By Sarah Scorgie, Director of Communications, San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA–“Beaglemania” arrived at San Diego Humane Society on Aug. 31, when the organization welcomed 108 beagles into its care. The dogs were part of the national rescue of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, a Virginia-based company that breeds and sells beagles for scientific testing. […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Chinese giant salamanders are well camouflaged in the rushing waters of China’s mountain river system.  Spotting this critically endangered species in its native habitat is exceedingly rare, but guests at the San Diego Zoo now have a unique opportunity to take a close look at this sleek and mysterious creature—at […]

Sacramento, CA–Governor Gavin Newsom joined the groundbreaking of the world’s largest wildlife overpass, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which will provide a vital bridge for mountain lions and other Santa Monica Mountain wildlife to roam safely between two large areas of habitat.  The state Saturday also announced the launch of strategies to achieve California’s first-in-the-nation […]

By Gina Yarbrough Encinitas, CA–Rancho Coastal Humane Society will host its second annual Tees fore Tails golf tournament to benefit its programs for animals and people, officials said. The tournament will be held on June 23 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa at 2100 Costa Del Mar Road in Carlsbad. “When we held […]

Vista, CA–Rancho Coastal Humane Society is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on March 26. Petco Love established March as “National Pet Vaccination Month” to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations and […]

San Diego, CA–Western burrowing owls, a declining species in Southern California, are increasingly being forced from their homes by development.  A research team led by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Palm Springs office, developed novel techniques using a bit of creative advertising to protect the displaced […]

By Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO, San Diego Humane Society Imagine how you would feel if you skipped brushing your teeth for months and never saw the dentist. Not only would your mouth feel unhealthy, but you probably wouldn’t have many teeth left in your old age! Because dental health is so important to our overall wellbeing, preventable infections […]

San Diego, CA–San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced the birth of a southern tamandua pup at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.  The female pup, yet to be named, was born July 21 to first-time tamandua parents, Cora and Fernando. Wildlife care specialists report the pup is healthy, and Cora is being a very […]

Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office San Diego, CA–For most dogs, Fourth of July fireworks are an assault on their sensitive ears, and the explosive booms and shrill sounds are extremely frightening. Frequently, dogs who are kept outdoors or are unleashed escape yards or run away in panic putting themselves in danger. […]