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Frequently Asked Questions About K-9 PALS
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What is the difference between K-9 PALS and Santa Barbara County Animal Services?
K-9 PALS is a non-profit organization, with its own staff and volunteers, that works alongside Santa Barbara County Animal Services and its staff, at the County Animal Shelter. This is a unique relationship between a County government entity and an independent non-profit organization, working together to provide care and placements for lost, abandoned, and owner surrendered dogs.
What is the difference between K-9 PALS and the Humane Society?
K-9 PALS’ mission is promote adoptions and provide care for the abandoned dogs that are accepted by Santa Barbara County Animal Services, which is located at 5473 Overpass Road. Santa Barbara County Animal Services is required to take in all stray and abandoned dogs. Owned dogs are also accepted by Animal Services into the Shelter for an owner surrender fee.
The Santa Barbara Humane Society is a private organization that only takes animals that are turned in by their owners, at no cost to the owner. The Humane Society does not take in stray animals. The Humane Society is located at 5399 Overpass Road and their phone number is (805) 964-4777.
What is the difference between K-9 PALS and DAWG?
DAWG is a private organization that has dogs for adoption but cannot take in stray dogs. DAWG is located at 5480 Overpass Road and their phone number is (805) 681-0561.
K-9 PALS, ASAP, and BUNS are all at the County Animal Shelter. How are they related?
K-9 PALS, ASAP, and BUNS are all non-profit organizations located at the County Animal Shelter. ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program) provides daily care and adoptions for lost and abandoned cats at the Shelter in the same way that K-9 PALS provides care and adoptions for lost and abandoned dogs at the Shelter. BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter) provides daily care and adoptions for lost and abandoned bunnies at the Shelter.
How is K-9 PALS funded?
K-9 PALS gratefully receives donations from individuals, groups, foundations, charitable trusts, organizations, and businesses. Funding for K-9 PALS provides support for adoption efforts and provides much needed care and services for Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter dogs. There are nearly 1200 dogs taken into the Shelter every year. K-9 PALS' current expenses for the needs of the Shelter dogs exceeds the donations recieved this year. K-9 PALS desperately needs monetary support to take care of all the dogs abandoned at the Shelter.
How can I make a donation to K-9 PALS?
There are a number of ways to donate to K-9 PALS. Please go to our donate page.
What is the cost of the adoption fee for a dog?
The adoption fee for a dog is $90, plus the cost of the license if you live in the City or County of Santa Barbara. The adoption fee is paid to the Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Please note if you wish to make a donation to K-9 PALS that must be done separately. Please see our donate page for options.
Can I pay for my dog adoption with a credit card?
Yes. The Animal Services office accepts credit card, check or cash for adoptions.
Does K-9 PALS euthanize dogs for population control?
No. K-9 PALS works to eliminate the euthanasia of shelter dogs for reasons other than terminal health and/or serious behavior problems. Any dog that can be adopted out or made adoptable through medical intervention or training, is cared for until it is adopted. No dog has been euthanized for population control since K-9 PALS has been at the County Animal Shelter.
How can I volunteer for K-9 PALS?
Please go to our volunteer page.
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