SACRAMENTO–On National Puppy Mill Awareness Day today, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills to protect animal welfare in California. AB 2152 by Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) officially ends the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in California by closing a loophole in current law, while still allowing pet stores to partner with […]
Mexican dogs begin new lives in the U.S.
ENCINITAS–Ten puppies and adult dogs who began in the darkness Friday in the Mexican state of Sonora crossed into the United States then spent the night in Escondido before being transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas Saturday morning. This is the second lifesaving transfer of dogs from Rescue Fenix to the facility, according […]
San Diego Humane Society urges pet owners to take precaution during excessive heat warning
SAN DIEGO–With temperatures soaring in San Diego County thisweekend, San Diego Humane Society urges pet owners to take extraprecautions. Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind whenit is hot outside: Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for your animal.When away from home, carry a thermos with fresh water. Leave your pets […]
FACE to host a fundraiser for pets
SAN DIEGO–The local animal nonprofit, the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE), will be moving its Bags and Baubles 10th-anniversary celebration to an online format in the interest of safety for guests. Throughout the weekend of September 12 to 14, guests will have the opportunity to: Bid on 450+ handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, men’s items, […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Kenya Days celebrates World Elephant Day
SAN DIEGO–A big celebration got underway on World Elephant Day Wednesday at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as wildlife care specialists raised awareness of the plight of elephants worldwide, kicked off the Safari Park’s Kenya Days celebration set for this weekend and also celebrated the second birthday of male elephant calf Umzula-zuli, better known as […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society gives away 9,000 pounds of cat food
ENCINITAS–Nine pallets of canned and dry cat food arrived at Rancho Coastal Humane Society early Friday afternoon. The cat food was distributed at no cost to three local, nonprofit cat rescue groups on a first come – first served basis Saturday morning. The food is donated through Rescue Bank, operated by Greater Good.org, a non-profit […]
Pet of the week: Sour Cream
ENCINITAS–Sour Cream is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 2-year-old, 8 pound, female, domestic short hair cat. Sour Cream is very affectionate and even a little bit goofy when she wants attention. She was a stray before being picked up and taken to a shelter. After that she was […]
Koala Joey celebrates birthday at the San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO–Omeo, a male koala at the San Diego Zoo, turned 1-year-old and received a special birthday celebration—complete with a heart-shaped ice cake made with natural flowers, and presents. This milestone birthday is extra special, as the young Joey lost his mother due to cancer when he was about 5-1/2 months old and still in […]
Helen Woodward Animal Center to host virtual PAWmicon
RANCH SANTA FE–For the last seven years, Helen Woodward Animal Center orphan pets have celebrated the spectacular feats of superhero adopters by throwing a Pop Culture themed Dog Cosplay event entitled PAWmicon. Last year, the event hit epic heights by soaring into its new venue at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park. Now, with the […]
How old is your dog in human years?
(Newswise)–If there’s one myth that has persisted through the years without much evidence, it’s this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are in “human years.” In other words, the old adage says, a four-year-old dog is similar in physiological age to a 28-year-old person. In case your dog is old […]
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