Santa Barbara Humane

Veterinary care: families utilized shelter clinic services for care for their Animals from basic services like vaccines To more intense needs like enucleations and amputations. of the 20,426 services performed at affordable costs, 3,945 families utilized a donor-funded medical assistance program. Because prohibitive veterinary costs are a common reason why families relinquish their pets, this program ultimately kept Animals healthy and in their homes.

Training and rehabilitation: through the confident canine school of behavior, affordable training was offered at both campuses for families and pets who gained skills To limit uncomfortable experiences and increase trust. Scholarships were provided for those who needed financial support To ensure no one was turned away. Shelter Animals received individualized attention beginning with a behavior assessment upon intake, and any dogs who needed extra attention were assigned a behavior treatment plan for daily attention, providing the best chance at succeeding in their future homes. Sb Humane was able To assist 1,875 Animals through the shelter program and 1,031 families through public classes.

Sheltering and adoptions: our transfer program supporting regional overcrowded shelters sourced 622 Animals for the adoption program and provided temporary shelter for 129 stray Animals locally. With our open-admission shelter policy we also provided a new chance for 978 publicly surrendered Animals To receive care and an opportunity for a new home without being pre-screened for age, health, or other concerns. A large portion of the program expenses ensured homeless Animals were ready for adoption, including an initial medical exam, a behavior assessment, and basic obedience training along with shelter, food, and care. In total, 1,666 Animals were placed in loving homes in 2022.