Building bonds after racing the tracks
November 23, 2023
Win Place Home hosted its 7th annual silent auction to continue its work in rehoming retired race horses and opening its doors to new retirees on Saturday night. There were
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Pet Adoption Day concludes week-long adoption campaign
November 18, 2023
Four dogs — one home. As part of the culmination of Santa Clarita’s first-ever Pet Adoption Week that started Nov. 13, four dogs from the Castaic Animal Care Center participated
City to hold pet adoption week Nov. 13-18
November 8, 2023
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
Woodlands Community holds dog costume parade
October 31, 2023
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,
‘Bark for Life’ aims to collar cancer
October 29, 2023
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
Furry friends come to SCV to raise funds for Dog Therapy
September 28, 2023
Titania K9 Fund hosted its annual fundraiser with a new theme, “An Evening with Therapy Dogs,” in the Santa Clarita Valley and raised $9,000 to help fund the Amerman Family
SCV wiener dog cuts mustard at Wiener Nationals
July 21, 2023
While the locally beloved Oakley did not place first at the 26th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals on Saturday, he came in second in the first race and also came in
Wiener dog representing Santa Clarita in race
July 8, 2023
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
City launches animal care and control canvassing program
September 9, 2022
News release The city of Santa Clarita is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control to launch a six-month Animal Care and Control Canvassing Program.
Adoption fees waived/reduced at Castaic shelter through Wednesday
August 29, 2022
Clear the Shelters partners with the Los Angeles County Castaic Animal Care Center to waive and reduce adoption fees for the month of August — so Wednesday is the final
Local nonprofit training dogs at your service
August 11, 2022
Service dogs can save someone’s life. A trained canine, for example, can detect if its owner has low or high blood sugar and will warn the person to take a
Santa Clarita Transit helps train guide dogs
February 13, 2022
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
Katie the goldendoodle receives Distinguished Therapy Dog honor
February 11, 2022
By Sarah Sikandar Signal Staff Writer When tragedy struck Saugus High School in November 2019, Katie was there, to comfort those whose lives were scarred by the school shooting. And,
Castaic animal shelter euthanasia rate dips then upticks
January 31, 2022
The Castaic Animal Care Center saw a dip in euthanizations among cats and dogs in the 2020-2021 fiscal year compared to the years prior. According to county data from the
Petition proposes no-kill animal shelter in Santa Clarita
January 27, 2022
In May 2015, Santa Clarita resident Kiza Hilton informally proposed a no-kill animal shelter to be run by the city Santa Clarita. She said the City Council members she approached
City announces 2 new local arts exhibits
January 14, 2022
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
New nonprofit aims to support animal owners in emergencies
December 30, 2021
After Stevenson Ranch resident Nikki Karlsson experienced not one but two wildfires, she immediately began to think of the need to assist animals during emergencies. Originally from Sweden, where she
Safely bringing home new pets this holiday
December 19, 2021
More families bring a new pet home during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. And while some may even choose to give a pet to
Bruin chases after life
November 30, 2021
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
Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines searching for puppy raisers
November 18, 2021
As the holidays fast approach, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines are in search of Santa Clarita Valley residents to open their hearts — and homes — to