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10/28/2023

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Yuri 🩵
Male, white Bull Terrier - Miniature.
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 38.60 lbs



I have been at the shelter since Oct 12, 2023.
I am waiting to meet you at 548 W. Foster Rd in Orcutt. Come visit me between 12 noon and 4:30pm Monday through Saturday.

Introducing Yuri, the Bull Terrier with a serene and gentle soul. Yuri's calm and reserved demeanor is complemented by a deep love for affection. This sweet-natured canine companion thrives on tender moments and enjoys the simple joys of cuddles and pets. If you're seeking a loyal friend who embodies tranquility and craves your love, Yuri is the perfect match for those who appreciate the subtler, heartwarming moments of companionship.

Shelter
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria
(805) 934-6119
548 West Foster Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455

Website: www.sbcanimalservices.org

*This page is not affiliated with any shelter nor rescue. This page is run by volunteers & we only share information given to us.*

10/25/2023

Check out LaRisa Chambers's post.

10/23/2023

Communities that work together SAVE LIVES! Please read the following incredible stories!

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Helping dogs and families in crisis is emotional and exhausting work. But when communities work together, dogs win.

Below, are the faces of . . .

- a dog who is coming home to her family from the shelter because Santa Barbara County Animal Services officer Joan Robb reached out to Shadow's Fund to help them get the resources they needed to make it so.

- a dog who is beginning his next chapter with a loving new family, instead of being surrendered to a shelter.

- two sisters who found themselves in a shelter at 7 years old, then in separate homes and then back at the shelter. Thanks to our partnership with Santa Barbara County Animal Services they are together at the sanctuary awaiting placement in a loving forever home, together.

- a very loved dog who's journey has sadly come to an end. His family needed diagnostics to know for sure and now they do. And he is transitioning gently, at home, in the arms of his family with the support of our Keep Me Home program and C.A.R.E.4Paws.

Your support saves and changes lives and we thank you. And we are so thankful to the organizations we work with in this County that help us make a difference in the lives of so many dogs.

10/20/2023

🦋 Introducing Echo and Ace! 🦋

🐾 Look at these adorable 6-week-old cuties! 🐾
Meet two healthy and incredibly smart Husky puppies that are as fluffy as they are gorgeous! Echo and Ace have already learned their names and are doing a great job with potty training. They are so eager to learn and absolutely love playing with each other and their humans.

Currently, these adorable brothers are in foster care where their foster parents are teaching them basic skills and how to be loving family dogs. In just a few weeks, they will be available for adoption. We are looking for forever homes filled with love, commitment, and an understanding of the Husky breed. It's important to continue their training, socialization, and create a safe environment where they can grow up feeling loved.

🌼 If you're interested in adopting Echo or Ace, please complete our Dog Adoption Interest Survey by clicking the link in our bio, and email your form to [email protected]. Once we receive your form, the Foster Coordinator will give you a call, allowing you to speak with the foster family.

Link to Dog Adoption Interest Survey: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/7cb0de6d-5828-4aa7-9e12-6e71453c467e?cache=1800

*🔸* Please refrain from calling or visiting the shelter to request a meeting as Echo and Ace are not there. These puppies are too young and need to be in a safe environment until they have received their vaccinations.

If you'd like to be pre-approved for adoption, kindly complete the form using the link above. If you need any assistance, please email us at [email protected]. Santa Maria Animal Center / Lompoc Foster Page

10/18/2023

Meet Mattie and Levi. You won’t see them on the web site due to technical issues but they are very much adoptable. Unfortunately, their current foster home in Orcutt is coming to an end and would like to move to a forever home instead of a kennel at the shelter (if there is one). These siblings are about 10 months old, dog social and love to play. They are looking for a calm household (aka no kids), need another confident dog to keep showing them how great life is, a backyard to run around in and toys to have fun with. Mattie likes to sit on the couch and watch TV and snuggle. Levi is not a snuggler but will hang out with you. These two enjoy neighborhood walks and are pretty good on leash, though Levi is working on not being scared of cars driving by. Both take a minute to warm up to new people so experience is a must. So, if you have love, patience and another great dog and would like to learn more about them please message us and we will put you in touch. Thank you! I am located at the Santa Maria Shelter


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10/12/2023

Feeling spooky? 👻🎃🕷️if this season is a little scary for you, let Daisy protect you. Daisy isn’t afraid of no ghosts and with $10 adoption fees all month it’s a no brainer 🧟‍♀️



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10/03/2023

Hey friends Butler here at the Santa Barbara Shelter. I am a dapper dog who's always ready to paw-ty in style!

