Urgent and Forgotten Shelter Dogs of Santa Barbara County Shelters

08/07/2026

🍷🐾 PLEASE JOIN US IN SUPPORTING SHADOW’S FUND ❤️

There are rescues you admire… and then there are rescues you truly believe in with your whole heart. Shadow’s Fund is that kind of organization. The work they do for animals and families in our community is nothing short of incredible, and they deserve to be lifted up, supported, and truly appreciated.

Right now, more than ever, we want to flood Shadow’s Fund with love and donations to show them how much their effort means to all of us. Every single dollar, every share, every bit of support makes a real difference.

Join us for Uncorked & Unleashed — a beautiful afternoon of wine, music, small bites, and a special red blend created specifically to benefit Shadow’s Fund.

📅 Saturday, August 22 | 1–3 PM
📍 Ampelos Barrel Room, Lompoc
🎟️ Tickets: $30

If you can’t attend, please consider donating directly:
https://shadowsfund.org/donate/

❤️ Let’s show up for them the way they always show up for others. Come if you can. Donate if you can. Share everywhere you can.

08/04/2026

WHERE ARE STETSON AND SCRAPPY?

We are asking for current, date-stamped proof confirming the location, safety and condition of both dogs.

Read the Houston Press investigation:

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/dogtown-sanctuary-or-an-unhappy-ending-for-dogs-sent-to-it/

Please respectfully contact the following offices and request an independent welfare check:

Milam County Sheriff’s Office
📞 254-697-7033

Milam County District/County Attorney
Brian Price
📞 254-697-7013

Please ask for:

• Current, date-stamped photos or video of Stetson and Scrappy
• Confirmation of each dog’s location and physical condition
• Veterinary records or other verifiable medical information
• An independent welfare check
• A complete, verifiable accounting of every dog at the property

Please remain factual and respectful when calling or sharing.

No speculation. No harassment. We are simply asking for verifiable proof.

READ. VERIFY. SHARE.

07/30/2026

So sad… RIP 💔Glen… your music ❤️❤️❤️… Glen, your music always touched me. Every time I saw you perform with Eddie at Ohana, you seemed so kind, genuine, and full of heart. You had a way of making every song feel personal, and your talent was matched by your warmth.

I’m so saddened by your passing. My heart breaks for your family, your friends, and for Eddie, who has lost not just an incredible musician but a dear friend.

Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us. Your music and your spirit will live on in the hearts of so many.

Rest in peace, Glen. You will be deeply missed. ❤️
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07/29/2026

❤️ Chewy — A Loyal, Intelligent Dog Searching for His True Match

Chewy is a three-year-old, healthy, professionally trained dog who forms a deep bond with his person. He is affectionate, intelligent, protective, and very well-behaved at home.

On walks, Chewy heels beautifully and is calm about 95% of the time. He can occasionally react to loud trucks, lizards, squirrels or skateboarders that come too close or startle him, so he needs an experienced, confident handler who will continue reinforcing his training.
He will respond and come back to his senses within seconds.

Chewy loves playing ball, exploring open spaces, and relaxing beside his person on the couch. He has lived and trained around multiple dogs and can play well with many dogs when properly introduced, but he would do best in a calm home without cats or young children.

🏡 His Ideal Home

• A secure, spacious property or quieter neighborhood
• An experienced owner familiar with strong or reactive dogs
• Consistent structure and companionship
• Ideally located in the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, or Santa Ynez Valley area

Chewy would be especially happy on a ranch, estate, or larger property where he can safely explore and enjoy a peaceful life.

He is not the right dog for every household, but for the right person, he will be an incredibly loyal and loving companion.

We will support his adopter throughout the first year to help ensure a successful transition.

📣 We are hoping to find Chewy’s home before September 15.

Please share—his person may be someone in your community.

📲 To inquire or arrange a meeting, text 805-452-5646

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07/25/2026

Santa Barbara: I’m trying to help Kane find the person who will finally choose him

I’m posting here because I’m running out of options, and I’m hoping someone in the Santa Barbara community may be able to help.

Kane was previously on the SBCAS (ID A550246) shelter euthanasia list and was given a second chance. I’m currently fostering him, but I’m only able to do so temporarily. My goal is to keep him safe and in a home while we search for the right long-term placement.

He is about 4 years old and weighs approximately 67 pounds. He has surprised me with how easy and affectionate he is. At home, he is calm, cuddly, and happiest simply being near his people. He gets incredibly excited when someone he loves walks into the room, even if they have only been gone for a few minutes.

Some things I’ve learned about Kane:

✅ He walks beautifully on leash
✅ He has excellent house manners
✅ He takes treats very gently
✅ He is smart and learns quickly
✅ He loves stuffed toys
✅ He is calm and relaxed at home
✅ He knows “sit,” “stay,” “leave it,” “calm,” and “quiet”
✅ He is affectionate, loyal, and very people-oriented

Kane would do best with someone who can offer him a calm environment, consistency, structure, and plenty of affection.

I know Reddit is not an adoption site, but I’m hoping someone here may know a responsible person, foster, rescue contact, or experienced adopter who could help.

Please feel free to share Kane’s story with anyone who may be a good fit.

