ENCINITAS–Guetta is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 7-year-old, 8-1/2 pound, female, domestic short hair cat with a blue cream tabby coat. Guetta is gentle and curious. She purrs when you pet her on the head or ears. She likes older kids who are respectful of her. Guetta was transferred […]
Lions, Tigers and Bears To Host Wild In The Country Fundraiser
ALPINE–Lions, Tigers and Bears will present their annual Wild in the Country fundraiser May 18 at their animal sanctuary on May 18. The special event with feature live entertainment, food, and auction items, and an interaction alongside rescued animals. The Wild in the Country fundraiser will kick off with a VIP reception from 1 to […]
Keep Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
ENCINITAS–No turkey for Terriers, ham for hamsters, sauce for Siamese, or pie for Persians. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) says good sense goes a long way in keeping pets safe (and your carpet clean) on Thanksgiving. “Many of us don’t use good judgment on Thanksgiving,” says RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “But at least we […]
Pet Of The Week: Marlin
ENCINITAS–Marlin is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 3-year-old, 12 pound, domestic short hair cat with a buff tabby coat. Marlin is a confident cat. He’s very relaxed around people. When he’s with other cats, Marlin sometimes take on the role of caretaker, as he grooms their coats and keeps […]
New Rules For dogs On Del Mar’s Beaches
DEL MAR–New rules that expand the hours for off-leash dogs on portions of Del Mar’s beaches are now in effect. The change opens a section of the Main Beach — between 25th and 29th streets — to off-leash dogs before 8 a.m. during the off-season. Del Mar is the only city in North County where […]
White Tiger Rescued From Prison-Like Conditions Undergoes Spay Surgery At Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary
ALPINE–Crystal, a white tiger rescued from a breeding operation in Ohio was laproscopically spayed today at Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s world reknowned big cat and exotic animal sanctuary. Dr. Ryan Sadler, DVM, DACZM performed the surgery at the 93-acre, non-profit Lions Tigers & Bears sanctuary in Alpine. The tiger is expected to make […]
Lions Undergo Dental Care And Check-Ups At San Diego’s Lions Tigers And Bears
ALPINE–How do you clean a lion’s teeth? With a lot of preparation, care and expertise. Two rescued African lions underwent medical procedures last week at the world reknowned Lions Tigers and Bears, San Diego county’s only accredited non-profit big cat and exotic animal sanctuary. Louie, a 13-year-old male white lion and Zulu, a 16-year-old female […]
Study Across Western Equatorial Africa Finds More Gorillas, Chimpanzees Than Expected, But 80% Are Outside Safe Havens
(Newswise)–A massive decade-long study of Western Equatorial Africa’s gorillas and chimpanzeeshas uncovered both good news and bad about our nearest relatives. The good news: there are one third more western lowland gorillas and one tenth more central chimpanzees than previously thought. The bad news: the vast majority of these great apes (80 percent) exist outside […]
Caterpillar ‘Road Rage’ Could Affect Migration
(Newswise)–Athens, GA–Monarch butterfly caterpillars living next to roads may be stressed by the sound of passing cars and trucks, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found that monarch caterpillars exposed to highway noise for short periods had elevated heart rates, a sign that they were experiencing stress. With roadsides increasingly […]
Pet Of The Week: Abel
ENCINITAS–Abel is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Abel is a 1-year-old, 44 pound, male, Shepherd mix with a fawn and white coat. He has been sharing a kennel with another dog. When people pass by, the other dog comes to the gate to say hello and ask for treats. Abel is […]