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Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

Animal rescue in Santa Barbara, CA

Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. B.U.N.S. operates the rabbit area under a contract to the county and at no cost to the public. Shelter rabbits are available as pets.

Our Mission
1. To provide shelter and care to rabbits in need;
2. To promote the spaying and neutering of rabbits;
3. To promote the education of humane care, welfare & behavior of rabbits.
4. To provide humane care to other small animals at the shelter.

Contact
Address
County Animal Shelter
5473 Overpass Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Meet their adoptable pets

County Animal Shelter

5473 Overpass Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Adoptable pets at Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

We'll also keep you updated on Foxy/Vixen's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy/Vixen

Lop, Holland

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Keelan/Harper's adoption status with email updates.
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Keelan/Harper

Rhinelander

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nina/Peluchita/Gordita/Blanca's adoption status with email updates.
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Nina/Peluchita/Gordita/Blanca

Guinea Pig

Female, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Benedito's adoption status with email updates.
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Benedito

Guinea Pig

Male, Young
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cherry/Ms. Guava/Nectarine's adoption status with email updates.
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Cherry/Ms. Guava/Nectarine

Rhinelander

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bear/Colly's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear/Colly

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dulce's adoption status with email updates.
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Dulce

Lop, Holland

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lokita's adoption status with email updates.
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Lokita

Netherland Dwarf

Female, Adult
Santa Barbara, CA

Rescue FAQs

Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that cares for stray and abandoned rabbits at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. B.U.N.S. operates the rabbit area under a contract to the county and at no cost to the public. Shelter rabbits are available as pets. B.U.N.S. adopts to homes in Santa Barbara County, California, but will consider adoptions in Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as well.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adopting families are counseled by a B.U.N.S. volunteer. We help you to select a pet that will fit into your home and life style. After adoption, B.U.N.S. provides ongoing information on care. B.U.N.S. has brochures on rabbit and guinea pig care. A phone hotline provides access to a knowledgeable volunteer. Adopting families receive a newsletter with care information. We offer a monthly class, Basic Bunny and Guinea Pig, that covers husbandry, handling and training. Go to www.bunssb.org to subscribe to the newsletter or check class dates and times.

B.U.N.S. adopts to homes in Santa Barbara County, California, but will consider adoptions in Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties as well.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (B.U.N.S.)

Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & Dog Adoption & Welfare Group

111 Commerce Drive, P.O. Box 335,
Buellton, CA 93427

Snow White's Rescue Cottage

691 Earl Joseph Dr.,
Camarillo, CA 93010

DaisyLu Ranch

Camarillo, CA 93010

We'll also keep you updated on Twist's adoption status with email updates.
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Twist

Hamster

Female, Adult
Camarillo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Fur-de-Lance's adoption status with email updates.
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Fur-de-Lance

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MARTINELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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MARTINELLA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
Ojai, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bo

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Paula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Santa Paula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ANGUS's adoption status with email updates.
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ANGUS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Goleta, CA

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