Support for pet families in the Santa Maria riverbed

Support for pet families in the Santa Maria riverbed

On Sunday, June 8, our team walked into the Santa Maria riverbed—not just with supplies, but with open hearts. We met families facing unimaginable hardship, living unhoused and doing their best to care for the pets they love more than anything. These animals are their lifelines and their constant in a world of uncertainty. Through our free wellness clinic, C.A.R.E.4Paws, The Street Dog Coalition and Santa Barbara County Animal Services were able to provide the following:

🐾  Vaccines
🐾  Flea treatment
🐾  Pet food and clean water
🐾  Leashes, collars, and harnesses
🐾  Microchips and dog licenses

Thank you to everyone who supported this clinic and believes in our mission to keep pets healthy and with the people who love them. We could not do this without our generous donors, wonderful partners and incredible volunteers. We hope you will continue to support these events, because the need is tremendous and we will head back out for another clinic soon! 

Pet Wellness Clinic for Unhoused Pet Families, Santa Maria Riverbed

We host a wellness clinic specifically for unhoused pet families in the Santa Maria riverbed on Sunday, June 8, with Street Dog Coalition and Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS). Find us in the riverbed near the Preisker Park roundabout from 10 AM to 1 PM with walk-in services such as vaccines, flea treatment, dewormer, nail trims, microchips and dog licensing with SBCAS. Please help us keep your pets safe; all cats must be secure in a carrier and all dogs must be on a leash.

Please note that this event is for unhoused pet families only.

Learn more about our services for pet families experiencing homelessness.

Santa Maria Riverbed Roundabout Location Map