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 […]
“Shell-ebrate” five years with Birch Aquarium’s sea turtle
LA JOLLA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle’s arrival with the first-ever Turtleversary on January 11 and 12. The family-friendly 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be a fun-filled weekend of sea turtle-themed activities, crafts, and marine reptile science. Guests […]
Pet of the week: Puppy
ENCINITAS–Puppy is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 3-1/2 year old, 10 pound, female, Domestic Short Hair cat. She was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS) program. Puppy is a sweet cat who likes to greet guests with a soft “Meow” when […]
Pet of the Week: Sadie
CARLSBAD–Sadie is the Pet of the Week at the Department of Animal Services in Carlsbad. Sadie is a 2-year-old boxer mix looking to spend her New Year with a new home. She loves to go for walks, play fetch out in the yard, enjoys human attention, and is ready to be the greatest sidekick. For […]
Hero dog salutes veterans with PTSD and wounded warriors
American Humane Association Hero Dog, Surf Dog Ricochet is saluting veterans and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made this Veterans Day. But, it’s not just Veterans Day when Ricochet recognizes our war heroes. She’s been changing and saving the lives of wounded warriors, active duty service members and veterans with PTSD for over 10 […]
Pet of the week: Eddie
ENCINITAS–Eddie is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 3-year-old, 51 pound, male, Saint Bernard mix. Eddie can hardly contain his enthusiasm. If there’s nobody to play with, he will toss his toy in the air then fetch it himself. Eddie was transferred from another shelter through the FOCAS (Friends of […]
Pet of the Week: Owl
ENCINITAS–Owl is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2-year-old, 12 pound, male, domestic short-hair cat with a brown tabby coat. How do you get a cat named after a bird? Owl kitty has big eyes. He uses them to follow his curiosity and check out every room of his home. […]
Lions Tigers and Bears rescue two African servals
ALPINE–Lions Tigers and Bears rescued two African servals from Arizona this week after the animal sanctuary’s founder, Bobbi Brink received a call pleading for help. Junior and Miss Kitty are settling into their quarantine habitat and getting to know their new keepers at Lions Tigers and Bears, and the sanctuary is asking for help to […]
Pet of the Week: Wanda
ENCINITAS–Wanda is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s an almost 2-year old, 51 pound, female, Boxer mix. Even though she sees you, Wanda is deaf. That’s not unusual for dogs who are all-white. She doesn’t notice a difference. She just wants to love. Wanda was transferred from another shelter through the […]
La Jolla Veterinary Hospital to be named Animaltarian of the Year
LA JOLLA–The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) will honor La Jolla Veterinary Hospital for their dedication of keeping pets healthy for nearly 70 years at a gala on September 29. Over time, the hospital’s name has become synonymous with excellence within veterinary medicine and care. Their team of veterinarians, technicians, and administrative staff […]
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