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7 Things I Learned About Starting an Animal Sanctuary
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, December 16, 2016For so many animal lovers, starting an animal rescue or sanctuary is on the list of things they most want to someday do. For my husband and I, this was something we really wanted to do now,… Full Article ›
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Want to Volunteer at an Animal Shelter? Here's How to Get Started
By Mikkel Becker, October 19, 2016I'm in my first semester of college and I miss my pets so much. I would like to start volunteering with an animal shelter or rescue group in order to spend some time with animals — but I don’t know… Full Article ›
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Practical Tips to Help Protect You and Your Dog During Snake Season
By Laura Cross, September 27, 2016Fall is baby snake season, meaning there’s a greater chance that you — and your dog — will come across an adult or baby snake. Now, you don’t need to be too alarmed about this. The chances of you… Full Article ›
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Happy DOGust! 3 Ways to Celebrate the Universal Birthday of Shelter Pets
By Kristen Seymour, August 1, 2016"How old is your dog?" Seems like a simple question, right? But if your rescue dog joined your family as an adult, it can actually be quite tricky. Maybe you know your pup is… Full Article ›
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5 Toy Breeds That Worry This Vet the Most
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 14, 2015Let me say this up front: I love all dogs. Every single one I see in my practice brings a smile of joy to my face. But I often have concerns about certain small dog breeds, either because they may… Full Article ›
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5 Easy Ways to Help Shelter Pets This Holiday
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 2, 2015As we kick off the holiday shopping season, you might also be thinking about ways to give back to those in need. Shelter animals can always use your help — and it doesn’t have to take a… Full Article ›
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6 Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About Wolves
By Shayna Meliker, October 19, 2015How much do you really know about the majestic and mysterious wolf? In honor of Wolf Awareness Week, we chatted with Peggy Callahan, executive director of the Wildlife Science Center and a 30-year… Full Article ›
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Pet Lemon Laws: Designed to Help Consumers and Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, August 25, 2015It happens at least once a month: A new client will come in wondering what to do about a purchased puppy who won’t eat, never stops coughing or suffers from one of many more common signs… Full Article ›
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Rescuing vs. Hoarding: How Many Pets Is Too Many?
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, April 28, 2015Last month, one of our area’s local “rescuers” was charged for having about 50 Chihuahuas in her house. The place was not only filthy, but some of the rescued dogs had procreated. So much… Full Article ›
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What to Do — and Not Do — If You Find a Stranded Sea Lion Pup
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 20, 2015The number of sea lion strandings in California has reached a record high of 2,250 so far this year. That means that if you’re living or traveling along the state’s coastline, there’s a much… Full Article ›
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Operation Catnip Helps Feral Cats Nationwide
By Kristen Seymour, March 20, 2015More and more communities throughout the country have begun to understand the important role trap-neuter-return (TNR) plays in caring for and controlling feral cat populations, but often, they've run… Full Article ›
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5 Facts You Don't Know About Red Pandas
By Linda Lombardi , September 19, 2014September 20 is International Red Panda Day. To celebrate, we spoke to Nicki Boyd, behavior husbandry manager at the San Diego Zoo and chair of the board of Red Panda Network, about how cool these… Full Article ›