Santa Barbara Humane is celebrating its 2,000th adoption of the year, a milestone reached when Rayne Drop, a six-week-old long-haired calico kitten, was adopted from the Santa Maria campus.
“This achievement speaks to what our organization is all about,” said Kerri Burns, Santa Barbara Humane CEO. “We are here for people with pets and for pets without people, and every adoption reflects that commitment.
“Reaching our 2,000th adoption shows how deeply this community cares about animals. We are grateful to every person who chooses adoption and supports the services that make it possible.”
Santa Barbara Humane said it continues to see strong interest in adoptions throughout Santa Barbara County, and the organization is on track to surpass the number of animals helped by its clinic this year.
This 2,000th adoption highlights the thousands of hours of care, medical treatment, enrichment, and training each animal receives before joining a new family, the organization said.
“This milestone is a reminder of how much we can accomplish together,” said Paige Van Tuyl, chief philanthropy officer. “Our teams, volunteers, and supporters make it possible for animals to find safety, stability, and care in our community.”
Rayne Drop was brought to Santa Barbara Humane on Monday morning after being found under the hood of a car, likely seeking shelter from the rain. The finder was unsure how long the kitten had been underneath the hood while the vehicle was running.
Rayne Drop arrived at 9:30 a.m., received a spay surgery by 2:30 p.m., and was available for adoption today for only about 25 minutes before being matched with her new family.
Santa Barbara Humane provides adoption services, affordable veterinary care, dog training, community pet pantry support, and access to care through its mobile unit.
Adoption hours are noon-4:30 p.m. every day except Wednesdays.
For more information and to view animals available for adoption, visit sbhumane.org.