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Frequently Asked Questions About K-9 PALS
If you have questions not listed here, please go to our contact us page
How is K-9 PALS funded?
K-9 PALS gratefully receives donations from individuals, groups, foundations, charitable trusts, organizations, and businesses. Funding for K-9 PALS provides support for adoption efforts and provides much needed care and services for Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter dogs. There are nearly 1200 dogs taken into the Shelter every year. K-9 PALS' current expenses for the needs of the Shelter dogs exceeds the donations received this year. K-9 PALS expenses for the care of the Shelter dogs in Santa Barbara exceeded $150,000 by end of December 2011. K-9 PALS desperately needs monetary support to take care of all the dogs abandoned at the Shelter.
How can I make a donation to K-9 PALS?
There are a number of ways to donate to K-9 PALS. Please go to our donate page.
How are K-9 PALS, ASAP, and BUNS related?
K-9 PALS, ASAP, and BUNS are all non-profit organizations that support animals of the County Animal Shelter. ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program) provides daily care and adoptions for lost and abandoned cats at the Shelter. BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter) provides daily care and adoptions for lost and abandoned bunnies at the Shelter. Although many of its volunteers volunteer at the Shelter, K-9 PALS is a non shelter based organization that provides the veterinary care, support and advocacy for lost and abandoned dogs of the Shelter.
Does K-9 PALS euthanize dogs for shelter population control?
No. K-9 PALS advocates for the elimination of euthanasia of shelter dogs for reasons other than terminal health and/or serious behavior problems. K-9 PALS believes adoptable dogs should be placed into homes, or made adoptable through medical intervention or training. No dog has been euthanized for population control at the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter while K-9 PALS was located at the Santa Barbara Shelter or since K-9 PALS has been able to provide funding for veterinary care and services for shelter dogs at the Santa Barbara Shelter.
What will I be able to do as a volunteer for K-9 PALS?
K-9 PALS volunteers can help homeless dogs in many ways. Volunteers are needed to help raise money for care of the dogs, to organize and particpate in fundraising events, adoption events, community outreach events, to help with writing and publishing newsletters, advertising, marketing, photography, dog training, dog transport, foster care of special needs dogs, and much more. Please go to our volunteer page for more details about volunteering with K-9 PALS.
What is the difference between K-9 PALS and Santa Barbara County Animal Services?
K-9 PALS is an independent all volunteer, non-profit organization. K-9 PALS does not operate on the property of a shelter. The organization provides veterinary care, support, and advocacy for the homeless and abandoned dogs of the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter, and encourages its volunteers to be involved with volunteer programs at County Animal Shelters and animal rescue groups. Santa Barbara County Animal Services is the government entity that operates the three County Animal Shelters and has its own staff and volunteers.
What is the cost of the adoption fee for a dog if I adopt from the County Shelter?
The adoption fee for a dog from a County Animal Shelter is $90, plus the cost of the license if you live in the City or County of Santa Barbara. The adoption fee is paid to the Santa Barbara County Animal Services. The fee for adoption for rescue organizations varies from group to group. Rescue groups generally request a donation for adoption of one of their dogs. Please note if you wish to make a donation to K-9 PALS that must be done separately. Please see our donate page for options or use the envelopes provided at the counter in the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter.
What is the difference between K-9 PALS and the Humane Society?
K-9 PALS is an all volunteer non profit organization that provides veterinary care, support and promotions for the homeless and abandoned dogs in Santa Barbara County. K-9 PALS does not operate at a shelter. The support from K-9 PALS goes primarily to the dogs of Santa Barbara County Shelter.
The Santa Barbara Humane Society is a private organization with full paid staff and volunteers that takes in animals that are turned in by their owners in Santa Barbara County, at no cost to the owner. The Humane Society does not take in stray animals. The Humane Society is located at 5399 Overpass Road and their phone number is (805) 964-4777.
What is the difference between K-9 PALS and DAWG?
DAWG is a private organization that has dogs for adoption but cannot take in stray dogs. DAWG operates a shelter facility and is located at 5480 Overpass Road. Their phone number is (805) 681-0561. |
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