🆘Butler is on our Urgent Dog List

💚 Did ya know we have a promotion going on right NOW until October 10th. All ANIMALS are $10.00 (license fees may apply). Please ask about me! Stop by the Santa Barbara Shelter to visit with me or click the link in our bio to learn more about our adoptable dogs, foster or volunteer programs. ❤️🐶

💙 So, If you were looking to help Santa Barbara animal shelters through our ANIMAL SHELTER CRISIS, - here it is! Our Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Shelter are in DESPERATE need of and we especially need fosters with dog experience! But more than anything, we need people committed to helping an animal in need! So let’s start with the Green and Blue Dogs.

We have Green dogs that are easier to handle and these dogs have been on day fosters or foster. So we know a lot about them. If you are looking for an easy foster ask for a green dog.

Blue dogs are similar to our green dogs but might need a little training. If you are ok with fostering a dog that needs a little help settling into your home, ask for a blue dog.

Additionally, we are seeking foster homes that can take in a solo pet! We have so many dogs living at our Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Shelters for no other reason than they cannot live with other pets, or may need slow introductions to new people, or taught proper leash skills. While these may make a dog's initial introduction more challenging, all of these behaviors are manageable, and we have an experienced team here to support you.

10/01/2023

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This bundle of cuteness is Poppy. Poppy does well in our playgroups, she is a day foster favorite, a volunteer favorite, an awesome leash walker, well behaved in public and is patiently waiting to be discovered by a kind human. Please stop by the Santa Barbara Shelter to discover our Poppy or click the link in our bio to learn more our about adoptable dogs, adoption, foster and volunteer programs.

✋🙉Listen up, folks! Starting today and going strong until October 10th, you can bring home a precious pet from one our shelters for the mind-bogglingly low price of just $10! Can you believe it? (license fee may apply, but trust us, it’s totally worth it). 🐾🧡

09/28/2023

I walked this little lady today and she was a dream to walk. Great leash skills and skilled at catching treats in the air. Please come by the Santa Barbara Shelter to meet Loki or click the link in our bio.

09/28/2023

Santa Maria Animal Center / Lompoc Foster Page🔸 Kitten Season Continues
…….We Need Your Help -
…………….Foster Homes are Full!

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is in desperate need for loving community members to give of their heart and home to care for little kittens that continue to arrive daily to our shelter.
These kittens are just to young to safely be housed in our facility. Some arrive injured, sick or are in need of a human mom to bottle feed and care for them as their surrogate mom.
We also have friendly Mama Cats arriving to our shelter with her little ones, just needing a safe and secure place for her to care for babies
If you are able to help, please click on this link and complete our Foster Parent Application and the Foster Parent Agreement forms. After you click finish on each form, please visit your email to verify you are completing that form. **both forms need to be completed.
Here is our Foster Parent Resource link to complete your forms: http://www.linktr.ee/sbcasfoster

🥰 Animal Services provides for all veterinary care, food, litter, bedding, crates- pretty much all your needed supplies.
You as the foster parent provide the love, nurturing, and safe environment. Your foster time period ends when they are over 8 weeks olds, healthy and ready to be spayed/neutered before they are adopted.

❓Questions? Please message us here or email
[email protected]

09/27/2023

Please share to help Saint find his forever home !

11 months is how if Saint has been at the shelter. This boy is as handsome
As they get and would love to be in a loving home. Here’s what his BFF volunteer says about him.

Is saint the most handsome boy ever? Yes! Duh!

Saint hits 11months in the shelter in October 💔

People often ask me why Saint hasn’t been adopted yet, and I think the best way to sum it up is, no one has really given him a chance.

Saint isn’t your ready to go out of the box dog, but can you blame him? 11 months in the shelter can bring up a variety of issues for any dog, but especially a dog as smart 🧠and energetic as Saint.

To be honest I don’t think it will take much and he is worth every ounce of effort. I am sponsoring some training for him.

Have questions? Please reach out to me, I am a Saint expert and absolutely love this little guy. PLEASE SHARE! I am willing to travel wide and far to get this special boy the right home❤️
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09/25/2023

Lady Kim needs a home by tomorrow!

09/20/2023

You see it in their face, that recognition of their circumstance, of life in an animal shelter. Some dogs give up, become depressed, others become overwhelmed with anxiety. Not KEANU though. He hangs in there, day after day, month after month, always such a good boy. When I enter his kennel to take him out for a walk, he lumbers up from his bed, stands quietly while I put his harness on, and gives a burst of enthusiasm when we go out. He smiles.

