Advanced Veterinary Specialists

Useful Links

All For Animals is a resource for animal lovers in Santa Barbara, California. The site offers information on animal testing, its alternatives, and cruelty-free living.

The mission of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)is to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty, and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.

Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) is a volunteer-based, 501c3 that takes care of the felines at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter, providing humane care and eliminating unnecessary euthanasia.

BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. BUNS does not directly accept rabbits.

C.A.R.E.4Paws promotes responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in Santa Barbara County. We create awareness through educational programs and dog training interventions and provide resources.

K-9 PALS (K-9 Placement & Assistance League, Inc.) is an all-volunteer 501c3 for dogs located at the Santa Barbara County Shelter. They work with County Animal Services to provide care & services to homeless dogs.

ResQCats is a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of abandoned cats and kittens in Santa Barbara. (805) 563-9424

The Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the care and placement of homeless animals in the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding areas.

The Objective of the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS) is to raise the level of patient care for seriously ill or injured animals through quality education and communication programs.

Learn everything you need to know about wildfires and how to stay safe with this wildfire safety guide.

The mission of the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society is to provide quality, compassionate care for animals, address animal overpopulation and enhance the human and animal bond. (805) 349-3435

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is a nonprofit, volunteer group that rescues and rehabilitates injured wild birds and small mammals in Santa Barbara County, California. (805) 966-9005

DAWG (Dog Adoption & Welfare Group) is a volunteer-run, 501c3 with its own shelter, specializing in taking dogs from the County Shelters to create more space for incoming dogs.

The Santa Barbara Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a privately supported non-profit agency dedicated to the welfare of all companion animals that share the world with us.