Buellton, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society and DAWG (Dog Adoption and Welfare Group) in Buellton has served the Santa Ynez Valley since 1979, the oldest animal welfare organization in northern Santa Barbara County. The shelter rescues and rehomes both dogs and cats, providing spay/neuter services, microchipping, and behavioral assessment to support successful placements. Beyond adoptions, it runs a fully equipped veterinary clinic offering low-cost spay/neuter for public animals and a "mom and me" spay program. Its mission centers on humane care of companion animals and preventing overpopulation through community education and animal welfare advocacy.
Puppies $225, adult dogs (1-7 years) $175, senior dogs (7+) $100; kittens (under 6 months) $150, adult cats (6 months-7 years) $125, senior cats (7+) $65
An online survey about your home and lifestyle, landlord contact information for approval, and a meet-and-greet with family members and any existing dogs.
Complete an online application before visiting. A meet-and-greet with an adoption counselor takes place outdoors for dogs and in a free-roaming area for cats, and each adoption is considered case by case.
Both dogs and cats of all ages, from puppies and kittens to senior animals.
Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins are accommodated when possible. Wednesday hours are limited to 10am-12pm.
Spaying or neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, a microchip, and parasite treatment, plus a health exam and behavioral assessment.
Pet surrender is available by appointment only; this is not an open-admission facility, and appointments can take up to 3 weeks after a questionnaire and behavioral/medical evaluation.
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