Animal rescue news

Santa Barbara County Animal Services and our community partners — including the Santa Barbara Humane Society, ASAP, and Equine Evac — have provided emergency care for more than 300 animals displaced by the Jesusita Fire as of May 6, 2009. It has been a collaborative effort to provide safe care for pets during this traumatic time. Many pet owners have expressed appreciation knowing their animals are safe and secure.

Individuals in our community who would like to support their effort may make donations to the Santa Barbara Humane Society. The following items are particularly needed:

• Large # of crates needed for immediate animal evacs. Bring to Humane Society at 5399 Overpass Rd
• Portable folding wire pens of any height for dogs and cats
• Pedigree small crunchy bites dry dog food
• Pedigree chunky beef and chicken canned dog food
• Johnny Cat Original cal litter (unscented and non-clumping)
• Whiska’s dry cat food
• Friskies mixed grill canned cat food

The Santa Barbara Humane Society is located at 5399 Overpass Road, and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For further information call 805-964-4777. The Animal Services Hotline for the fire is 805-681-4332.

Shelters for animals are located at the following sites:

• Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
• Small animals: Santa Barbara Humane Society, 5399 Overpass Rd, Goleta