1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (540+ words) Santa Barbara County animal shelters are bracing for expected high temperatures and limited air conditioning this week. The two locations have indoor/outdoor dog kennels and lack air conditioning because the facilities are “relatively old,” according to Sarah Aguilar, director…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (433+ words) A different kind of hot dog is taking Santa Barbara by storm this summer — this one with four legs and fur. Coral Martinez and Matt Roberts organized Santa Barbara Hot Dogs’ first meetup in 2024, bringing together members of a preexisting…...

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1+ week, 1+ day ago   (567+ words) A senior capybara at the Santa Barbara Zoo was euthanized Friday after specialist veterinarians found an “inoperable” mass in her throat that made it difficult for her to eat or breathe, a zoo spokesperson said. The mass, however, which was…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (645+ words) Some Santa Barbara County residents have seen unexpected furry visitors wander into their neighborhoods and even onto their properties in recent weeks. The residence’s outdoor camera captured about an hour’s worth of footage of the two black bears in the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (569+ words) The Santa Ynez Valley man known around the world as a horse whisperer for his gentle training techniques has died, leading to multiple remembrances about the huge impact Monty Roberts made across the equine community. As word of his death…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (829+ words) The Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) unanimously approved the next phase of the Goleta Bay Kelp Project on July 17. Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifora) normally establishes on nearshore rock reefs within the region and other locations throughout…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (433+ words) Few moments are more stressful for pet owners than realizing a dog or cat has gone missing. From microchipping to neighborhood alerts, these solutions work best when used together. A collar tag remains one of the simplest and most effective…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (485+ words) For some pets, the happiest foster stories don’t end with adoption. They end with a front door opening, a wagging tail and a family reunited. “The Pet Refuge offers free emergency boarding, while foster families provide a comforting alternative for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (376+ words) The Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation (SBCACF) has been awarded a Pathways Home Grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. The grant will support SBCACF’s work in collaboration with…...