RANCH SANTA FE–For the last seven years, Helen Woodward Animal Center orphan pets have celebrated the spectacular feats of superhero adopters by throwing a Pop Culture themed Dog Cosplay event entitled PAWmicon. Last year, the event hit epic heights by soaring into its new venue at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park. Now, with the […]
How old is your dog in human years?
(Newswise)–If there’s one myth that has persisted through the years without much evidence, it’s this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are in “human years.” In other words, the old adage says, a four-year-old dog is similar in physiological age to a 28-year-old person. But a new study by researchers […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society Thrift Shop to officially re-open
Cardiff-By-The-Sea–After a three-month closure due to COVID 19, Rancho Coastal Humane Society Thrift Shop held a “soft opening” two weeks ago in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Now the official grand re-opening will be held June 29 with special summer hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Members of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce will attend the […]
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and San Diego Zoo Global officials honor Health Care Heroes
SAN DIEGO–Health care professionals were recognized and celebrated with a special “thank you” event Friday, after San Diego Zoo Global invited community health care heroes to enjoy a special preview day at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari before both sanctuaries open to the general public on Saturday, June 20. At […]
Pet of the week: Puppy
ENCINITAS–A cat named Puppy is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 4-year old, 10-pound, female, domestic short hair. Puppy cat was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from another shelter through the Friends of County Animal Shelters program. She’s very shy and needs a home where she can settle […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society launch QuaranTails pet photo contest
ENCINITAS–Rancho Coastal Humane Society is seeking photos of quarantined pets for their QuaranTails photo contest. Participants can enter a photo of their pet anytime from now through Monday, May11 at 9 p.m. There’s no fee to enter. For one dollar a vote the public can vote as many times as they want for their favorite […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park welcomes first endangered lappet-faced vulture chick
SAN DIEGO–At a quiet, off-view area at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, wildlife care staff are celebrating a momentous milestone—the hatching of an endangered lappet-faced vulture chick. The chicks’ parents, an 18-year-old male and a 23-year-old female, a bonded pair, have resided at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2018. The San Diego […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society donates medical supplies to Scripps Hospital
ENCINITAS–With pet adoption services temporarily suspended at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, the shelter’s medical team evaluated veterinary needs until the next shipment of supplies is scheduled to arrive. On Tuesday, Rancho Coastal Humane Society donated medical supplies they could spare to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Rancho Coastal Humane Society veterinarian Dr. Julie Moews […]
Rancho Coastal Humane Society to receive 20 tons of pet food to donate to rescue groups
ENCINITAS–More than 40,000 pounds of pet food will arrive Wednesday at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The food is donated through Rescue Bank operated by Greater Good.org, a non-profit organization that supports animal rescue and rehabilitation groups by providing services and supplies. The 20 tons of food will be distributed to non-profit rescue groups. “This […]
San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park attendance to support Australia Crisis Fund
SAN DIEGO–As part of San Diego Zoo Global’s effort to mobilize resources and expertise to save species at risk due to the Australian wildfire crisis, the conservation organization has pledged to contribute an amount equal to the money raised in this Sunday’s admissions at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park directly […]
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