A collaboration of animal welfare organizations and individuals working together to keep dogs out of shelters and in loving homes, and to help newly adopted dogs safely and successfully transition into their new home. KEEP ME HOME is a collaboration of animal welfare organizations and individuals working together to keep dogs out of shelters and in loving homes, and to help newly adopted dogs safe
ly and successfully transition into their new home. SHELTERS & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS: We provide training, tools, and support to your organization so you can guide adopters and fosters how to bring their new dog home safely & securely and set both the dog and human up for success. We can provide you with our “Getting Started” package to implement a Keep Me Home program at your shelter or rescue organization. You will receive:
250 printed brochures available in English and Spanish as well as a pdf copy. This brochure includes tips and information to help adopters/fosters navigate the first days and weeks at home safely and successfully.
50 Martingale collars and leashes at no cost (with a link to set up your own shelter or rescue account to reorder at a highly discounted rate)
Information on how to obtain GPS Collars for flight risk dogs
Training for shelter staff and volunteers on best practices in adoption counseling and match making. Outside of Santa Barbara County? We will provide you with our on-line toolkit. Guidance and support as needed
ADOPTERS & FOSTERS: You've just adopted or your fostering your new best friend. Do you know how to keep him safe? Knowing what your dog is experiencing will help you make smart and compassionate choices that keep your new dog safe, secure and happy. Review our brochure which includes important tips & information from the time you are picking your dog up, keeping him safe in his new home, what to expect at the 3-day, 3 week and 3-month mark. PET OWNERS IN NEED OF HELP (Santa Barbara County): Are you facing challenges and contemplating rehoming your dog or relinquishing him or her to a shelter or rescue? We can provide you with the resources and guidance needed to either keep your pet or find a loving and appropriate new home for them. Areas we help with include:
Physical resource assistance and/or referral: Crates, kennels, fencing, collars, harnesses, leashes, etc. Veterinary Assistance and/or Referral
Securing Pet Friendly Housing
Rehoming when Needed
Need our assistance or have more questions? Please reach out and one of our volunteer community case workers will contact you: [email protected]
We are based in Santa Barbara County. We are based in Santa Barbara County, CA. If you’re located in Santa Barbara County, we will provide in-person training.
