According to Santa Barbara County Animal
Services staff members:
• "We want to make sure [the community has]
those resources and know where to go [for
services]."
• In 2021, 77% of all cats and dogs euthanized in
the County of Santa Barbara were from Santa
Maria.
GROW Cohort IV wants to provide resources
and education to promote responsible pet
ownership to community members through a
public event held in Santa Maria.
Target Audience:
• Current pet owners
• Prospective pet owners
Pet Safety and Wellness:
• Deliver valuable resources for pet owners
• Promote animal health and wellness
• Educate the community on responsible pet
ownership
T i meframe and L ocati on:
• L ate May/ Early June 2026 at Prei sk er
Who are the external stakehol ders?
• Non -p ro fits
• Allan Hanco ck Co lle g e
• L ocal businesses
• Ad ve rtising e ntitie s
" W e want to k eep peopl es' ani mal s i n
their homes. “
– SM Humane Society staff.