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MCRD introduces “Bruno” as its newest mascot recruit

March 1, 2023 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA–Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego welcomes its newest recruit ‘Bruno,’ who is undergoing training to become the Depot’s mascot bulldog. Bruno is a four-month-old English Bulldog who was born in San Diego on October 22, 2022. He is named after Maj. Gen. Bruno Hochmuth, who […]

Filed Under: Animal/Wildlife News Tagged With: Animal News

Helen Woodward Animal Center meets UN Council

December 22, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff Rancho Santa Fe, CA–Helen Woodward Animal Center took another step forward in advocating for animal welfare worldwide.   On December 13, the center addressed non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council for the first time during a meeting in the United Nations headquarters in New York.  Helen Woodward Animal […]

Filed Under: Animal/Wildlife News Tagged With: Animals

San Diego County Credit Union collects donations for animal shelters

December 21, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–San Diego County Credit Union is collecting monetary donations for “Presents for Paws,” a special holiday fundraising campaign benefiting animal shelters and rescues in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties.  This will be the credit union’s eleventh consecutive holiday season supporting the “Presents for Paws” campaign. “SDCCU is committed to […]

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San Diego Wildlife Alliance to hatch endangered softshell turtles

October 3, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–For more than two decades, conservationists from the San Diego Wildlife Alliance have been waiting with anticipation as they watched for the slightest signs of breeding from a rare reptile species. This summer, their patience paid off after wildlife care team members at the San Diego Zoo welcomed 41 tiny Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle hatchlings—becoming the […]

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Gov. Newsom signs legislation to protect animal welfare

September 28, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Monday announced that he has signed several measures to advance animal welfare in California, including SB 879 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), which ends unnecessary toxicological testing on dogs and cats. “For many families, including my own, pets are beloved companions that enrich our lives every day,” […]

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“Beaglemania” hits San Diego

September 5, 2022 By sdcnews

By Sarah Scorgie, Director of Communications, San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA–“Beaglemania” arrived at San Diego Humane Society on Aug. 31, when the organization welcomed 108 beagles into its care. The dogs were part of the national rescue of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, a Virginia-based company that breeds and sells beagles for scientific testing. […]

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Animal lovers across San Diego region request adoption information for rescued beagles

August 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor Rancho Santa Fe, CA–Over two weeks ago, Helen Woodward Animal Center released the story of over 4,000 beagles rescued from a Virginia mass lab-testing breeding facility, after an investigation uncovered inhumane animal treatment.   Last Sunday, 43 of these beagles arrived at the center as the slow process of getting the huge number […]

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Pet owners: Secure, calm your pets during fireworks

July 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By County News Center San Diego, CA–Every year, dozens of dogs end up at shelters after Fourth of July fireworks shows. If you’re lucky, your dog doesn’t react to the explosions and shrill whistles of fireworks set off to celebrate the holiday. But for some dogs and other pets, the sounds can be terrifying due […]

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San Diego Humane Society reminds families to keep their pets safe on the 4th of July

June 29, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Humane Society is asking pet parents to plan ahead to keep their furry family members safe on the 4th of July.  In 2021, the nonprofit organization took in 270 stray dogs, cats, and other small animals that became lost between July 4 to 7, and only 28% of […]

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San Diego Humane Society’s Annual Day of Giving is your chance to help twice as many animals

June 19, 2022 By sdcnews

By Brian Daugherty, San Diego Humane Society SVP and Chief Philanthropy and Communications Officer San Diego, CA–San Diego is already one of the safest and best places for animals thanks to the compassion and generosity of people who support the lifesaving work of the San Diego Humane Society. But every day, more and more animals […]

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