62° OvercastMilitary Pooch Named Hero Dog Of The Year (Video)
- Oct. 8
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A retired military working dog named Gabe, and his owner Sgt. 1st Class Charles Shuck, nabbed top honors this weekend at the 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Gabe is a rescue dog who lived in a Texas animal shelter before being adopted and trained by the military.
Update On PTSD Service Dog Facing Euthanization (Video)
- Oct. 4
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Home Post brought you the story last month of Sgt. Karl Hofle, veteran who served 20 years in the military, only to be medically discharged with PTSD. His service dog, Jake, was helping him heal from PTSD, but then Jake became ill and the cost to heal him was too much for the Hofle family, who had to consider euthanizing Jake. Well, today we've got an update - and it's a good one.
Very Excited Dog Reunites With Soldier Dad (Video)
- Oct. 1
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Think about how happy your dog is when you come home from work. And you've only been gone a day. Now, multiply that times a thousand (roughly), and you'll be able to appreciate how happy a dog named Little Anne was to greet her soldier dad after months apart.
Killer Whale Hurt At San Diego's SeaWorld Show
- Sept. 28
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A killer whale at San Diego's SeaWorld is recovering after he was injured during a night performance. SeaWorld says 11-year-old Nakai was treated for a lower jaw injury that he suffered last week when he came into contact with the pool.
San Diego Zoo Offers Condolences To National Zoo Over Panda Death
- Sept. 24
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San Diego Zoo officials are offering condolences to the staff at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where a week-old giant panda cub died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Veteran Might Have To Euthanize PTSD Service Dog (Video)
- Sept. 18
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A veteran in Colorado who depends on his service dog to manage his PTSD symptoms might be forced to euthanize the beloved animal because he can't afford to pay for his veterinary bills.
New Push To Cover Costs Of PTSD Service Dogs For Veterans
- Sept. 18
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A U.S. senator is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to change its new policy that denies benefits for veterans who need service dogs to help treat their post-traumatic stress disorder.
Judge Rejects Challenges to California's Law on Farm Animal Cages
- Sept. 13
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A federal judge in Los Angeles has upheld California's law that bans the use of tightly confined cages for some farm animals.
VA Won't Pay For Veterans' PTSD Service Dogs
- Sept. 6
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A new Department of Veterans Affairs policy denies benefits for veterans who need service dogs to help treat their post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the policy, there isn't enough scientific evidence support the medical need for PTSD service dogs.
After Swimming In La Canada Pool, Meatball The Bear Headed To Alpine Animal Sanctuary
- Aug. 30
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Having left the Angeles National Forest one too many times to visit foothill communities, the bear known as Meatball is in quarantine today in the San Diego County community of Alpine.
Is Wildlife Services Killing Too Many Animals In San Diego?
- Aug. 21
- Midday Edition
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Voice of San Diego's investigative series on the USDA's Wildlife Services discovered the agency kills thousands of animals each year to protect endangered species or humans, but often information on why or what danger they posed was unavailable.
Pets, Livestock Rescued By Animal Crews During San Diego Fires
- Aug. 17
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As firefighters continue to battle wildfires burning in San Diego’s East County, animal rescue crews are helping displaced pets, livestock and other animals.
Tsunami Debris May Carry Plant, Animal Invaders
- Aug. 3
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Federal, state and local officials are bracing for the arrival of tsunami debris from Japan. They are especially concerned about what that debris is bringing to San Diego.
More Than 60 Animals Seized From Pet Stores Up For Adoption Saturday
- July 13
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After being neglected and waiting four months in order to be placed up for adoption, 60 animals are now available starting Saturday.
Fireworks Can Upset Pets, Authorities Warn
- July 4
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The noise and commotion involved in Fourth of July celebrations can frighten pets and county Animal Services officials offered a few tips to keep pets safe today.
