Animal Services Impounds 300 Birds, 21 Dogs in Santa Maria Hoarding Investigation

An investigation that ended with Santa Barbara County Animal Services impounding 21 dogs and more than 300 birds has prompted the agency to put out a plea for people to foster some animals.

Animal control officers and Santa Maria police officers served a warrant on Wednesday in the city.

Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar said the agency “has been involved in various issues with the owner for several years” before Wednesday’s operation…

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