San Diego, CA- Get ready and gear up to dash with your dog! On Sunday, September 13 animal lovers and athletes will unite on behalf of the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE), a local non-profit that saves the lives of local pets in need of emergency veterinary care. Whether you are an experienced runner […]

ALPINE–A 2-1/2 month old tiger cub found roaming in a neighborhood in Hemet was transferred Friday to the Lions Tigers and Bears  sanctuary in Alpine. Bobbi Brink, founder and director of Lions Tigers and Bears, agreed to take the cub from California Fish and Wildlife officials. The sanctuary will provide refuge to the cub and provide it with necessary medical […]

SAN DIEGO–County Animal Services seized more than a dozen neglected animals from a property in Jacumba Thursday. Animal Control Officers found a dead four-month-old baby horse, and a number of emaciated animals. In all, three horses, one Shetland pony, 10 goats and four pigs were impounded and are currently receiving care at the County’s animal […]

ENCINITAS–“Cake Pop” is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. She’s a 3 year-old, 7 pound, Torbie cat. (That’s a Tortoiseshell / Tabby mix.) The care providers in the cattery say that she’s very affectionate and she can be a little bit sensitive. She recently had a litter of kittens. They […]

SAN DIEGO—The Perez family received a shock after learning that their beloved lost pet Chihuahua, Papi was alive and well-and living in San Diego. County Animal Services found Paola Perez’s dog and called her Saturday to deliver the good news. The dog was located at the county’s animal care facility in San Diego. Parez, a […]

SAN DIEGO–Stephen MacKinnon, Chief of Humane Law Enforcement for San Diego Humane Society, has joined the newly formed National Law Enforcement Council of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The council brings together outstanding current and former law enforcement officers and prosecutors from across the country to assist the organization in its efforts […]

ENCINITAS–A 3 year-old German Shepherd that was believed to have been killed two years agowent home on Wednesday thanks to a microchip that she’s had since she was a puppy. “Cheiska” was reunited with the family that thought she had died after being hit by a car. The reunion was held at Rancho Coastal Humane […]

ALPINE–The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) honored Bobbi Brink, founder and director of the non-profit exotic animal sanctuary, Lions Tigers and Bears, with the 2015 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence. Brink was singled out as the recipient for her widespread work dedicated to supporting the welfare of displaced exotic big cats and bears […]

ENCINITAS–“Briana” is the Pet of the Week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas. Briana is a friendly and active 2 year-old, 29 pound, Airedale Terrier mix. She loves people and other dogs. She was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from another shelter through the FOCAS program. The $145 adoption fee for Briana includes […]