Text me directly for more information or to arrange a meet-and-greet. 805-452-5646. PitBullLove ForeverHomeNeeded 🐾❤️

07/07/2026

Luke is a handsome 3-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix available through Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Santa Barbara, CA.
He is smart, affectionate, loyal, and deeply bonded once he feels safe. Luke loves routine, structure, walks, and being included in everyday life. He would make a wonderful emotional support companion for the right person because he doesn’t need to be the center of attention—he just wants his person.
Luke has spent the past year learning, growing, and building confidence with a local trainer. He knows basic commands, enjoys other dogs, and is ready for his next chapter.
Luke needs an experienced working-breed owner who is home often, active, and willing to provide continued structure and guidance.
Placement needed before July 26 so Luke does not have to return to the shelter.
Please no cats, small dogs, or small children.
📧 [email protected]
📱 805-699-0975
Please share. Luke’s person could be one share away. ❤️🐾

07/04/2026

❤️ Imagine coming home to a dog who is genuinely happy to see you every single day.

A dog who is ready for a morning hike, a trip to the beach, a weekend road trip, or simply lying at your feet while you relax after work.

That’s Manny.

He almost didn’t get this chance.

Once you spend time with him, it’s hard to understand how this incredible dog was ever at risk. Manny is intelligent, loyal, affectionate, and eager to learn. He wants a person to guide him, include him, and love him.

He isn’t looking for a perfect home.

He’s looking for his home.

❤️ Why people fall in love with Manny:
✔ Walks beautifully on leash
✔ Excellent in the car
✔ Crate trained
✔ Knows his basic commands
✔ Smart and highly trainable
✔ Loves adventures and exploring new places
✔ Enjoys sniffing, hiking, and being outdoors
✔ Gets along with most dogs
✔ Not overly reactive to other dogs
✔ Loves being close to his person
✔ Thrives with structure, routine, and positive leadership

Huskies are incredibly rewarding companions for people who enjoy active, engaged dogs. They are intelligent, expressive, and love being part of the family. Manny has all of those wonderful qualities.

The best part about adopting an adult dog like Manny?

You already know who he is. He’s past the puppy stage, has excellent manners, rides well in the car, walks like a dream, and is ready to start living life with someone who chooses him.

Somewhere, there is a person whose life would be better because Manny is in it.

Maybe that’s you. Please text me for a meet and greet.

Please share his story. The right person only needs to see him once.

❤️ To adopt Manny or learn more, contact K-911 Animal Rescue.

If you’re unable to adopt, a donation helps provide training, food, medical care, and second chances for dogs just like Manny.

https://k911animalrescue.org/

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07/02/2026

I get asked often. How is Knox doing?

The simple answer: AMAZING!

When we choose teamwork over hate, we save lives.

Knox is living proof.

Knox was not “at risk.”

He was not a “maybe.”

Knox would have died that day.

But volunteers who knew him spoke up. Kalina said yes. I made the call. John Sorosky stepped in with guidance and support. I fostered him. Goleta Airport Hospital helped us get him safely to Hawaii.
Because people worked together, Knox is alive.

And how is he REALLY doing?

Not good.
Not okay.
GREAT.

Kalina is a trainer. She has worked with many dogs, and she says Knox is one of the best dogs she has ever had.

Think about that.

A dog who was going to be euthanized is now one of the best dogs an experienced trainer has ever known.

How many dogs are we losing because they are misunderstood, labeled, scared, stressed, or shut down in a shelter?

To those who leave cruel comments on posts about dogs fighting for their lives: your words matter.

When you label a dog as dangerous, hopeless, or unadoptable, you may be helping seal that dog’s fate. When you attack fosters, adopters, volunteers, trainers, or advocates, you make people afraid to step up.

If a dog needs structure, training, or an experienced home, say that. But do not reduce a living, breathing animal to one moment, one reaction, or one label

Shelter dogs are not their worst day.

Knox needed structure.
He needed support.
He needed someone to believe in him.
And because people did, he is now loved, safe, and thriving.

Thank you to the volunteers who truly see these dogs — the ones who walk them, love them, advocate for them, cry for them, and refuse to give up.
Rescue is not about ego.

It is not about tearing each other down.

It is about the dogs.

Knox was never a bad dog.

He was never disposable.

He was never a lost cause.

He was a dog who deserved a chance.
And today, he is one of the best dogs Kalina has ever had.

Let that break your heart — and open your eyes. ❤️

07/02/2026

🚨 URGENT: Charlie needs a rescue or experienced home by July 14 🚨
Without placement, Charlie is at risk of being euthanized. 💔
Charlie is a beautiful 6-month-old Australian Shepherd mix. He is still just a puppy, and he needs someone who understands that young dogs need patience, structure, guidance, and positive training.
When Charlie feels safe, he shows you who he really is — a smart, affectionate, loving puppy with so much potential. ❤️
✅ Intelligent and eager to learn
✅ Affectionate and cuddly
✅ Loves sitting in laps
✅ Walks nicely on leash
✅ Harnesses easily
✅ Food motivated and treat responsive
✅ Knows “sit”
✅ Appears to understand “stay”
✅ Redirects with toys when mouthy
✅ Curious, playful, and toy-loving
✅ Has greeted new people successfully with treats
✅ Re-kennels well
✅ Young enough to keep learning and thrive
Charlie needs an experienced adopter or rescue who understands herding breeds and can give him calm structure, slow introductions, and continued positive reinforcement training.
🏡 Charlie’s ideal home:
✔️ Experienced dog person or rescue
✔️ Adults only, no children
✔️ Calm, predictable routine
✔️ Patient, structured guidance
✔️ Continued training and behavioral support
✔️ Someone willing to let trust build slowly
Charlie has shown fear-based reactivity, but that does not define him. He is a young dog who needs the right person to help him feel safe and succeed.
⏳ Deadline: July 14, 2026
Please share Charlie. His person or rescue may be one share away.
📧 [email protected]

06/30/2026