Santa Barbara Humane Announces Six Months of Free Spay and Neuter Surgeries for North County Pets
Santa Barbara Humane Announces Six Months of Free Spay and Neuter Surgeries for North County Pets
Santa Barbara Independent
September 27, 2026
Great news for pet parents up in the North County — Santa Barbara Humane just announced six months of free spay and neuter surgeries for our Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Santa Ynez Valley neighbors. That's thousands of families who won't have to choose between paying rent and getting their dog or cat fixed.
If you've ever tried to book a low-cost surgery around here, you know the waitlists can stretch for months. This takes a real bite out of that backlog and helps keep unwanted litters out of our already-stretched shelters. It's the kind of quiet, practical help that makes the 805 feel like a small town, even with a few hundred thousand of us.
Details on eligibility and scheduling are still rolling out — the Santa Barbara Independent had the first word on it, so give their piece a read and then call Santa Barbara Humane before the appointment slots fill up.
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