Mission
The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society exists to rescue, shelter, heal, place, and train dogs and cats while engaging our Central California community through education and advocacy to end animal homelessness.
Core Programs
Rescue: Serving the Central California Coastal counties of
San Luis Obispo,
Santa Barbara and
Ventura, the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society rescues dogs and cats at risk from euthanasia in area animal shelters.
Shelter: It is not uncommon for as many as
100 animals per night to seek refuge and safety in our shelter. The
26 staff members include veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal behavior specialists, and a professional animal care team.
Heal: Our highly skilled veterinarians and specially trained support staff have
spayed or neutered 33,604 animals since 1983.
Place: Since 1983,
21,985 lives have been saved by placing homeless dogs and cats into new and loving homes.
Nourish: Part of our
"Animal Safety Net," providing pet food directly to needy animals ensures that no animal goes hungry and keeps them safe and in their homes.
Volunteer: Supported by
10,565 hours of service last year, more than
250 active volunteers are the life blood of caring, compassion and hope at the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society.
Train: Inappropriate behavior is the
number one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters. Santa Maria Valley Humane Society trainers teach dogs and cats good manners and social skills in the shelter making homeless animals more adoptable. For animals already in homes, public training classes can correct undesirable behaviors keep those animals safe and out of the shelter.
"Celebrating dogs and cats and the people who love them."
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