Keanu is a wonderful dog in his senior years who is so deserving of a home to call his own. He gets too excited around other dogs so he should be an only dog in the home, and he will spend his days polishing his skills as a master couch potato. It’s been a long time since he got to lie on some grass and soak up some sun, but I bet he’d like that, too.

Come meet this magnificent dog at at 5473 Overpass Road, CA. It’ll make your day, and transform Keanu’s life into a dream come true. ♥️♥️♥️


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09/18/2023

Blue loves to hang out watch TV 📺while enjoying a peanut butter bone. For more information on Blue, please click the link in our bio, stop by the Santa Barbara Shelter to meet Blue or email Blue’s Animal Advocate [email protected]

🐾🆘🐾 We are currently FULL, please consider fostering or adopting one our pups!

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09/17/2023

❤️Foster Tails❤️:

Hi! We took Bruce out for a “foster afternoon” and he was the best boy! He walked great on a leash. We encountered two dogs while walking and he was interested but not insistent on meeting them. He rode in the car quietly and gave our kids, aged 5 and 9, kisses. He helped us charge the car and then took a nap :)

We hope this is helpful feedback! - Lindsay E. Day Foster Volunteer

Adopt or Foster this amazing pup! You are welcome to visit Bruce at our Santa Barbara Shelter or click the link in our bio for more information.

09/13/2023

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🚨 URGENT HELP NEEDED 🚨 Rabbit population explosion alert! 🐰💥 Our fluffy friends are multiplying rapidly, and we need your assistance NOW! 🆘💔 We have an overload of adorable bunnies eagerly waiting for their forever homes! Don't waste another second! ⏰ Swing by our location at 548 W Foster Rd, Santa Maria CA 93455, Monday-Saturday 12-4:30pm to meet these precious offspring in person. ⚠️ Can't make it? Not a problem! Our incredible partners at , situated at 5473 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara CA 93111, are also hosting adoption hours!✨ Hurry in Monday-Friday 2-4pm or Saturdays 12-4pm and discover your perfect match! 🐇💖

09/11/2023

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#5 - Shiba Inu! 🇯🇵

One of my biggest lessons since adopting Mac - there’s no such thing as a ‘bad dog’.

In THIS house we use ‘bad dog’ as a term of endearment, but we do so light heartedly. Mac is a product of backyard breeding, mistreatment, under socialisation and a heap of messy genetics. The consequent ‘undesirable’ and ‘bad’ behaviours are just behaviours that aren’t considered socially acceptable. They don’t make him a bad dog.

But for dogs there is no right or wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️ that narrative can be so harmful to the way we see them and address their behaviours.

All behaviours serve a purpose to our dogs and it’s our job to get to the bottom of them. Whether they look like they want to murder a passerby or they chewed through the skirting boards, they don’t do these things to make our lives harder. I try to remind myself of that when I feel jealous seeing confident dogs who seem to be able to go everywhere, meet everyone and cope easily (I won’t talk about the dogs I see out and about who aren’t coping well but are completely ignored by their people 🥲) - we ask SO much of them when we bring them into our lives and they shouldn’t be seen as ‘bad’ when they struggle to adapt to our very human world.

Anyway, as much as I don’t believe there can be bad dogs I definitely believe there can be good dogs - BECAUSE EVERY SINGLE DOG IS THE BEST DOG EVER 🏆

09/11/2023

🌟 I just want everyone to know that I am still waiting patiently at that Santa Barbara Shelter for a foster or an adopter to come get me outta this place! My volunteer friends say that I am a lovable, smart, excellent leash walker, house trained, friendly and well behaved boy. So if you are looking for all these things in pup, come meet me! For more information on Bruce, please click the link in our bio or stop by Santa Barbara Shelter.

Please share, comment, like, follow and tag a friend to help our dogs find loving homes ❤️🐾

09/10/2023

We need a foster or an adopter for our 14 week old puppy who will be available on September 12th.

Please come by our shelter to meet her or click the link in our bio.

09/06/2023

Lady Kim hit the jackpot this past weekend! Lady Kim and her awesome friend Gabby spent some time at the beach!
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Lady Kim had an outing with her friend Gabby and this is how it went.

