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.
Watch the videos
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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The Laysan Albatross was first banded (or marked) in Hawaii in 1956. Meaning, she could be even older than the current estimate of 74. -
A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't have swallowed him even if it wanted to. -
A 5-year-old giant schnauzer named, Monty, won the Best In Show title at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. -
Monty's competition included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon and a shih tzu called Comet who's been a finalist before. -
Hilliker’s Ranch Fresh Eggs in Lakeside is able to keep prices reasonable with their one egg product a day limit as the national egg shortage continues.
