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According to Santa Barbara County Animal Services, just 17% of strays are reunited with owners.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. While most people had fun watching fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, plenty of pets had a tough time.
Santa Barbara County Animal Services director Angela Yates says that her shelter always experiences a massive increase in runaway animals around this time of year.
“Animals will break out of fences, screens because they’re trying to get away from the noise,” she said. “That often results in them becoming lost and separated from their owners.”
This year was no different, as they’ve already picked up 129 stray animals a mix of dogs and cats since the start of July.
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services and ASAP Cats are seeking holiday homes for shelter animals.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. For those who want to adopt a pet but aren’t able to own it forever, the Foster Express offers a holiday option.
Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS), and ASAP Cats are seeking holiday homes for shelter animals until Jan. 9.
For a minimum two-week commitment, foster families will get warm, unconditional love and companionship from a shelter cat or dog, and the animals get a chance to spend the holidays curled up in a cozy home instead of a shelter cage.
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services and ASAP Cats are seeking holiday homes for shelter animals.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. For those who want to adopt a pet but aren’t able to own it forever, the Foster Express offers a holiday option.
Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS), and ASAP Cats are seeking holiday homes for shelter animals until Jan. 9.
For a minimum two-week commitment, foster families will get warm, unconditional love and companionship from a shelter cat or dog, and the animals get a chance to spend the holidays curled up in a cozy home instead of a shelter cage.