Cats

Animal Shelter Assistance Program (asap)

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

About

The mission of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) is to save the lives of cats in Santa Barbara County by providing shelter, veterinary care, behavioral support, adoption and foster services, education and community outreach. In support of the primary goals stated above, ASAP also seeks to: Maximize community involvement through volunteerism and outreach; Reduce the population of stray, homeless, and feral cats through adoption, spay/neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return programs, redemption, foster care, and educational programs; Form strong partnerships with Santa Barbara County Animal Services and other animal welfare groups to promote animal welfare and related causes.

Pets available

Cats

Adoption process

Visit us at the shelter or on Petfinder to view available cats. Complete the Adoption Application. When completing the adoption application, it is important that you provide detailed and accurate information to help ensure that the cat you adopt will be a good match for you and your household environment. Housing Verification - Before completing any adoption, ASAP must be sure that an animal may live at your current residence. We will verify property ownership through tax records or contact the landlord (property owner or rental agency) to confirm that cats are allowed at the rental. Unfortunately, ASAP cannot hold cats while landlord approval is pending. You may want to consider having your adoption application pre-approved before selecting a cat. An Adoption Counselor will assist you in selecting the purrfect feline friend for your home, family, and lifestyle. Adoption Counselors will answer any questions you may have. Once your new companion is selected, the Adoption Counselor will review the cat's medical history with you and discuss any special needs, diet, transitioning the cat into your home, introducing other pets, and any other questions you may have.