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Humane Society Responds To COVID-19 Shortages With Pet Food Distribution
- March 24
- By John Carroll
The Humane Society is distributing 70,000 pounds of pet food and supplies across the county.
PETA Co-Founder Explores Latest Discoveries About Animals In New Book
- March 3
- By John Carroll, Maureen Cavanaugh
Ingrid Newkirk is the co-author of the new book, "Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals And Revolutionary New Ways To Show Them Compassion."
Meet San Diego's 'Kitten Lady'
- Nov. 25, 2019
- By John Carroll, Maureen Cavanaugh
Hannah Shaw is a kitten rescuer whose mission is to teach others how to rescue vulnerable kittens and nurse them to health.
Humane Society Reminds Pet Owners To Avoid Exercising Pets During Hot Weather
- Aug. 20, 2019
- By City News Service
The San Diego Humane Society reminded residents Tuesday to avoid bringing pets on hikes during periods of hot weather to protect them from heatstroke.
Del Mar's Horse Racing Season Begins In The Shadow Of Santa Anita Deaths
- July 17, 2019
- By Matt Hoffman
The summer racing season kicks off Wednesday in Del Mar after 30 horses died earlier this year at Los Angeles' Santa Anita Park track.
Alpine Animal Rescue Raising Awareness About Big Cats
- June 11, 2019
- By Anica Colbert, Ebone Monet
Lions Tigers & Bears big cat animal rescue takes in exotic animals unsuited for zoo conservation programs, and they’re calling for public awareness and support about exotic big cats.
Wildlife Officers: DNA Analysis Shows Slain Mountain Lion Attacked Boy
- May 31, 2019
- By Matt Hoffman
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday forensic scientists confirmed a mountain lion killed by officers was the animal that attacked a boy at the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
San Diego Humane Society Praises 'Puppy Mills' Ban
- Jan. 3, 2019
- By Ebone Monet and Anica Colbert
San Diego Humane Society said the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act takes "puppy mills completely out of the picture."
San Diego Zoo Bids Farewell To Giant Panda Gao Gao
- Oct. 30, 2018
- By City News Service
The San Diego Zoo said goodbye Tuesday to a giant panda named Gao Gao, sending him back to his homeland as part of a research loan agreement with China.
San Diego Shelters Expecting An Increase In Lost Pets This Fourth Of July
- July 4, 2018
- By Matt Hoffman
Fireworks can scare pets and cause them to run away, but there are ways to keep your pet calm this Fourth of July.
Hundreds Of Pets Are Waiting For A Forever Home In El Cajon
- June 13, 2018
- By Jade Hindmon
Hundreds of stray animals have a new place to call home. The El Cajon Animal Shelter’s newly constructed building is open and ready for people to come adopt a cat, dog or even a reptile.
Those Cute Animal Videos May Be Causing More Harm Than Good
- May 3, 2018
- By Michael Lipkin
For every baby animal that draws attention, and more importantly donations, there's another more homely creature without that same affection.
County To Lay Off 38 Employees As Part Of Plan To Shrink Animal Services Department
- April 24, 2018
- By City News Service
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with laying off 38 full-time Animal Services employees as part of a plan to shrink the department.
Searching For Ashes Within Ashes — Dog Teams Hunt For Human Cremains In Wildfire Wreckage
- Jan. 16, 2018
- April Dembosky / Cal Report
Archeologists work with forensic search dogs at the Institute for Canine Forensics to find human cremains in wildfire wreckage.
Pets Lost In Lilac Fire Waiting To Be Claimed
- Dec. 20, 2017
- By City News Service
A 10-year-old turkey named Violet, brought in by county Animal Services during the Lilac Fire in the North County, is back home, but three animals remain unclaimed, authorities said Thursday.
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