Find "Some Bunny" to Love with Rabbit and Guinea Pig Adoptions

Santa Barbara County Animal Services and BUNS are waiving adoption fees for rabbits and guinea pigs through Feb. 15, 2026, and adoptable animals can be met Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) and Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (BUNS) are running a Valentine’s season promotion inviting the community to meet adoptable rabbits and guinea pigs. Adoption fees for those animals are reported as waived through Sunday, February 15, 2026. Adoptable rabbits and guinea pigs are available to meet Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SBCAS cares for over 6,000 pets annually, and BUNS has operated since 1992. Key details: - Adoption fees are waived for rabbits and guinea pigs through Sunday, February 15, 2026. - Adoptable rabbits and guinea pigs can be met Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at SBCAS shelters and the partner agency BUNS. - The article cites Sarah Aguilar, Animal Services Director, saying the promotion celebrates love and aims to give these animals happy endings. - Santa Barbara County Animal Services cares for over 6,000 pets in its shelters each year. - BUNS, in operation since 1992, provides adoption matchmaking and related services such as nail trims, hay sales, and community events like "Hoppy Hours" and "Pignics." Summary: The promotion is intended to help rabbits and guinea pigs find homes during the Valentine’s season by waiving adoption fees through Feb. 15, 2026. The report notes where and when animals can be met and lists organizational roles and services; additional information is reported as available on the organizations' websites.