Santa Barbara Humane to Offer Free Veterinary Services at Day in the Park

Santa Barbara Humane will once again offer free veterinary services at Day in the Park, a beloved annual event hosted at Waller Park in Santa Maria. The event, which will take place from 12 to 4 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2025, is a free, family-friendly celebration that brings together community organizations, entertainment, food, and resources for local families. 

During the event, Santa Barbara Humane’s mobile veterinary clinic will provide free dog vaccinations, microchips, and flea control to help pet owners keep their companions healthy and protected. No 

appointment or payment required. 

“Day in the Park is always a meaningful experience for our team,” said Dr. Katie Marrie, Chief Veterinary Officer at Santa Barbara Humane. “We meet so many people who truly love their pets but struggle to access basic veterinary care. Providing these essential services, no cost, no barriers, can have a lasting impact on both pets and their families.” 

Vaccines available include rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordetella. Services will be offered on a 

first-come, first-served basis, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged at sbhumane.org/mobile. Those who pre-register will receive a pass to move to the front of the line. 

All dogs must be on leashes, and animals must be at least six weeks old to receive vaccines. Services are limited to the supplies available on the day of the event. 

In recent years, Santa Barbara Humane’s Santa Maria campus has delivered more than 160,000 veterinary services and completed over 16,000 spay and neuter surgeries for North County pets. These services are made possible by generous donor support and are vital to keeping animals healthy and housed in the community. 

This marks Santa Barbara Humane’s fourth year participating in Day in the Park, and the organization hopes to reach even more families and pets in the Santa Maria Valley with this essential care. 

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Santa Barbara Humane is the oldest animal welfare agency in Santa Barbara County, serving the community for over 135 years. The organization’s two campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria provide low-cost veterinary care, affordable dog training, adoption, and socially-conscious sheltering for local animals, whether they are with a loving family or at the shelter waiting for a home of their own. Because Santa Barbara Humane does not receive any federal funding, it relies on donor support to help thousands of animals and families each year in Santa Barbara County.