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Santa Barbara Humane is excited to announce the launch of its new Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic, which will provide free spay/neuter surgeries for a limited time to pet owners in underserved areas like Guadalupe, Lompoc, Nipomo, and Casmalia. This initiative is designed to make essential veterinary care more accessible, reduce shelter overcrowding, and improve adoption outcomes across the region.
Since 2024, Santa Barbara Humane has been utilizing the Mobile Veterinary Clinic to perform spay/neuter surgeries. Last year, the clinic assisted Santa Barbara County Animal Services by addressing a backlog of unaltered animals, completing 226 surgeries. Now, in 2025, we are expanding this vital service to the public, bringing free spay/neuter services directly to pet owners in the Santa Maria area to help reduce pet overpopulation and provide much-needed access to care.
“We’re thrilled to roll out our Mobile Veterinary Clinic and extend critical care to pets in remote, underserved areas,” said Dr. Katie Marrie, Chief Veterinary Officer at Santa Barbara Humane. “For a limited time, we’re offering free spay/neuter surgeries to help more cats and dogs stay healthy and prevent overpopulation. While the free surgeries for all mobile unit clients won’t last forever, we will continue to offer low-cost and free spay/neuter options for pet owners in need.”
The Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic is currently available at the following locations:
- Jack O’Connell Park (Guadalupe)
- Santa Barbara County Animal Services (Lompoc)
- Santa Barbara County Animal Services (Santa Maria)
- Hitching Post (Casmalia)
Pet owners can view the schedule and sign up for appointments at sbhumane.org/mobile.
Important Details:
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, these spay/neuter services are offered free of charge, but this is a limited-time opportunity. We strongly encourage pet owners to take advantage of this offer while it lasts.
- Age Restrictions: The mobile clinic cannot accept pets eight years or older for surgery, as they require pre-surgical bloodwork. These pets can still receive spay/neuter services at our Santa Barbara or Santa Maria stationary clinics.
- Weight Limit: The mobile clinic can accommodate dogs up to 60 pounds for spay/neuter surgeries. Larger dogs can receive these services at our Santa Barbara or Santa Maria stationary clinics.
- Additional Veterinary Services: The mobile clinic is exclusively for spay/neuter surgeries. For other veterinary care, pet owners should schedule appointments at our Santa Barbara or Santa Maria locations.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit sbhumane.org/mobile.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Santa Barbara Humane is the oldest animal welfare agency in Santa Barbara County, serving the community for over 135 years. The organization’s two campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria provide low-cost veterinary care, affordable dog training, adoption, and socially-conscious sheltering for local animals, whether they are with a loving family or at the shelter waiting for a home of their own. Because Santa Barbara Humane does not receive any federal funding, it relies on donor support to help thousands of animals and families each year in Santa Barbara County.
