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 […]
San Diego Humane Society To Participate In Clear The Shelters Adoption Event
SAN DIEGO–San Diego Humane Society will waive adoption fees in the fifth annual Clear the Shelters event on Aug. 17. The nationwide adoption drive is in partnership with NBC and Telemundo. In 2018, the shelter sent 431 animals into new homes in a single day — more than any other shelter in the country, according […]
FACE Foundation Honors Local Animal Heroes At Awards Ceremony
LA JOLLA–The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) will hold its 2nd Animaltarian Awards ceremony on September 29 to honor local animal heroes in San Diego county. Animal lovers will gather in La Jolla for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to local animal heroes: La Jolla Veterinary Hospital, Loving Hands Veterinary Services, and local TV […]
Tiger Cub Confiscated At US/MX Border Celebrates First Year At Lions Tigers And Bears
ALPINE–Moka the rescued tiger confiscated at the US/MX border from animal traffickers is celebrating his first full year at Lions Tigers & Bears animal sanctuary. Moka will open his presents at about 10 a.m. during a special educational visit at the sanctuary this Saturday. A victim of wildlife trafficking, Moka captured the hearts of animal […]
San Diego Wildlife Center Prepares To Close
ENCINITAS–Baby wildlife season has been a busy time at the San Diego Wildlife Center in Carlsbad. With the release of its last patients, the Wildlife Center will close its doors. When plans for the Wildlife Center were first put in place in 2016, there were limited resources in North San Diego County for wildlife rescue […]
Vaccination May Help Protect Bats From Deadly Disease
A new study shows that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats, marking a milestone in the international fight against one of the most destructive wildlife diseases in modern times. “This is a significant step forward in developing control mechanisms to combat the devastating spread of white-nose syndrome in our important bat […]
County Animal Services Offer Tips To Protect Pets At Fourth Of July Fireworks
SAN DIEGO–As thousands of people flock to Fourth of July celebrations throughout the county, County Animal Services offers pet owners tips to keep their dogs safe and sound. Dogs don’t know what’s going on when the fireworks go off with their booms, screaming whistles and flashes of light across the night sky. Whatever it is, […]
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