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Events in September 2025

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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Names New Executive Director

The Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG (SYVHS/DAWG) has appointed Dr. Shana Schank, DVM, as its new executive director.

SYVHS/DAWG serves the community by providing and promoting humane, compassionate, and conscientious care of companion animals. The organization’s mission also includes preventing the overpopulation of animals and furthering the prevention of cruelty to animals, in accordance with the laws of the state of California.

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In-Kind Donations

Thanks So Much For Supporting the Work of Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & DAWG! Shop our Amazon Wish List and have your donation shipped straight to

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Adopt a pet!

We are operating by appointment only after approved application. Fill out your application on our website www.syvhumane.org/adoptions Note: Due to the amount of no shows lately,

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