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
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 University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants.
