SACRAMENTO–On National Puppy Mill Awareness Day today, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills to protect animal welfare in California. AB 2152 by Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) officially ends the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in California by closing a loophole in current law, while still allowing pet stores to partner with […]
Mexican dogs begin new lives in the U.S.
ENCINITAS–Ten puppies and adult dogs who began in the darkness Friday in the Mexican state of Sonora crossed into the United States then spent the night in Escondido before being transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas Saturday morning. This is the second lifesaving transfer of dogs from Rescue Fenix to the facility, according […]
San Diego Humane Society urges pet owners to take precaution during excessive heat warning
SAN DIEGO–With temperatures soaring in San Diego County thisweekend, San Diego Humane Society urges pet owners to take extraprecautions. Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind whenit is hot outside: Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for your animal.When away from home, carry a thermos with fresh water. Leave your pets […]
FACE to host a fundraiser for pets
SAN DIEGO–The local animal nonprofit, the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE), will be moving its Bags and Baubles 10th-anniversary celebration to an online format in the interest of safety for guests. Throughout the weekend of September 12 to 14, guests will have the opportunity to: Bid on 450+ handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, men’s items, […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Kenya Days celebrates World Elephant Day
SAN DIEGO–A big celebration got underway on World Elephant Day Wednesday at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as wildlife care specialists raised awareness of the plight of elephants worldwide, kicked off the Safari Park’s Kenya Days celebration set for this weekend and also celebrated the second birthday of male elephant calf Umzula-zuli, better known as […]
Pet of the week: Sour Cream
ENCINITAS–Sour Cream is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 2-year-old, 8 pound, female, domestic short hair cat. Sour Cream is very affectionate and even a little bit goofy when she wants attention. She was a stray before being picked up and taken to a shelter. After that she was […]
Koala Joey celebrates birthday at the San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO–Omeo, a male koala at the San Diego Zoo, turned 1-year-old and received a special birthday celebration—complete with a heart-shaped ice cake made with natural flowers, and presents. This milestone birthday is extra special, as the young Joey lost his mother due to cancer when he was about 5-1/2 months old and still in […]
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 […]
Don’t leave people or pets in hot cars
ENCINITAS–A quick stop at a convenience store on a hot day can be deadly for a dog, child, elderly person, or others with medical issues. Rancho Coastal Humane Society is reminding San Diegans not to leave pets or people in a hot car even for a few minutes. “High temperatures can kill. Common sense can […]
Pet of the week: Thing One
ENCINITAS–Thing One is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2-year-old, 89 pound, male, Labrador Retriever and Pitbull mix. Thing One and his brother, Thing Two, were named Shaggy and Scooby when they arrived at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. There were already pets at the shelter with those names, so they […]
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