SAN DIEGO–At a quiet, off-view area at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, wildlife care staff are celebrating a momentous milestone—the hatching of an endangered lappet-faced vulture chick. The chicks’ parents, an 18-year-old male and a 23-year-old female, a bonded pair, have resided at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2018. The San Diego […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society donates medical supplies to Scripps Hospital
ENCINITAS–With pet adoption services temporarily suspended at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, the shelter’s medical team evaluated veterinary needs until the next shipment of supplies is scheduled to arrive. On Tuesday, Rancho Coastal Humane Society donated medical supplies they could spare to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Rancho Coastal Humane Society veterinarian Dr. Julie Moews […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society to receive 20 tons of pet food to donate to rescue groups
ENCINITAS–More than 40,000 pounds of pet food will arrive Wednesday at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The food is donated through Rescue Bank operated by Greater Good.org, a non-profit organization that supports animal rescue and rehabilitation groups by providing services and supplies. The 20 tons of food will be distributed to non-profit rescue groups. “This […]
Pet of the week: Shakti
ENCINITAS–Shakti is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-1/2-year-old, 50 pounds, female, tri-colored, blue pitbull. There are two sides to Shakti. She can be timid in new situations, then be ready to cuddle when she feels comfortable. She’s very smart. Her new family will want to continue her training. […]
Pet of the Week: Charlie
ENCINITAS–Charlie is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 7-year-old, 148-pound, male, Mastiff mix. Charlie doesn’t know that he’s a big dog. He likes to snuggle and sit on laps. When his owner died Charlie went to another shelter. He was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the Friends […]
Pet of the week: Friday
ENCINITAS–Friday is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 2-1/2 year old, 8 pound, female, Domestic Short Hair cat with a blue cream and white tabby coat. Friday was a stray when she arrived at another shelter. Then she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the Friends of County […]
Protect your pet for the new year
SAN DIEGO–The new year is always a time to reflect on where you’ve been, where you’re headed and how to improve yourself. Consider protecting your pets as an area to improve in for this new decade. How can this be done when you feel you are already a good pet owner? See the seven resolutions […]
San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park attendance to support Australia Crisis Fund
SAN DIEGO–As part of San Diego Zoo Global’s effort to mobilize resources and expertise to save species at risk due to the Australian wildfire crisis, the conservation organization has pledged to contribute an amount equal to the money raised in this Sunday’s admissions at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park directly […]
“Shell-ebrate” five years with Birch Aquarium’s sea turtle
LA JOLLA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle’s arrival with the first-ever Turtleversary on January 11 and 12. The family-friendly 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be a fun-filled weekend of sea turtle-themed activities, crafts, and marine reptile science. Guests […]
Pet of the week: Puppy
ENCINITAS–Puppy is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 3-1/2 year old, 10 pound, female, Domestic Short Hair cat. She was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS) program. Puppy is a sweet cat who likes to greet guests with a soft “Meow” when […]
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