ENCINITAS–Owl is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2-year-old, 12 pound, male, domestic short-hair cat with a brown tabby coat. How do you get a cat named after a bird? Owl kitty has big eyes. He uses them to follow his curiosity and check out every room of his home. […]
Lions Tigers and Bears rescue two African servals
ALPINE–Lions Tigers and Bears rescued two African servals from Arizona this week after the animal sanctuary’s founder, Bobbi Brink received a call pleading for help. Junior and Miss Kitty are settling into their quarantine habitat and getting to know their new keepers at Lions Tigers and Bears, and the sanctuary is asking for help to […]
Pet of the Week: Wanda
ENCINITAS–Wanda is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s an almost 2-year old, 51 pound, female, Boxer mix. Even though she sees you, Wanda is deaf. That’s not unusual for dogs who are all-white. She doesn’t notice a difference. She just wants to love. Wanda was transferred from another shelter through the […]
La Jolla Veterinary Hospital to be named Animaltarian of the Year
LA JOLLA–The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) will honor La Jolla Veterinary Hospital for their dedication of keeping pets healthy for nearly 70 years at a gala on September 29. Over time, the hospital’s name has become synonymous with excellence within veterinary medicine and care. Their team of veterinarians, technicians, and administrative staff […]
Your heart’s best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health
(Newswise)–Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first analysis of data from the Kardiozive Brno 2030 study. The study examines the association of pet ownership — specifically dog ownership — with cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular health. The results are published in […]
Rescue grizzly bear Albert dies
ALPINE–Lions Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary staff and veterinarians are mourning the loss of a grizzly bear that was rescued in 2014 at a roadside zoo in North Carolina. Albert the bear passed away on Friday while he was anesthetized for evaluation of a rapidly progressing upper airway disease, Bobbi Brink, founder and director of […]
San Diego Humane Society Rescues Dog With Heatstroke At Three Sisters Falls Hiking Trail
SAN DIEGO–San Diego Humane Society is reminding pet owners to leave their animals at home when exercising on hot days. With another heat wave this week, it is crucial to remember that animals are sensitive to the conditions. Dogs are lower to the ground, absorbing heat from above and below. Their paws are also sensitive […]
Rescued Horses Celebrate First Anniversary Of Their Reunion
SAN DIEGO–On August 17, 2012, a group of six emaciated mustangs arrived at Horses of Tir Na Nog after being rescued by the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services as part of an animal neglect case. The horses flourished in the sanctuary’s Mustang Habitat and welcomed their seventh member with the birth of […]
Pet Of The Week: Guetta
ENCINITAS–Guetta is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 7-year-old, 8-1/2 pound, female, domestic short hair cat with a blue cream tabby coat. Guetta is gentle and curious. She purrs when you pet her on the head or ears. She likes older kids who are respectful of her. Guetta was transferred […]
Surf Dog Ricochet To Host 5th Annual “Surf Away SMA” For Kids With Illness
LA JOLLA–Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be catching waves this Friday at La Jolla Shores for the 5th annual “Surf Away SMA With Ricochet” event. SMA is a disease that robs individuals of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to hold their head […]
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