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WHO WE ARE... |
The Santa Barbara Humane Society
has changed greatly since it was established in 1887. We've grown as an
organization, both in the expansion of our facilities and in the scope of
our programs and community services. We take this opportunity to provide
the communities we serve a greater awareness of who we are and what we do
so that more of you will have access to our many programs and services.
The Santa Barbara Humane Society
is a local, non-profit charitable organization. We have no affiliation with
any national animal welfare organizations, nor do we receive any financial
support from any national organization. We are not a governmental agency,
and we receive no tax dollars or other support from government agencies.
We exist solely to the extent of the support we receive from the communities
we serve. Click here for more information on Memberships, Donations, & Bequests.
We are extremely
proud of the fact that the Santa Barbara Humane Society has served the South
Coast area of Santa Barbara County continuously since 1887!
In 1964, we obtained the property
we now occupy at 5399 Overpass Road, off Patterson Avenue. With a modest
start in 1964 we have slowly and carefully added to our facilities as the
need occurred. Our five-acre plot has enabled our growth without overcrowding.
Obviously, with such a long history,
we have experienced many ups and downs. We have held our bake sales, our
rummage sales and dog washes. We have operated thrift stores and staged
benefit events. Throughout all the trials and tribulations we have been
fortunate to have many, many people support us with time, energy and finances.
This combination has made us what we are today.
Our primary goal is the prevention
of cruelty to animals. Taken in its broadest sense, each and every program
and service we provide is in support of this goal. We are governed by a
Board of Directors - members of the community who volunteer their time,
energy and expertise - to provide direction in planning and oversight for
daily operations. We are fortunate to have a dedicated and effective board.
We are equally fortunate to have two other groups who have contributed greatly
to our success: a highly trained professional staff to ensure the best possible
care for the animals in our custody; plus a growing and supportive membership
of 4,000 without whose help we would not exist.
We invite you to visit our facility
and to get to know the Humane Society and its programs first-hand. You are
also invited to join the Santa
Barbara Humane Society. As a member, you are kept
updated on current and future programs, and we can promise you a feeling
of great pride at being part of our efforts on behalf of the animals!
