Santa Barbara Humane
Santa Barbara, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
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 one of the first animal welfare agencies in the West, Santa Barbara Humane has served our local communities since 1887. Founded on April 18, 1887, as the Santa Barbara Humane Society. The organization’s purpose was 'to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the County of Santa Barbara.' In 1940, purchased property at 801 E Montecito Street. In 1964, a gift from Kathleen Burke van Barkaloo Hale enabled purchase of the Beck property. In 1972, began spaying and neutering adoptable animals. In 1984, Santa Maria Valley Humane Society became a 501(c)(3). On February 1, 2020, the Santa Barbara Humane Society and Santa Maria Valley Humane Society merged to form Santa Barbara Humane. Today, both campuses serve the community with shelter, adoptions, veterinary clinics, and behavior training
Mission — To be champions for animals and the people who love them
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Shelter hours: daily 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., closed Wednesdays. Clinic hours: by appointment only, hours vary. Walk-in vaccine clinic: Thursdays 9:00 AM–11:45 AM and Sundays 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (excluding holidays)
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Frequently asked
Is Santa Barbara Humane accepting new patients?+
Yes — Santa Barbara Humane is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Santa Barbara Humane offer?+
Santa Barbara Humane offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, In House Lab, End Of Life.
When was Santa Barbara Humane established?+
Santa Barbara Humane has served the Santa Barbara, CA community since 1887.
What reviewers say
Santa Barbara Humane offers affordable veterinary care, pet adoptions, training classes, and boarding services. The facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, providing a welcoming environment for animals and pet owners alike. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to animal welfare, offering thorough explanations and gentle handling for anxious pets. Services such as vaccinations, spay and neuter procedures, and wellness exams are provided at significantly lower costs compared to private clinics, making veterinary care accessible for the community. However, scheduling appointments can be challenging due to high demand and limited phone availability, and wait times can sometimes be extended during peak drop-off and pick-up hours.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.