DAWG THEN + NOW in partnership with Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society

This cutie is ready for his journey into a loving home.. please contact K-9 PALS for more information.

Please remember to keep your pets safe tomorrow..

Todays Wednesday Warning is a reminder to "KEEP THEM SAFE"! You just brought home the cutest new shelter dog and you can't wait to show him off to the neighbors... on the block so you immediately take him for a walk. 5 minutes in he panics tries to get away from you and slips out of his collar and runs away! You recently offered to foster for a local rescue and they have just dropped off your new rescue dog and you cannot wait to see how much he will love playing in your big yard, so you take him out there, off leash. He immediately runs straight for the fence line and jumps it and runs into the hills! You are kindly watching your sisters dog for the week while she vacations in Hawaii and your kids bolt out the front door like they normally would every Saturday am, leaving it ajar, forgetting there is a new dog in the house. Moments later your sisters dog is gone! You decide to take your new dog on vacation or a road trip. You stop to give your dog a potty break. You open the car door and your dog jumps out before you can even put a leash on OR you take your dog out on leash to explore but a big rig truck on the nearby road drives by and spooks your dog so he backs out of his loosely fitted collar or harness and runs away! These above scenarios demonstrate some of the most common dog ESCAPES and all of these can be avoided if you just take the proper steps. When you adopt a new dog (or bring any new dog into your home), you have to remember they have no idea what's going on. They will try to run, bolt, jump or dig, to escape. They don't yet know they have won the lotto with you. They don't know yet how much you will love them and take care of them. This takes time to happen and to bond with your dog you must have patience. We know that you must give them time to decompress so they can relax and learn that they are ok. They need time to understand that you are not leaving them (like they have been left before). They need to learn that a walk does not mean they should be scared (strange noises and places) and that being in the yard is their home, not a place to break out of. So please be patient and keep them safe at least for the first week that they are with you. Make sure collars, harnesses and leashes are on and fit properly. Try using a separate martingale collar and leash when on walks or road trips. Start with small walks to get them used to the area, to walking on leash and to you. Put a baby gate or small kennel fence inside at the front door to help stop them from slipping out and to remind others that a dog is in the house and that the door should be closed when they come and go. Do not leave them alone in the yard the first week to avoid them escaping. Keep a leash on them when you let them out in the yard, walk them around in the yard with it, so they can explore safely and don't feel the need to try to jump out. Only you can KEEP THEM SAFE! Please share to help educate others.

Keeping Your Dog Safe in Extreme Heat: Important Tips in Dealing with Extreme Heat Keep your pets indoors when temperatures are extreme and in the shade if they are outdoors for a very short time (potty, etc.). Walk your pets early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day.... Give pets plenty of water to avoid dehydration. When you walk your pet or take your pet outside, carry water with you. Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. Temperatures in cars can increase rapidly and become lethal. If your pet is panting excessively, drooling, struggling to walk, is lethargic, or has bloody diarrhea or vomiting, know that that these are potentially signs of overheating. Be careful with dogs on asphalt in the heat. Not only are their paws sensitive but because their bodies are closer to the asphalt, they can overheat more easily. As always, if you think your pet is in distress due to the heat, call your veterinarian as soon as possible. Animals with short noses such as Bulldogs, Pugs, and Boston Terriers , are especially vulnerable in the heat. Dogs and cats cool themselves by breathing through their mouths, but those with flat faces cannot cool as quickly and need extra attention. If you are hot, your pet is too!

Courtesy post for Sammy.

Announcing free microchips at Santa Barbara County Animal Services on Wednesdays through July 4th! Please call to schedule your appointment: Santa Barbara 805-681-5285 Santa Maria 805-934-6119 x 7... or schedule yourself online at sbcanimalservices.org under the Responsible Pet Ownership section.

