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Experience wildlife after dark during Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo

May 23, 2023 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The San Diego Zoo brings back its annual after-dark extravaganza—Nighttime Zoo this month.  From May 26 through Sept. 4, guests can explore the zoo at night and enjoy a host of family-friendly entertainment, live music, and summer treats, while learning more about wildlife from an unusual nighttime perspective.   The festivities […]

Filed Under: Animal/Wildlife News Tagged With: Animal News

Responding with Courage and Compassion: San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers

April 13, 2023 By sdcnews

By Sarah Scorgie, Director of Communications, San Diego Humane Society When they show up for work each day, San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers have to be prepared for anything. In the field seven days a week, these officers have the power of police to enforce animal-related laws. They are the go-to support system for […]

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San Diego Surf Dog Ricochet dies at 15

April 1, 2023 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Surf Dog Ricochet, the legendary first-ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog and certified goal-directed therapy dog has made the journey to Rainbow Bridge. She was 15 years old. Ricochet was diagnosed with liver cancer in August of 2022 but wasn’t showing symptoms until Friday afternoon when Judy Fridono, her guardian noticed […]

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MCRD introduces “Bruno” as its newest mascot recruit

March 1, 2023 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA–Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego welcomes its newest recruit ‘Bruno,’ who is undergoing training to become the Depot’s mascot bulldog. Bruno is a four-month-old English Bulldog who was born in San Diego on October 22, 2022. He is named after Maj. Gen. Bruno Hochmuth, who […]

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San Diego Wildlife Alliance to hatch endangered softshell turtles

October 3, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–For more than two decades, conservationists from the San Diego Wildlife Alliance have been waiting with anticipation as they watched for the slightest signs of breeding from a rare reptile species. This summer, their patience paid off after wildlife care team members at the San Diego Zoo welcomed 41 tiny Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle hatchlings—becoming the […]

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Gov. Newsom signs legislation to protect animal welfare

September 28, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Staff Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom Monday announced that he has signed several measures to advance animal welfare in California, including SB 879 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), which ends unnecessary toxicological testing on dogs and cats. “For many families, including my own, pets are beloved companions that enrich our lives every day,” […]

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Animal lovers across San Diego region request adoption information for rescued beagles

August 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor Rancho Santa Fe, CA–Over two weeks ago, Helen Woodward Animal Center released the story of over 4,000 beagles rescued from a Virginia mass lab-testing breeding facility, after an investigation uncovered inhumane animal treatment.   Last Sunday, 43 of these beagles arrived at the center as the slow process of getting the huge number […]

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Pet owners: Secure, calm your pets during fireworks

July 2, 2022 By sdcnews

By County News Center San Diego, CA–Every year, dozens of dogs end up at shelters after Fourth of July fireworks shows. If you’re lucky, your dog doesn’t react to the explosions and shrill whistles of fireworks set off to celebrate the holiday. But for some dogs and other pets, the sounds can be terrifying due […]

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San Diego Humane Society reminds families to keep their pets safe on the 4th of July

June 29, 2022 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Humane Society is asking pet parents to plan ahead to keep their furry family members safe on the 4th of July.  In 2021, the nonprofit organization took in 270 stray dogs, cats, and other small animals that became lost between July 4 to 7, and only 28% of […]

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San Diego Humane Society’s Annual Day of Giving is your chance to help twice as many animals

June 19, 2022 By sdcnews

By Brian Daugherty, San Diego Humane Society SVP and Chief Philanthropy and Communications Officer San Diego, CA–San Diego is already one of the safest and best places for animals thanks to the compassion and generosity of people who support the lifesaving work of the San Diego Humane Society. But every day, more and more animals […]

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