San Diego, CA–For thousands of years, members of the Kumeyaay Nation have cared for both the land and native wildlife in a large area encompassing much of Southern California and northern Mexico—including land that is now home to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. In celebration of their legacy and culture, tribal members of the […]
Camp Pendleton Marines give away free pet food at Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Encinitas, CA–With the help of 11 Camp Pendleton Marine volunteers, thirty pallets of pet food and supplies arrived at Rancho Coastal Humane Society Saturday morning in Encinitas. The Marines worked with Rancho Coastal Humane Society staff to load the pet supplies into cars, trucks, and trailers to feed hungry rescue pets, while rescue representatives remained […]
Pet of the week: Jicama
Encinitas, CA–Jicama is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 2-1/2-year-old, 51-pound, female, Border Collie mix. She was a stray dog before being transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) program. Jicama is an active dog who needs plenty of physical as well […]
Pet of the week: Xara
Encinitas, CA–Xara is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 5-year-old, 9-1/2-pound, female, Domestic Long Hair cat with a black and white coat. Her name means “Princess.” She was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS program, then adopted five years ago. Now her owner moved to go […]
County animal shelters near capacity, needs adopters, fosters
By County News Center San Diego, CA–After a recent influx of cats and dogs, the County Department of Animal Services’ two shelters are nearly full, and they are asking the public to consider adopting or fostering an animal or two. Animal Services is offering several discounts currently: Adoption fees are waived for adult cats (six […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park welcomes a tamandua pup
San Diego, CA–San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced the birth of a southern tamandua pup at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The female pup, yet to be named, was born July 21 to first-time tamandua parents, Cora and Fernando. Wildlife care specialists report the pup is healthy, and Cora is being a very […]
Grey Muzzle Organization sponsors series of ads featuring senior adoptable dogs
Encinitas, CA–Senior dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Rancho Coastal Humane Society are among the winners. The humane society is one of just 77 animal welfare groups chosen from 266 applicants to receive a grant to help senior […]
Snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo suspected positive for COVID-19
San Diego, CA–A male snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo is suspected to be positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, zoo officials report. On Thursday, wildlife care specialists noticed that the snow leopard had a cough and nasal discharge. Fecal samples collected from the snow leopard and tested at the zoo confirmed […]
County urges dog owners to keep their pet safe over 4th of July weekend
Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office San Diego, CA–For most dogs, Fourth of July fireworks are an assault on their sensitive ears, and the explosive booms and shrill sounds are extremely frightening. Frequently, dogs who are kept outdoors or are unleashed escape yards or run away in panic putting themselves in danger. […]
Bonsall K9 training gifts Modesto Fire Department with therapy dog
Bonsall, CA–Performance K9 Training presented the Modesto Fire Department Friday with a therapy dog to firefighters during an official ceremony in Bonsall. The 15-minute ceremony included the official “handing off” of Hudson from his dog trainer and world competitor, David Greene, of Performance K9 Training and Thor’s Hope Foundation, to his new handler, Captain Ruben […]
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