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Bobcat Found Injured And Pregnant Released After San Diego Humane Society Treatment
- Jan. 18
- By City News Service
An injured, pregnant bobcat that was found last month in Rancho Bernardo and treated by the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife medical staff has been released back into the wild.

Trump Administration Slashes Imperiled Spotted Owls' Habitat
- Jan. 14
- By Associated Press
The Trump administration has slashed millions of acres of protected habitat for the imperiled northern spotted owl in Oregon, Washington and northern California.

The Huge Myth Behind Micro Pigs
- Dec. 17, 2020
- By Maya Trabulsi
Deceitful marketing leads to a crisis of overfilled pig sanctuaries.

San Diego Humane Society Staying Strong During Pandemic
- Nov. 24, 2020
- By John Carroll
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses and nonprofits to struggle, but San Diego's Humane Society is actually thriving during this difficult time.

Mountain Lion Cub Responding To Treatment At Wildlife Center In Ramona
- Oct. 8, 2020
- By City News Service
An orphaned mountain lion cub was rescued in critical condition back in September is now in stable condition at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife rehabilitation center.

SD Lawmaker's Bill To End Retail Pet Sales In California On Governor's Desk
- Aug. 31, 2020
- By City News Service
Assembly Bill 2152 would end the retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits throughout California while still allowing retail establishments the flexibility to partner with rescues or shelters for adoption events.

Animal Welfare Coalition Prepares For ''Clear the Shelters'' Event In August
- Aug. 1, 2020
- By City News Service
The San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition today will join a nationwide effort to "Clear the Shelters" Saturday for the duration of August.

Deadly Rabbit Virus RHDV2 Detected In San Diego County
- July 8, 2020
- By City News Service
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) is not related to the novel coronavirus and does not affect humans or domestic animals other than rabbits.

Roaming Mountain Lion Caught In Downtown San Francisco
- June 19, 2020
- By Associated Press
A young mountain lion that was spotted looking at his reflection in the glass of an office tower in downtown San Francisco was safely captured Thursday. Animal control officials say the animal will be released into the wild.
4-Year-Old Recovering From Minor Injuries After Mountain Lion Attack
- June 15, 2020
- By KPBS News
A 4-year-old child is recovering from minor injuries following an attack by a mountain lion at the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway.

Humane Society Responds To COVID-19 Shortages With Pet Food Distribution
- March 24, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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.
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