Pets

Press release

City to hold pet adoption week Nov. 13-18

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its inaugural Pet Adoption Week next week.  From Nov. 13 to 18, the city will cover all adoption fees for residents

Cali, left, and Zeus, dressed in their costumes join the dozens of dogs in Woodlands Halloween Costume Dog Parade held for Woodlands Community residents in Valencia on Saturday. Attendees were asked to bring dog food, treats and toys to be donated to Community Effort Animal Rescue. 102823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Woodlands Community holds dog costume parade

The Woodlands Community in Valencia held a costume dog parade on Saturday where residents were able to show off the costumes they had picked out for their dogs. Chihuahua, Cheddar,

Cancer Society’s Bark for Life had dozens of furry friends dressed up in a wide range of costumes on Sunday at Canyon Country Community Center celebrating canine companions. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

‘Bark for Life’ aims to collar cancer

The American Cancer Society held its “Bark for Life” fundraiser at Canyon Country Community Center on Sunday, featuring booths and competitions for dogs and their owners alike, focused on honoring

Portrait of Oakley McQueen, who will be competing in the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Wiener dog representing Santa Clarita in race 

Watch out, Wienerschnitzel, there’s a new hot dog in town.   Oakley McQueen Vanderhorst, or rather McWien (McWeen?), is a 10-month-old mini dachshund who takes his name after his inspiration, Disney’s

Santa Clarita Transit helps train guide dogs

News release  Santa Clarita Transit recently partnered with Guide Dogs of America to provide training to service dogs in Central Park. The dogs, their owners and bus operators worked together

City announces 2 new local arts exhibits

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts division invites individuals of all ages to explore the newest art exhibitions in the community. Each exhibit is free and open to the public for enjoyment

Bruin chases after life

Tatiana and Greg Ozhekim lovingly refer to their 3-year-old German shepherd, Bruin, as their flying squirrel dog — and they aren’t kidding. The pup was given the moniker after surviving

Valencia Acura to host pet adoption event

Valencia Acura, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Castaic Animal Care Center, is hosting a pet adoption event at the dealership Saturday. This is scheduled to be the first