Coverage dated October 16, 2026 to October 18, 2026

Animal Services Impounds 300 Birds, 21 Dogs in Santa Maria Hoarding Investigation

Headline from Nooz Hawk

An investigation that ended with Santa Barbara County Animal Services impounding 21 dogs and more than 300 birds has prompted the agency to put out a plea for people to foster some animals. Animal control officers and Santa Maria police officers served a warrant on Wednesday in the city.

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Nooz Hawk
Animal Services Seeking Foster Homes for 300 Birds and 21 Dogs (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Oct 16, 2026
Nooz Hawk's feed description
Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) took possession of 21 dogs and more than 300 birds after serving a warrant with the Santa Maria Police Department on Oct. 14. With limited shelter space in all three County Animal Shelters, SBCAS is asking residents to open their homes and foster some of …
Nooz Hawk
Animal Services Impounds 300 Birds, 21 Dogs in Santa Maria Hoarding Investigation (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Oct 16, 2026
Nooz Hawk's feed description
An investigation that ended with Santa Barbara County Animal Services impounding 21 dogs and more than 300 birds has prompted the agency to put out a plea for people to foster some animals. Animal control officers and Santa Maria police officers served a warrant on Wednesday in the city.
The Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara County Animal Services Looks for Foster Homes after Seizing 300 Birds, 21 Dogs in Santa Maria (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)
Published Oct 18, 2026
The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description
The investigation involved partnering with the Santa Maria Police Department to serve a warrant to the owner who the agency had “multiple issues” with over several years.