To celebrate more than a decade of serving the Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara Humane invites the community to an Open House, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at 1687 W. Stowell Road, Santa Maria.
The event will include a giveaway of gently used pet supplies like leashes, collars, cat carriers, and toys. Supplies are free and available while they last.
Attendees can enjoy light refreshments provided by sponsors, including Gina’s Piece of Cake, Grocery Outlet of Santa Maria, Klondike Pizza, and Raising Cane’s in Santa Maria.
Guests can explore the campus during guided tours and learn more about the services Santa Barbara Humane provides, including affordable veterinary care, pet adoptions, and training classes.
The day will feature dog training demonstrations, a kid-friendly art station, educational resources, and opportunities to meet adoptable animals.
Guests will also have the chance to “Ask a Vet,” a casual opportunity to chat with members of the veterinary team about general pet care questions. Note that this is not a time for individual pet exams or in-depth medical consultations.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, will introduce Santa Barbara Humane’s new mobile veterinary unit, designed to expand access to veterinary services in rural and underserved areas of Santa Barbara County.
“Santa Maria is such an important part of who we are,” said Kerri Burns, CEO of Santa Barbara Humane. “This event is about opening our doors wide, celebrating our neighbors, and making sure every family knows we are here for them.
“Whether they need help with their pet, are looking to adopt, or just want to connect, we are proud to be part of this community.”
To learn more about the event or the services offered by Santa Barbara Humane, visit sbhumane.org.