A day filled with peaceful moments and joyful memories. 🚗 Lady Kim and I embarked on a journey to Santa Barbara. I had the pleasure of meeting the handsome hunk, Gordon, who walked side by side with Lady Kim, showcasing his gentle nature. 🐾 The beach brought us serenity as we watched the waves and observed people celebrating Labor Day. 😊 Lady Kim's contentment radiated through her smile as she snoozed, leaving me filled with love and gratitude. 💕 If you’re interested in adopting Lady Kim please email Gabby [email protected]

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08/31/2023

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Yoshi, Yoshi, YOSHI! . . . This darling boy at in Santa Barbara is a heart stealer, a gentle giant of a dog with a kind heart and patience for the (unkind!) world that has left him currently homeless. . . He’s a gem of a dog, a beautiful Akita, majestic in stature, who still has it all going on . . I mean, just look at that face, right?! . . The years he’s lived have sprinkled sugar all over him . . Who could refuse him anything?! . . . He’s a pleasure to walk, has a calm and easy temperament, and so deserves a loving home . . . Come meet him at 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta, CA or call 805-681-5285 to let Yoshi know you’d like to foster or adopt him . . Could be your greatest day ever!

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08/16/2023

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Do you know what's lurking in puddles? Download my FREE Perils of Puddles poster at link in my bio!

We all want to keep our fur kids safe and healthy. One of the biggest ways to do this is through awareness and education, so please share my poster. Also, you can read the full post at the link in bio :). Be prepared, be aware, be safe! xoAmy

08/15/2023

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Beach day with my foster mom! I loved watching the birds and the waves 🌊

Adopt Daisy from her foster home. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

08/15/2023

08/14/2023

💙 Introducing our Advocate Program, where volunteers provide extra care and attention to shelter animals, ensuring their happiness, health, and increased chances for adoption. Here's what you need to know: (Swipe for more detailed information)

- Advocates play a crucial role in saving lives
- Choose an animal from our list (dog, cat or rabbit) and visit them for at least an hour per week
- Provide extra care and attention to shelter animals, exercise, cuddle time, day fostering, ect.
- Ensure their happiness, health, and increased chances for adoption or foster
- Can volunteer more if desired
- Flexible visit schedule Monday - Sunday, 8am-5:00pm.
- Help with or engage animals in exercise, playgroups, cuddle time, Bathtime place kongs, toys and pupsicles in their kennel, or take them on a day foster
- You are welcomed to actively seek out potential fosters or adopters
- Welcomed to share your personal experiences in foster or adoption appointments with your animal
- Capture photos and videos of your chosen animal(s)
- Write notes about their personalities and interactions to use in social media
- Use props and costumes for creative photo shoots
- Complete volunteer training program and training is quick and easy
-Sign up to volunteer to schedule training
- Animals are excited to meet you
- Your valuable assistance will help them find forever homes

To sign up to volunteer click the link in our Bio! 😀

08/13/2023

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BUDDY’s reaction when I told him he has a cute, goofy grin. 💕😊 or BUDDY!sbca.animals .sbc.animals

08/12/2023

Blue had nice hike, down time and he watched me grill some hot dogs for a late afternoon snack! Blue approved! Blue was a tired pup when we headed back to the shelter. For more information on Blue, please click the link in our bio.

Please Share, Comment, Like and tag to help our Sumo find his forever home or foster. ❤️

08/11/2023

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Hi my name is Billy and I have been at the shelter since Nov 2022. I am a big German Shepherd boy who takes my job as a guardian seriously, but once I get to know you I am a total lover. I am an energetic dog who can't get enough of playing in the kiddie pool with my friends. I love nothing more than splashing around and cooling off on hot summer days. I get along with most dogs, as long as they don't get to pushy. I am a well-behaved pup who walks nicely on a leash and enjoys going on long walks with my human companions. I also love going on a car rides. I am content to sit in the backseat and just enjoy the scenery. Since being at the shelter I haven't been been in a home, so it might be an adjustment for me. I feel most comfortable sticking by my human once we have a connection.

I think what sets me apart is my desire to please. I am a smart pup who loves to learn new tricks and commands, and I love show off my skills to anyone who will watch. I am great at fetching a ball, shaking a paw, or rolling over. I am always willing to give it my all. All in all, I would say that I am the kind of dog that everyone wants as a companion. I promise to bring lots of smiles to your face.

Have questions? Come down to Santa Barbara Animal Services on Overpass and get to know me better.

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08/08/2023

We took Jack on a Day Foster to Girsh Park. Jack loved sniffing, watching the kids play soccer and enjoyed a picnic. Jack is a reserved fellow but warms after he gets to know you. Jack walks well on leash, loves car rides, belly rubs and is treat motivated. For more information on Jack, please contact his animal advocate [email protected] for more information or stop by the Santa Barbara Shelter to meet Jack.

08/02/2023

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Hi! My name is Saint and I have been at the shelter since November 2022. I used to have a family, and I even had a German Shepard sibling, but I didn't get along with the smaller dogs so I ended up here. Don’t worry though, I have put all that in my past and I am ready to find my furever home!

