Edhat Staff
(Photo: Alpacas at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club)
Source: Santa Barbara County
Over 1,500 animals of all kinds have been sheltered locally in Santa Barbara as a result of the Thomas Fire – even one Chinchilla. Horses, mini horses, goats, llamas and alpacas. Dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, guinea pigs and a water monitor.
Animal shelter locations and totals are as follows:
- Santa Barbara Humane Society: 762 animals (at capacity)
- Santa Barbara County Animal Services Shelter: 65 animals (capacity for more available)
- Earl Warren Show Grounds: 613 animals (capacity for more available)
- El Capitan Ranch: 73 animals (capacity for more available)
If you have questions about where to shelter your animal or assistance with an evacuation, call Santa Barbara County Animal Services at (805) 681-4332.
(Photos: Santa Barbara County Humane Society)
