SAN DIEGO–As peak wildfire season approaches, now is the time to update your disaster preparedness plans to protect your family and your pets. The County Department of Animal Services (DAS) encourages you to make sure those preparations include microchipping. DAS will offer microchipping, rabies vaccinations and dog licenses from noon to 2 p.m. on May [...]
Betty White Gives Valerie Harper A Tigress And Cub For Mother’s Day
May 10, 2013 By
LOS ANGELES–(BusinessWire)–Actress Valerie Harper is celebrating Mother’s Day with a roaring gift from friend and fellow actress Betty White. White adopted a Sumatran tigress and her new baby cub for Harper and her daughter Cristina with The Lifeline Program and the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s “Adopt an Animal Program.” Harper and the tigress have much in common: [...]
“Salami” Is Pet Of The Week
May 9, 2013 By
“Salami” is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 3 year old, 29 pound, Dachshund…also known as a “wiener dog.” Salami was transferred to the humane society from another shelter through the FOCAS program. Adopt Salami today at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, or [...]
Baby Shower To Benefit Orphaned San Diego Wildlife
March 14, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Project Wildlife, San Diego’s primary resource for wildlife rehabilitation and education, is hosting their 4th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower event. The shower will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 6 at the Central Triage Center in Linda Vista. This family-friendly event happens only one day each year during the beginning [...]
Pet Of The Week: Sebastian
March 7, 2013 By
“Sebastian” is a 6 year old, 17 pound, male, Tabby cat. He’s tall and long with broad shoulders and a big, handsome face. And he’s very gentle. He’ll take as much attention as you can give him. Sebastian’s favorite thing to do is to lie on his back, in your arms, like a baby. You know [...]
Pet Owners Are Estimated To Spend More Than $55 Billion On Their Pets In 2013
March 3, 2013 By
(PRWeb)–Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), said that overall spending in the pet industry was at an all-time high in 2012, surpassing $53 billion. The annual comprehensive spending and data report for the pet industry shows spending grew 4.7 percent from $50.96 billion in 2011 to $53.33 billion in [...]
Pet Of The Week: Pepper
February 25, 2013 By
“Pepper” is a 1 year-old, 9-1/2 pound, male, Tabby cat. He has a short silver coat, white chin, and vivid black stripes. Pepper’s $145 adoption fee includes his medical exam, up to date vaccinations, neuter, and microchip identification. Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413, or visit Sdpets.org. Adoption [...]
Pet Of The Week: Austin
February 19, 2013 By
Austin is a 1 year-old, 11 pound, neutered, male, Terrier mix. He’s a very friendly and affectionate dog. Once Austin gets comfortable in his new home, he will fall head-over-paws in love with his new family. Austin’s $145 adoption fee includes his medical exam, up to date vaccinations, neuter, and microchip identification. Call (760) 753-6413, [...]
Keeping Your Pets Safe When Traveling
February 4, 2013 By
(NAPSI)–There’s good news for pet owners who want to take their pet along on their next trip. With more pets than ever accompanying their owners on vacation, a growing number of products are available to make traveling easier for pets and people. To help, here are some tips: Traveling With Small Pets For those traveling [...]
“Clifford” The Chihuahua Looking For A New Home
January 30, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Adoption applications are now being accepted for Clifford, the young Chihuahua blend that fell 80 feet from a cliff in Ocean Beach Jan. 11. “Clifford has made tremendous strides in his recovery from the fall and he will soon be ready for his new “forever” home,” said Department of Animal Services (DAS) Director Dawn [...]
