SAN DIEGO–A dog who was rescued after she was trapped between boulders in Valley Center is now settling into her new home in Vista. Rocksann was adopted Tuesday from the County shelter in Carlsbad. County Animal Services says the German shepherd mix was probably chasing a rabbit or a squirrel when she got her head […]

ENCINITAS–Tails will be wagging this Friday afternoon thanks to the new Happy Tales reading program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Once each month children ages 6 to 12 read to the adoptable dogs, cats and rabbits at the shelter. The results are amazing for the children as well as the animals. RCHS Humane Educator Lizzie […]

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ independent Accreditation Commission has granted accreditation to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Birch Aquarium has been an accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums member since 1998. “Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet AZA’s accreditation standards for animal care and conservation, which are universally acknowledged […]

SAN DIEGO–The Fleet Science Center will host a sensory friendly showing of “Superpower Dogs” for families with children on the autism spectrum or other special needs. Families who arrive before the 10 a.m., April 20 showing of “Superpower Dogs” will get free admission to the museum, and the opportunity to visit with Surf Dog Ricochet, […]

ENCINITAS–Every spring cute baby bunnies and fluffy little chicks are bought to be Easter surprises. But the real surprise comes later when parents find out that rabbits live 8 to 12 years and that baby chicks grow feathers and become adult chickens. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas is reminding families that baby bunnies […]

SAN DIEGO–A dog roaming in the desert for about a month is finally safe thanks to two County departments, rescue volunteers and a large catch pen. Staff at Agua Caliente County Park heard a stray was out in the desert but didn’t find him in the park until three weeks ago. He was friendly, even […]

VISTA–The Vista Fire Station One has a new four-legged member. During an official ceremony at the fire station, the department introduced Clifford, a two-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever, as its new well-being ‘tool’ for firefighters who often deal with occupational stress as a result from their job. David Greene of Performance K9 Training and Thor’s Hope […]

SAN DIEGO–Don’t panic if you see a Crane fly! Crane flies look like giant mosquitoes, but they’re not. Some people think they eat mosquitoes—hence the nicknames “mosquito hawks” and “skeeter eaters”—but they don’t. What they do is fly around crazily like creepy-crawly bumper cars, bouncing off walls, ceilings and especially lights—like the porch light in […]