COURTESY POST: Yay for Grace, she just went into a foster to adopt situation and will be working with a trainer if it's a fit. Meet 10 month old Grace. This sweet girl arrived in Santa Barbara last month from Turkey. Grace bonded with a local family during their stay in Turkey and they made arrangements to bring her back to Santa Barbara to find her a loving home.... Grace loves other dogs and cats but she does better with bigger dogs, she can be a goofy and funny and she can often forget her size. She also loves to be a lapdog! Grace can be super mellow but she's also adventurous and has been known to try and climb trees after squirrels. She loves being outside, probably due to her breed type. She's an active girl and loves walks and adventures. Grace loves being with people and will create a strong bond with her new family. Grace still has puppy energy and does need the normal puppy training to learn how to be the best dog she can be! If Grace finds the perfect match and forever home, her sponsor family will consider providing a stipend for a pre determined training program. Grace meeting a new feline friend: https://youtu.be/NdXfkKopQO0 If you're interested in Grace, please call Claudia: 1- 808-446-1068 There will be an application process and home check.

The rumor on the street is that more dogs go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year. Pets, especially dogs, HATE FIREWORKS. Be prepared in the event that your pet does escape by keeping your pets’ IDs up to date! It’s a good idea for all your animal companions to always wear a collar with an ID tag that includes your name, current phone number and any relevant contact information. Collars can fall off, so microchipping your pet is also highly recommended. If your ...pets are microchipped, make sure your contact information in the microchip registry is up-to-date. Secure your pet! It can be equally easy for your dog to slip through an open gate left unlatched by a party guest. Keeping your pet confined inside is the safest option. Don’t leave your pet outside loose in the yard or kennel. They will have no place to go and the combination of restraint and noise will traumatize them even more. Provide crates or other safe places for your pets to hide inside the house. Cover the kennels with blankets to dampen the noise. Make sure all doors and windows are securely shut and locked. Shut all blinds and drapes to minimize visual stimuli. If necessary, put your pet in a room with no windows. Turn on the TV or radio to help drown out the noise of the fireworks to minimize your pets’ exposure to the noise. Keep the volume at a normal level; turning it up too loud may only increase your pets’ anxiety. Walk your dog at least 1 hour before the sun sets to prevent exposure to the fireworks. Take an extra-long walk to use up his extra energy if possible. If you think or know your pet requires a calming aid or sedative, check with your pet’s veterinarian before giving such aids and follow directions carefully. If your pet gets lost or you find a lost animal, report it to the nearest animal control agency/shelter as soon as possible. Check the shelter website regularly for found pets. Many emergency vets will also accept found dogs after hours. Posting on social media lost & found pet pages are also a great resource. That’s it! The considerations are simple to keep your beloved dog safe!

COURTESY POST FOR LOST DOGS MILO & ROXY:

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing dog mom's out there!

Courtesy Post: Millie is a 6yr old Pure bread Great Dane. She is approximately 31in to her shoulder and weighs 115lbs. She is very sweet and lovable. She is very active and puppy like despite her age. She has had some food aggression issues and would do best as a single dog or in a home with another large dog. Please contact 805- 407- 7093 for additional information about Millie.

This weekend, a drive-thru Pet Food Drive hosted by CARE4Paws at Earl Warren Show Grounds in Santa Barbara and Deckers in Goleta on Saturday, April 24th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by with some food and help pets in need! Also a drop off at our shelter Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton. Drop off unopened pet food (kibbles and cans). No food, no problem we will happily take monetary donations and meet some adoptable dogs! For those in north county we will be hosting our drive on Sunday in Santa Maria at the Elks Event Center & in Lompoc at Ryon Park also from 10-2. Stop out and see us and help pets in need!

This is Blaze’s foster. She is unable to foster after this week and we are desperately seeking another foster or a forever home for Blaze. Fill out an application on our website or email us for a foster application.

