SBC Animal Services

Our first big rain of winter is rolling in soon! Make sure you check your gates and latches, your outdoor animals have dry protected spaces, and elevate beds and food off the ground.

In honor of Veterans Day, all animal shelters will be closed on Tuesday November 11, 2025 En honor al Día de los Veteranos, todos los refugios de animales permanecerán cerrados el Martes 11 de Noviembre de 2025.

🌊Beaches are open. ⚠️Leadbetter Beach is under warning status. More info: ow.ly/bPT950Xa73Z - 🌊Las playas están abiertas. ⚠️ La playa Leadbetter esta á bajo estado alerta. Mas información: ow.ly/bPT950Xa73Z

🚨 Red Flag Warning & Heat Advisory start Thu 8/21 in SB County. Stay safe: Avoid sparks/fire risk Stay hydrated & check on neighbors Keep pets cool: no cars, limit exercise, shade & water, watch for heatstroke More info weather.gov/lox | ReadySBC.org

GIFFORD FIRE UPDATE 8/7/25 11:00AM SLO CO: Livestock: Evac-Elks Rodeo Grounds-Gate 2 on MorningsideDr. Transportation asst-HEET 805-500-0213 Pets: SLO Animal Services 805-781-4800 865 Oklahoma Ave SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Animal assistance Call 805-681-4332

At this time we will have our disaster phone and animal intake operational during regular business hours. 805-681-4332 Tues - Sun 10am-6pm New Cuyama area - Fire Officials will host a community meeting Wed Aug 6, 2025 7-8pm.Cuama Valley Recreation District 4885 Primero St

Every order from the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation supports shelter pets! Go pick your favorite and show off your life saving super power! sbcanimalcare.org/swag-shop

For updates on VENTURA COUNTY fires and evacuations -- please check vcemergency.com The incident hotline for the KENNETH FIRE to the NE of Agora Hills is open: 805-465-6650

Join our volunteer team! nextdoor.com/city/post/3686… via @Nextdoor

Hiring a veterinarian! Learn more: saguilar@sbcphd.org governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcoun…

Thank you Cathy Bissell and @BISSELLPets for sponsoring adoptions during #EmptyTheShelters! If you missed out, don't worry - there are more perfect pets waiting for you today!

🎉 Happy #WorldEmojiDay! Let's celebrate the universal language of emojis that brings so much joy and fun to our digital conversations💕Share your favorite animal emoji and spread the vibes with friends and family! Let's keep the virtual celebrations going! #EmojisRock 🦜🐞🐟

#EmptyTheShelters starts today! We are open 10am - 6pm Tues through Sun 🐱🐕😍

Come see us at Petco on Betteravia in Santa Maria at noon today! facebook.com/events/1224925…

ZACA LAKE FIRE -- LARGE ANIMAL EVACS If you can help or need help: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4d21ba3…

It's hot and windy and that is a recipe for wildfires. Are you ready? Visit our disaster prep page to make sure you have what you need in case you and your pets need to evacuate. countyofsb.org/3292/Disaster-…