The problem of overcrowded animal shelters is something we have been hearing about and reporting on for some time. In this special Evening Edition, we take a closer look at the problem: why it’s happening, what's being done about it, and what you can do to help pets in need.
Caring for a pet can be expensive but there are some free and cheap resources that can help.
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Dog groomer's artistic touch helps get dogs adopted
Dog groomer's artistic touch helps get dogs adopted
How California's vet telehealth law is changing the landscape of pet care in San Diego
The Humane Society is in dire need of fosters. One El Cajon family is stepping up
Young adults with disabilities build skills training shelter dogs
Animal shelters go from cold to cozy, thanks to volunteers
Doggone: Local animal recovery specialist says when pets are lost, hope is not
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An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process. -
The San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center is caring for two black bear cubs from the Monrovia area after their mother was deemed a public threat and euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, officials said Tuesday. -
The Birch Aquarium invites animal fans to hop into its newest exhibit opening Friday, Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog. -
Salganea taiwanensis, a kind of wood-feeding cockroach, may engage in what's known as pair bonding, a new study finds. -
Seawalls are great at protecting property and people. A new nature-inspired seawall add-on is trying to make them better at protecting marine wildlife too.