Blaze is looking for a new foster or forever family ASAP! I can no longer foster him and would love to see him go to a good home! . He’s a sweet boy who would l...ove to live in a female only home or a home with a very patient man who would let Blaze warm up at his own pace. He does great with other dogs and enjoys going on walks/hikes. If you or someone you know might be interested in fostering or adopting Blaze please reach out the time Santa Ynez Humane Society and submit an application! https://www.syvhumane.org

Thanksgiving can be a time for holiday feastsbut also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Let's all remember to keep them safe, happy and healthy during the holidays! People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets: https://www.aspca.org//people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets... Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DAWG

DELIVERY IN SANTA BARBARA: If you are a Santa Barbara resident, please specify this in your Venmo order and we will have a pick-up location for you in Santa Barbara. Please order by Wednesday, November 25th. Tis the season to be Jolly Pre-order your holiday Wreaths to benefit SYVHS & DAWG! Wreaths will be ready for pick up on Saturday, November 28th in Buellton or Santa Ynez (at the feed store). More details on pick location soon. Wreaths are $49.00 - 22 and all th...e money goes to save more lives. Venmo @SYVHumane-DAWG - indicate how many wreaths and please leave a phone number. Thank You for your support! See more

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Carly went missing on 11-03-20 from for Paws Groomers on Coast Village Rd. in Montecito. She is skittish, please do not chase. Call or text 805-453-2948 day or night. Rema Rainsford-Hunt

South County pet owners: don't miss our Pet Wellness Day at Friendship-Manor in Goleta on Sunday, November 8. Walk-in hours are 10am-1pm for low-cost shots, mic...rochips, flea treatment, dewormer, nail trims and emergency pet food distribution, plus dog licensing by Project PetSafe. We still have a few spay/neuter and medical appointments open. Address: 6647 El Colegio Road See more

Update: We are sad to say that Fiona didn’t make it. Fiona was not eating or drinking and had a low temperature. She was taken to AVS where they did bloodwork and found her to be in late stage kidney failure. Unfortunately, she was too far gone by the time she got to us. She was so loved for the short period of time she was with us. Rest In Peace sweet girl. This is Fiona, she was left in a plastic bag in a shelter parking lot. She will require a lot of medical care and tr...eatment. Don’t worry Fiona, you are in good hands now with our team at SYVHS/DAWG. If you are able to donate to Fiona’s much needed medical care, please click the donation button below. You can also: Make a credit card donation during business hours by calling us at (805)688-8224 Make a check payable to SYVHS and mail it to PO BOX 335 Buellton, CA 93427 Venmo: @SYVHumane-DAWG

Great job to everyone involved! We love our community of dog lovers. Kudos to Santa Barbara County Animal Services and your team for all the hard work you put in yesterday. We were lucky to be able to transfer some of these guys to us and once they are vetted and fixed, they will be available soon.

Frankie is the sweetest most loyal boy you will ever meet. He came to us because his owner sadly passes away. He is amazing around other dogs of all sizes and h...as gone to the dog park and dog beach and does great with everyone he meets. He loves to go for walks and walks nicely behind you. He currently can go for a 40 minute walk and does just fine. He wouldn’t be a dog you could take hiking or on a longer walk however as his back legs will become weak if you over do it. Frankie does need an owner who would like to learn the basic foundation of dog psychology as he does have some pretty intense separation anxiety. His foster mom is currently helping him to improve with that and would like to be able to teach his new owner how to create a more safe and comfortable feeling environment in his new spot, We would want to take our time with his adoption and make sure the family could come to multiple meetings with Frankie before he could get adopted. Frankie is a really incredible dog but he does need a very special human to help him through his last years of life. When Frankie is with his human is very calm and can go anywhere with you. He loves car rides and adventures, but when you need to leave the house is when he struggles. He will bark and whine the entire time you’re gone.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is looking for an angel Hospice foster for sweet Tank. Please read what his needs are in original post and if you can help, please contact listed number. Thank you. Santa Barbara County Animal Services

Since 1981, American Humane has celebrated Adopt-a-Dog Month each October in an effort to help the estimated 3-4 million animals waiting in shelters every year get the loving, forever homes that they deserve. Be a hero this month and adopt a dog from your local shelter or rescue group.

