It’s a Party! Four-legged and two-legged family members are invited to the Santa Barbara Humane Society’s 130th Anniversary Open House on Sunday, May 7th, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Courtesy photo.
Join the Party! $5 Vaccinations, Magic Show, Face Painting, Adoptable Animals
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Humane Society invites the entire community to a Birthday Party to celebrate their 130th Anniversary. The special celebration will take place during the Santa Barbara Humane Society’s annual Open House event on Sunday, May 7 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at 5399 Overpass Road in Santa Barbara.
The event is free and Santa Barbara Humane veterinary staff will provide $5 vaccinations for dogs and cats. As a family event, there will also be refreshments, live music, a Dog Parade, magic show, face painting, dog demonstrations, adoptable dog playgroups and more!
“Not many people know that the Santa Barbara Humane Society was founded in 1887 and since then has been providing compassionate and humane treatment to animals through a variety of services,” said Peggy Langle, Executive Director. “This annual event is a chance for us to open our doors and celebrate everything we have been able to accomplish with the help of our community.”
Popular services that the Santa Barbara Humane Society offers with a $25 membership are low-cost vaccinations, spay and neutering, plus low-cost boarding of dogs and cats. There is always a staff member on the premises, which gives owners comfort when out-of-town.
In the past couple of years Santa Barbara Humane Society has begun progressive enrichment programs for the animals. The dogs socialize, romp and rollick in outdoor playgroups – happy to be free of their kennels.
“In playgroups, our dogs become less fearful, more secure and it allows our staff to know their personalities better in order find perfect ‘forever’ homes for them,” said Langle. “With the introduction of enrichment programs, the average length of stay has dropped from two and a half years to less than three months.”
Playgroups will be available to watch at the Open House 130th Anniversary Celebration.
The Open House is free and open to the public, with donations encouraged. It takes place on Sunday, May 7 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at 5399 Overpass Rd in Santa Barbara.
For more information about the Open House, visit sbhumanesociety.org or call 805-964-4777.
About the Santa Barbara Humane Society: The Santa Barbara Humane Society is dedicated to the welfare of animals and strives to provide a safe haven for homeless dogs and cats until we are able to find forever homes for them. Since 1887, the Santa Barbara Humane Society has provided service to the people and animal populations of Santa Barbara County, and is proud to be one of the three oldest agencies in California dedicated to animal welfare. The Santa Barbara Humane Society occupies a five-acre site on Overpass Road, serving the community with a shelter, animal adoption services, a spay and neuter clinic, humane education center, boarding kennels, large animal holding center and corral, and inspection and rescue services. For more information, visit sbhumanesociety.org or call (805) 964-4777. Find Santa Barbara Humane Society on Facebook and Instagram.