Otto was adopted by Mike from the shelter in early April of 2021. Originally transferred from Kern County Animal Services, the 5-month-old Chihuahua mix pup has turned into the best adventure buddy! He and Mike often go on hiking excursions and enjoy frequent beach days. What a life!

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Luna is celebrating her one-year adoption anniversary with parents Yesi and Bobby! Formerly Tasha, 2-year-old Luna found her furever home with the couple in late May of 2020. According to Yesi, the sweet Husky was comfortable in her new surroundings as soon as she was brought home.

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Just over one year later and good girl Winnie is still loving life in her furever home with Jack and Fern! The adorable red Labrador/Retriever mix was adopted from the HSVC in late May of 2020 and it has been nonstop fun ever since!

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Five-month-old Louie is Colorado's newest ranch dog! After being adopted from the HSVC earlier this year, the adorable Queensland Heeler recently moved to the Centennial state with his new mama, Michelle, and has been loving life as a rancher!

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Biskit was adopted from the HSVC in October of 2011. Originally transferred from a partner rescue in Kern County, Biskit caught the eye of HSVC staff member Greg Cooper and his wife Claudia while walking around the Kennel looking at available animals. They knew instantly she was the dog for them and it has been nonstop love ever since!

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Two-year-old Louie was one of the many Chihuahua mixes brought to the shelter as part of a dog hoarding case in Santa Barbara County. Upon arrival at the HSVC, our staff quickly learned Louie had a very affectionate personality. He loved to cuddle and was friendly with anyone he encountered. It was those qualities that made his new mama, Ruby, fall in love with the handsome Chihuahua and decide to bring him home!

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Five-year-old Kip was adopted by Briann and Steve after he was transferred to the HSVC through our rescue partners. He was very sweet, but very shy when he first arrived at our shelter. According to Briann, the handsome German Shepherd has come a long way since they brought him home in July of 2020. 

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After losing their beloved cat, Little Girl, to cancer, Emily and Mark began to notice their other cat, Rishi, was very lonely. They reached out to the HSVC to find a new furry furiend for Rishi with a personality similar to his. Our staff recommended 5-month-old Raymond, and the couple instantly knew he was the one upon meeting him. Emily and Mark brought Raymond home that day, and he and Rishi have since become best furiends!

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