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San Diego Humane Society Needs Puppy Names For Rescued Litter
- April 8
- By City News Service
The San Diego Humane Society is asking for the public's help Thursday in naming nine adorable Rhodesian Ridgeback/hound-mix puppies and their mother, who were rescued by humane officers last month.
Dog, Puppies Rescued in San Diego, Owner Sought
- March 26
- By City News Service
A mother dog and her newborn puppies were rescued from underneath a van in San Diego Thursday and authorities placed the dog on a stray hold in an attempt to locate a possible owner.
Rehabilitated Barn Owl Is Back In Wild
- March 25
- By Jacob Aere
A barn owl was released back into the wild Wednesday night at Coronado’s Spreckels Park. It was rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society.
Death Of Mexican Fisherman Could Lead To End Of Protections For Endangered Porpoise
- March 22
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
An altercation between conservationists and fishermen in a marine refuge for the vaquita porpoise resulted in the death of a Mexican fisherman. Now, lawmakers are considering ending protections for the critically endangered porpoise.
San Diego Zoo Apes Receive Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine
- March 4
- By City News Service
Nine apes at the San Diego Zoo were the first non- human primates to receive a version of the COVID-19 vaccine designed for animals, zoo officials announced Thursday.
Bobcat Kitten Released Into Wild Near Borrego Springs After 3 Months Of Care
- March 3
- By City News Service
A young bobcat that spent more than three months at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center was returned to the wild Wednesday — World Wildlife Day.
Dogs Arrive in California After Record-Breaking Texas Storm
- Feb. 24
- By City News Service
Twenty-seven dogs from the Lone Star state arrived at Helen Woodward Animal Center Wednesday, seeking warmer weather and a second chance at a forever home.
Chula Vista Wildlife Refuge Builds Custom Wetsuit To Help Sea Turtle Regain Its Buoyancy
- Feb. 23
- By John Carroll
A 200-pound loggerhead turtle at the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista was having problems with her buoyancy. One of the center's animal care specialists had the answer. A custom wetsuit.
What Can We Learn About Community From Animals?
- Feb. 18
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Academic, author and photographer Caitlin O’ Connell is out with a new book that explores this. It’s called “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves.”
Gorillas Back In Action At San Diego Zoo Safari Park After Bout With COVID-19
- Feb. 15
- By City News Service
San Diego Zoo Safari Park visitors can once again see the eight gorillas who live there, now that they have fully recovered from a bout with COVID-19, officials said.
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.
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