By Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS)
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Ventura County Animal Services aimed at finding loving homes for animals in need.
In an unprecedented move, both organizations have joined forces to organize a fee-waived pet adoption event that will take place simultaneously across all five (5) shelters along the south coast on Saturday July 1st, 2023. This occasion marks the first of its kind, showcasing the dedication and commitment of both organizations to the welfare of animals.
SBCAS:
5473 Overpass Rd, Goleta, CA 93111
548 W. Foster Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
1501 W. Central Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
VCAS:
600 Aviation Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010
670 W. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Both Ventura County Animal Services and Santa Barbara County Animal Services are renowned for their tireless efforts in animal welfare and have consistently strived to promote responsible pet ownership. This joint initiative serves as a testament to their shared vision of finding forever homes for as many animals as possible. By collaborating and pooling their resources, both organizations aim to ensure that every eligible individual or family can find their perfect companion without the financial burden of an adoption fee.
This fee-waived pet adoption event applies to all animals over one (1) year of age. It is important to note that while there will be no adoption fee for these animals, there may be a nominal license fee depending on the city in which the adopter resides. This fee will help ensure that each adopted pet receives the appropriate licensing, vaccinations, and identification, in compliance with local regulations. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. All animals leave the shelter spayed or neutered, vaccinated, flea-treated, and microchipped.
For more information about the pet adoption event, including adoption hours, adoption process, and shelter locations, please visit the websites of Santa Barbara Animal Services (www.sbcanimalservices.org) and Ventura County Animal Services (www.vcas.us).
About Santa Barbara County Animal Services: SBCAS is the leading animal welfare organization in Santa Barbara County, caring for over 5,000 pets in their shelters annually. SBCAS is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people through proactive intervention, effective enforcement, collaboration, education, and the compassionate care and rehoming of sheltered animals.
Ok, German ‘shepherd’. Who cares? C’mon man.
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Great, I think? If you can’t afford an adoption fee, you can’t afford a pet!
For years it was all pit bulls and chihuahuas, now they’re overwhelmed with huskies and German Shepards. Poor choices by wanna be dog owners. Let’s hope they can find homes.
What’s a shepard?
Good on the shelters for doing this. There are so many unwanted dogs and cats and rabbits and guinea pigs and exotic birds and reptiles right now —– people are giving them away or outright abandoning them. Let’s all hope that waiving the adoption fees means loads and loads of animals find their forever homes.