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California breaks ground for largest wildlife crossing for mountain lions

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Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom joined the groundbreaking of the world’s largest wildlife overpass, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which will provide a vital bridge for mountain lions and other Santa Monica Mountain wildlife to roam safely between two large areas of habitat.  The state Saturday also announced the launch of strategies to achieve California’s first-in-the-nation […]

County agriculture detector dog honored at his retirement

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By County News Center San Diego, CA–A detector dog has retired from his work with the County’s Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department.  County staff organized a small retirement ceremony on March 23 at the Waterfront Park to acknowledge Podder’s four years of service. His former colleague, Yeti, the County’s other detector dog, and Venus, a […]

Wildlife Explorers Basecamp brings innovation and immersive nature play to the San Diego Zoo

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By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Excitement filled the air at the San Diego Zoo Friday as a large crowd gathered to experience the newest and most anticipated opening in the nonprofit conservation organization’s history.  Paul Baribault, president and chief executive officer of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, along with a group of San Diego Zoo […]

California Coast Guard K-9 recognized with Distinguished Service Medal

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Alameda, CA–Coast Guard K-9 Chief Feco, a 9-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, stationed at Coast Guard Marine Safety and Security Team San Francisco, was presented the Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress recognized and honored six animal heroes for their accomplishments in both war and peace at the […]

Conservationists persuade imperiled owls to accept new homes 

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San Diego, CA–Western burrowing owls, a declining species in Southern California, are increasingly being forced from their homes by development.  A research team led by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Palm Springs office, developed novel techniques using a bit of creative advertising to protect the displaced […]

Taking care of your pet’s teeth can add years to their lives

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By Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO, San Diego Humane Society Imagine how you would feel if you skipped brushing your teeth for months and never saw the dentist. Not only would your mouth feel unhealthy, but you probably wouldn’t have many teeth left in your old age! Because dental health is so important to our overall wellbeing, preventable infections […]

Huskies of Bonita need forever homes

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County News Center San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is dishing up all the treats with its January adoption specials on adult dogs. Animal Services currently has an abundance of young huskies. They are an active breed that is always up for adventure. They need daily exercise and activities otherwise they […]

Tips to keep your pet warm during the cold winter season

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Encinitas, CA–With overnight temperatures dipping into the ’30s across San Diego county Rancho Coastal Humane Society is reminding families to keep their pets safe. “It’s not just the temperature that we need to be concerned about,” says Rancho Coastal Humane Society spokesman John Van Zante. “San Diego pets aren’t experienced living in cold weather. It’s […]

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