SAN DIEGO–Every 10 minutes, someone in the United States is treated for possible exposure to rabies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Once clinical signs develop, rabies is almost always fatal, however it is 100% preventable by making sure your pets are vaccinated, avoiding contact with wildlife and seeking immediate medical care […]
Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Therapeutic Riding Showcase Student Skills
RANCHO SANTA FE–Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Therapeutic Riding students will explore the Land of Oz on Saturday, heading Somewhere over the Rainbow to showcase their horseback skills at the 2019 Therapeutic Riding Show. Every year, the program’s students invite their loved ones and biggest supporters to demonstrate the skills they have learned over the last […]
Don’t Leave Your Dog In The Car
ENCINITAS–In the time it takes to run in for bread and milk the temperature inside a closed vehicle can become deadly. Especially at risk are pets, children, elderly people, people taking medication, people who have been ill, and people who are overweight. Dogs don’t sweat. They pant. When they can’t pant fast enough it can […]
Firefighters Rescue Ducklings From El Cajon Storm Drain
EL CAJON–Heartland Fire & Rescue saved several ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Saturday in El Cajon. The firefighters received a call at 1:30 p.m. to a report of the ducklings in the drain, located in the 200 block of Fletcher Parkway. They determined that there were six ducklings trapped under a storm grate […]
Pet Of The Week: Casey Kasem
ENCINITAS–Casey Kasem is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 5-1/2 year old, 13 pound, male, domestic short hair cat with a Red and White Tabby coat. Casey Kasem was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from another shelter through the FOCAS program. The $100 adoption fee for Casey […]
Animal Services Waives Pet Adoption Fees For Military
SAN DIEGO–In a salute to military members and their families, County Animal Services is offering them free animal adoptions May 24 through May 26. The department is taking part in the Animals for Armed Forces special adoption event over the Memorial Day weekend. Active duty, reserve and veterans can choose from 25 locations that are […]
Pet Of The Week: Sweetie
ENCINITAS–Sweetie is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 9-year-old, 38 pound, female, Boxer. Sweetie began her life in a puppy mill before being rescued and adopted. She was surrendered to Rancho Coastal Humane Society when her owner went to a care facility and couldn’t take her along. She needs […]
Pet Of The Week: Peanut Butter
ENCINITAS–Peanut Butter is pet of the week at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 4-1/2 year old, 10 pound, male, Domestic Short Hair cat with a Brown and White Tabby coat. Peanut Butter is a laid back guy who likes having his chin scratched and taking cat naps. If he can find […]
Dog Rescued Out Of A Ravine Adopted By Family
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 […]
New Happy Tales Reading Program Launch At Rancho Coastal Humane Society
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 […]
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