Santa Barbara County Seeks Foster Homes for More Than 300 Birds and 21 Dogs

Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 16, 2026 —

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is seeking foster homes for more than 300 birds and 21 dogs after the animals were recently taken into care following the service of a warrant. The request comes as shelter space is limited, according to the information provided.

Foster homes are needed at shelters in Santa Maria, Goleta and Lompoc. The summary does not specify how many animals are at each location or whether all of the animals are currently housed at those shelters.

The information provided does not identify the person or organization connected to the warrant, explain why it was served, or give the date the animals entered care. It also does not describe the birds’ species or the dogs’ ages, breeds or individual needs. No details were provided about how long foster placements may be needed or how residents can apply to foster.

The stated need involves more than 300 birds and 21 dogs, with limited shelter space cited as the reason foster homes are being sought. The locations named for the need are Santa Maria, Goleta and Lompoc. No additional information was provided about the animals’ condition, the circumstances of the warrant, or what steps may follow their placement in care.

Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Aguilar for Santa Barbara County Animal Services on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.

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