2025 Events Calendar
August
Wags and Purrs Online Auction
August 11-18
SBC Animal Care Foundation's Wags & Purrs Online Auction is an annual fundraising event supporting homeless and at-risk animals in Santa Barbara County. Participants can bid on unique items and experiences, with all proceeds benefiting animal welfare programs. Join us online to shop, donate, and make a difference for local vulnerable animals in need!
September
Tails of Hope
September 21st
Elings Park, Santa Barbara
Tickets $150 each
Halloween Raffle
Stay tuned for more details about this exciting event in support of SBC Animal Care Foundation whose dedication has been making a lasting impact on the lives of Santa Barbara County's most vulnerable shelter animals since 2002. This all-volunteer organization tirelessly works to provide life-saving care, resources, and advocacy for animals facing the greatest challenges. Every event will directly support this mission, helping to ensure these animals receive the attention and care they deserve. Your participation makes a world of difference, and we look forward to sharing more information soon!
October
Blessing of the Animals
Open event
Tentative Date Saturday, October 4, Time/Location TBA
Halloween Photo
Open event
Tentative Date Saturday, October 11, Time TBA
Model for a Day Photo Shoot Raffle
November
Stay tuned for more details about this exciting event in support of SBC Animal Care Foundation whose dedication has been making a lasting impact on the lives of Santa Barbara County's most vulnerable shelter animals since 2002. This all-volunteer organization tirelessly works to provide life-saving care, resources, and advocacy for animals facing the greatest challenges. Every event will directly support this mission, helping to ensure these animals receive the attention and care they deserve. Your participation makes a world of difference, and we look forward to sharing more information soon!
December
Photos with Santa
Open event
Saturday, December 6, Time TBA
Photos with Santa is a festive annual event hosted by the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, where pets and their families can take holiday-themed photos with Santa. Proceeds support local animal welfare programs, making it a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the season while helping animals in need.
Old Orcutt Christmas Tree Stroll
Join us at the annual Old Orcutt Christmas Tree Stroll & Tree Lighting. The Stroll takes place all over town and the tree lighting is at the Orcutt Lions Club at 7pm with performances from community members before and after the lighting. We are honored to be the first non-profit organization to be featured at this year’s event in Old Orcutt. Stop by our booth and learn more about our work and the impact it has on the county’s most vulnerable animals. Animal Services will be there as well with some adoptable pups! See you there!