A little about me, #1 I love snuggles. I rather spend time sitting on the couch with you than playing with a ball or tug. They tell me I'm a Kelpie mix, which means I am super smart, energetic, and love to be next to my human. When we aren’t snuggling, I enjoy learning new things, going for runs or walks, and watching out the windows. I am really good boy inside a home, and haven't had any accidents. They also tell me I can be a little bit of a velcro dog. What can I say, I love my humans!

I have an advocate, and super fun friend, at the shelter who has been helping me learn some basic obedience, and is even offering to pay for training when I find the right family. Even better, there is a local trainer who is also offering their services free of charge, so whoever adopts me sure will have a lot of support.

We aren't sure how I would be around cats and other small animals, so it’s probably best I be your only pet. I know how to sit, come, and I walk super good on leash once I get out some of my energy. I have met some small humans (kids) and didn’t have any issues, but since I can be a bouncy boy, older kids may be best.

My advocate wants you to know I am the goodest boy with so much love to give and whoever adopts me is super lucky! Have questions? You can reach out to her at [email protected] or come down to Santa Barbara Animal Services on Overpass Rd in Goleta to meet me.

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08/01/2023

Poppy arrived at our Santa Maria Shelter in May 2023. Poppy is 1.3 years old and is 58 pounds. Poppy is struggling in our shelter environment and needs an adopter or foster. Poppy is currently at our Santa Maria Shelter. Please click the Link in our bio to learn more about our adoptable dogs, adoption, foster or volunteer programs.

07/29/2023

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Don't pass up the opportunity to participate in our exclusive adoption promotion thru the end of July, where you have the freedom to set your own price! (licensing fees may apply)Come by our Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara shelters to meet our dogs or click the link in our bio for information on our adoptable dogs, adoption, foster or volunteer programs.

07/26/2023

Two dog friendly, people friendly, house trained, good leash walker pups looking for a foster a foster or adopter. Come by our Santa Barbara Shelter to meet our adoptable dogs! We sooo many dogs that are in need of homes! For more information on our adoption, foster and volunteer programs, please click the link in our bio.

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Dobby(dark) and Stump(tan) adoptable

07/23/2023

Little Dude Gus is in a foster home and is the bestest boy ever! Want to know more about Little Dude Gus? Click the link in our Bio! Gus is super excited to start a new life with an awesome family that will love him to the moon and back! ❤️

Come on friend, HELP A PUP OUT! 😀

07/20/2023

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SASSY entered the county shelter on 08-17-2022 with her mom. (Mom has already found her forever humans). Not sure why Sassy is still at the shelter. She is a playgroup rock star with other shelter dogs. Happy, sweet, playful. SASSY would love to be in a foster or forever home. Visit Santa Barbara County Animal Services at 5473 Overpass & asked to meet Sassy! please share.

07/20/2023

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Surely that heart shaped spot on FREYA’s bottom is a sign she’s been kissed by HEAVEN! . . She is such a wonderful dog . . She pulled her way down the block when she went for her walk today, but calmed completely once we got to a quiet park down the street and away from the noisy shelter. . .

This beautiful girl is affectionate, gentle and sweet, and SO deserving of a loving home . . She’s well mannered and housebroken, knows how to take a treat gently and sit nicely, she’s quiet and calm . . . . Whoever adopts her will have won the lottery! She’s such a GOOD girl . . .

But don’t just take my word for it, okay? Come meet her for yourself at at 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta, CA. . . You will NOT be disappointed! 💞🍀💞🍀💞🍀💞🍀

07/11/2023

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Vadar is on his way to his new home in Mexico 🇲🇽

Thank you to Santa Barbara County animal services for allowing us to save him. Thanks to all the volunteers that kept him going through social media to try to find him a home. Thank you to Kevin for being his best friend at the shelter. Especially thanks to Angie and Craig McDonald. If it wasn’t for them, this dog would’ve been euthanized.

As well as with radar and all our animals at the rescue and foster program we still need your help to continue to do work like this you click the link in our bio or the donate button on this page and you also can go to our website to see the different options you can help us continue this great work. Please share this post with everyone.

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07/07/2023

Guess who I ran into today? It was the dynamic duo of Stella and Patricia, making every step of their walk an adventure! I couldn't resist capturing the moment in a picture. And let me tell you, Patricia raved about Stella like she just won the best pup award! Fantastic on the leash, a master soccer ball player in the yard, and she even knows how to throw a solid high-five. If you want to meet Stella in all her glory, swing by the Santa Barbara Shelter ASAP! Oh, and if you don’t want to leave your couch, just click the link in our bio for more information. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on meeting our Stella.