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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A study finds that carrion crows can be taught to count and make vocalizations that indicate the number counted, much in the same way that human toddlers do. -
Joe LaCava, the San Diego City Councilman who represents La Jolla, said work is ongoing Wednesday on a management plan for La Jolla Cove, where a debate is raging over the public's access to a beach populated with California sea lions. -
Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52. -
The appearance of hundreds of whales was amazing, rower Tom Waddington said. But when one slammed into his boat, "suddenly it turned from David Attenborough into Moby Dick. And I was really scared." -
A new study identifies why cats scratch the furniture and what you can do to curb that behavior.
