If you’re looking for a dog who’s more than just a face in the kennel lineup—who’s got depth, dignity, and heart—meet Starby.
She’s two years old, a black-and-brown German Shepherd weighing in at around 74 pounds, and she’s currently waiting for someone to see her for who she is: a calm, gentle, loyal companion. (Yes, she’s that kind of dog.)
Volunteers adore walking Starby. Why? Because she doesn’t yank. She doesn’t rush. She doesn’t demand to lead the parade.
Instead, she explores with intention, sniffing here, pausing there, absorbing her surroundings—but always with calm, grounded energy.
In her quiet way, Starby forms strong bonds.
She’s the kind of dog who doesn’t just want a roof over her head—she wants a person who sees her, cares for her, cherishes her presence.
A home where she can settle in, let down her guard, and finally breathe.
If you adopt Starby, the adoption fee already covers a lot: spay surgery, microchipping, vaccinations, flea treatment, and a full health and wellness exam.
She’ll arrive with a clean slate—and a real, fresh chance at life.
Starby is available at the Lompoc Animal Center, part of Santa Barbara County’s services.
If you’re in the area, you can visit the center between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
The staff is friendly and ready to help you meet Starby—or any other adoptable animal.
No, she’s not perfect. No, she hasn’t lived a fairy tale life. She’s waited for love.
She’s waited for someone who will let her show what she’s capable of. But that’s exactly why she matters so much right now.
Because every day she’s still at the shelter, she’s still hoping.
So if you’re in the market for a dog who has substance, who’s gentle without being timid, who’s ready to commit just as much as you are—Starby deserves your attention.
Not because she’s flashy.
Not because she’s dramatic.
But because she’s real.
