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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Vance lamented the country being run by "a bunch of childless cat ladies," including Vice President Harris. The trope has dogged women since the Middle Ages. -
Evolutionary biologists have observed some differences in urban lizards in San Diego. Genetic analysis will indicate whether they’ve evolved into different creatures. -
Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common. -
The OCTOPUS Act would ban farming the animal, and imports of farmed meat. It was introduced by a senator whose office says he learned about the plan through a story on NPR. -
On a rocky hillside in Colorado is a "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes — along with cameras livestreaming the whole thing.