***Update Wonder has been adopted to a wonderful family with doggie siblings to play with! Thank you all for caring and sharing! Adoption photo in comments ...****** The small town of Buellton, CA is known for things such as being the home of split pea soup along with being where the movie "Sideways" was filmed. More importantly it's also is where the most magical creature ever named Wonder is looking for a home at Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DAWG Wonder the 4 year old Husky is special for so many reasons. You may notice that this handsome guy does not have eyes. He recently had to have his eyes removed due to severe glaucoma. Despite this painful condition that he suffered from when he was found as a stray in Bakersfield along with the numerous setbacks this poor guy encountered in his short life, he won't let anything break his spirit. He is about the happiest, goofiest most loving dogs that I have ever met. Being around him just makes you happy. It didn't take me long to fall in love with this dog. He bonds quick and snuggles into you shortly after meeting you all while giving you kisses. That alone melted my heart. He loves other dogs too and kids and cats. Everyone is Wonder's friend. Wonder also gets around so well for being a blind dog. You almost forget he can't see. It is amazing to see how adaptable he is. He would make the most perfect companion and addition to any family. All he wants is a family to call his own that he can love and preferably a canine sibling that he can play with along with a couple squeaky toys. If you would like to meet Wonder please visit the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society website at www.syvhumane.org/adoptions. The facility is closed to the public and adoptions are being done by appointment only after approved application. I promise you won't be disappointed. Also, some kind soul donated a backseat extender and a hammock to go home with him to his new forever home to help make him feel more safe in the car. Whomever gets this dog will be the luckiest person and will need to let me come visit

Warning: graphic image!!! This little guy was brought into the shelter by a good Samaritan who found him in very bad condition. We were unsure if he would pull... through, but our amazing medical staff was able to save him! At only 6 weeks old he was too young to stay at the shelter. So our awesome rescue partner Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DAWG stepped in and saved this little guy. Team work saves lives!!! See more

***Update Jagger has been adopted thanks to all of your shares! He has an amazing new family and a canine sibling to play with. Happy new life Jagger.********* ...Hello friends, Jagger here needs our help. You see this handsome 10 year old chocolate lab is looking for a home due to no fault of his own. Jagger's elderly owner is very sick and is no longer able to care for him. We don't want this sweet boy to end up at a shelter. He still has a lot of life and love to give. All he wants to do is be with you and play ball. He was quite obsessed with the squeaky ball we used during our session. It was so cute to see how playful he is. What else can we tell you about this special boy? Well he is very good with kids and does well with other dogs too. He hasn't been around cats, but there is not much that he does not like. Jagger will need to lose some weight as he did not get as much exercise or walks over the last few years. If you know of anyone in the Santa Barbara area that may be interested in this love bug please reach out to Jonathan @ [email protected] or 805-698-7577. Also a special thank you to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for letting us use your lovely grounds for his adoption photos. Please help share Jagger so we can find him a home soon. Thank you!

During COVID-19 we are open by appointment for adoptions, owner surrenders and fostering. Check out our adoptable dogs and cats online from home. Our vaccine clinic is now open Tuesday and Thursday.

Would you like to foster a pet in need for C.A.R.E.4Paws? Our Animal Welfare Alliance partner takes in animals for temporary, anonymous foster care through its Safe Haven and Companion Pet Assistance programs. Fosters can reside in southern or northern SB County. If you're interested, email [email protected]. The group will host a ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30pm to share more information. C.A.R.E.4Paws

We LOVE the Fourth of July and fireworks said NO PET EVER! Despite COVID 19 festivity cancellations, we still anticipate the dreaded neighborhood fireworks the day of and even days before the Fourth of July. Be prepared in the event that your pet does escape by keeping your pets’ IDs up to date! It’s a good idea for all your animal companionseven indoor-only petsto always wear a collar with an ID tag that includes your name, current phone number and any relevant contac...Continue reading