- Honor an employee’s accomplishments with a gift in their name.
- Introduce $5 Fridays where every team member who contributes $5 can enjoy a benefit (How about Casual Friday? A dessert? Latte? A long lunch?)
- Spark a friendly competition for your team to raise funds individually or among friends
- Boost an inter-office or inter-company rivalry with a game, event, or contest benefiting animals
- Dog vs. cat of product (ex: dog peanut butter flavor vs. cat cream donut flavor)
- Crown the Cutest Office Pet with a pet photo contest
- Get together to beautify the campuses or spend time with animals at the shelter with a volunteer day. Minimum donation, terms & conditions apply
- Organize a pub crawl or winery tour of your location, or team up with another spot for a traveling taste test
- Raise a glass to animals in need with a special Wine Club gathering, either virtual or in-person
- Make a Happy Hour a “Yappy Hour” to support animals in need
- Host a fundraiser on social media for your friends, fans, and followers
- Lead a push to get friends and family to follow @sbhumane on social media
- Challenge yourself to reach a new goal with your own walk, run, bike, or hike sponsored by friends and family
- BYOB (Bring your own bubbles) for your own neighborhood dog wash
- Take the stage with a concert or comedy show
- Auction off your artistic masterpieces
- Keep animals cozy with a knitting campaign (beds, blankets, sweaters, accessories – the opportunities are vast!)
- Lead the way with a letter-writing campaign to encourage your circle to get involved
- Wow the world with an adorable ‘plus one’ by bringing a social shelter dog for a Doggie Day Out. Minimum donation, terms & conditions apply
- Gather up your goodies, declutter your space, and sell your treasures in a yard sale
- Amp up the competition with a sporting event, game, or tournament
- Roll the dice with a game night or trivia showdown
- Don your best costume for a themed dinner party
- Get together to promote adoptions, beautify the campus, or de-stress with adorable animals. Minimum donation, terms & conditions apply
Then, follow these steps to get started:
Step 1:
Choose your path to impact! If you want to brainstorm together, share suggestions, or ask questions, call 805-222-0139 or email [email protected] to get the ideas and info flowing.
Step 2:
Fill out the downloadable PDF forms below and email them to [email protected].
This step is essential to make your fundraiser official! We will confirm guidelines, share resources, and ensure your plan has the green light to help animals.
Step 3:
Ready, set, fundraise!
Step 4:
Donate the funds you raise to support animals in need online or via check.
