Animals Archives

C.A.R.E.4Paws: Kids make a “pawsitive” impact on pets in Santa Barbara

July 14, 2023 9:57 am Patricia Martellotti

A group of nonprofit animal organizations are collaborating to help kids learn about pet protection, as a part of C.A.R.E.4PAWS’ program called “Paws…

The Saddles of Fiesta exhibit opens in Santa Barbara in time for Old Spanish Days

July 12, 2023 12:17 pm John Palminteri

The Saddles of Fiesta exhibit opens at the Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara. It will feature saddles dating back to the…

Hundreds of local agriculture students kick off Santa Barbara County Fair with start of junior livestock show

July 10, 2023 11:45 am Dave Alley

Hundreds of local agriculture students from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties helped kick off the 130th Annual Santa Barbara County Fair…

Santa Barbara National Horse Show celebrates 103rd year at Earl Warren Showgrounds

July 8, 2023 8:56 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-All breeds including Morgan horses, Friesians , Saddlebreds, Welsh Ponies, Tennessee Walking Horses, Andalusians, competed in…

Santa Barbara Humane discusses pet safety during extreme heat

July 3, 2023 11:04 am Patricia Martellotti

As temperatures rise, animal specialists at Santa Barbara Humane are urging pet owners to protect their pets from the…

Fire prevention underway near the historic Mission ruins in Santa Barbara with 100 sheep on site

June 21, 2023 10:55 am John Palminteri

100 sheep have been brought in to the Mission Park in Santa Barbara to eat dry grass for fire prevention. They are eating up dry…

Kids learn about important animal-related issues at camp hosted at Santa Maria Animal Center

June 19, 2023 11:58 am Dave Alley

A summer camp hosted by the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation is providing a group of kids with a week long of fun activities, as well as…

Great white shark experts coming to Santa Barbara to reveal the most current research

June 14, 2023 10:53 am John Palminteri

The patterns of the Great White sharks in Carpinteria waters will be discussed at a special event Saturday night. The event will take place at the…

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network in need of volunteers

June 14, 2023 7:51 am Patricia Martellotti

The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is in desperate need of volunteers right…

Deceased marine mammals on Central Coast beaches raises concerns about ocean water quality

June 13, 2023 11:22 am John Palminteri

A deceased dolphin on Santa Barbara’s Leadbetter Beach may be linked to an algae bloom in the channel. Many sea lions have also come…

Cats win ribbons at local extravaganza

June 11, 2023 8:42 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-Cat lovers enjoyed a Cat Extravaganza. They took part in a cat show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The show also…