New rehoming program gives pets a second chance
September 21, 2021
In an effort to keep adopted pets from returning to the shelter, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has launched a free online resource center to
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Two canine illnesses on rise in L.A. County
September 21, 2021
Los Angeles County Department of Veterinary Public Health officials are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs after reports that leptospirosis and canine influenza are spreading across the county. Leptospirosis
An entrepreneur’s tail
September 11, 2021
It was about seven years ago that Terra DiSpirito realized the need to raise funds to help the animals get medical treatment or find permanent homes when she began volunteering
Animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions
September 9, 2021
In an effort to “Clear the Shelters,” all of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers are set to offer discounted adoptions through September,
International Dog Day: A Santa Clarita resident’s fight for her pup
August 26, 2021
When Santa Clarita resident Gina Moradzadeh adopted Penny, a pup rescued from the streets of Mexico, she never expected that what appeared to be a healthy dog would be anything
SCV residents raise funds for dog’s treatment
November 12, 2020
After spending the past three years helping her daughter fight a rare disease affecting her ability to walk, the last thing Santa Clarita Valley resident Lisa Burke expected was to
Redemption Road K9 announces canine costume party Oct. 30
October 20, 2020
News release Santa Clarita-based Redemption Road K9 has announced an ultra-fun canine Halloween contest and day of fun on Oct. 30, with prizes, gifts from sponsors, networking, food and fun.
Bow-Wows & Meows take over social media for virtual pet fair
October 11, 2020
While thousands of pet lovers and hundreds of their furry friends typically flock to William S. Hart Park to attend the Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair, this year was a
Bow-Wows & Meows celebrates 20th anniversary with virtual adoption weekend
October 6, 2020
News release Dogs, cats, education, training, contests and fun are planned throughout the weekend of Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as Bow-Wows & Meows invites everyone to join
Furry friends find forever homes amid pandemic
July 5, 2020
As stay-at-home restrictions left Santa Clarita Valley residents quarantined, the number of animal adoptions surged. “We are very blessed in the county right now that all the facilities are low,
SCV author receives children’s book award
June 25, 2020
When longtime Santa Clarita resident Kat Connolly adopted a blind kitten, she never expected he would teach her such important life lessons about what it means to embrace your differences.
Adoption tips for your new furry friends in quarantine
May 10, 2020
Iman Solmonpoor had been thinking of adopting a dog before the coronavirus pandemic, and says the stay-at-home directive gave him the perfect opportunity. “I was looking at adopting a dog
Animal Control changes services
March 18, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will allow a 30-day grace period for pet owners to submit a renewal for license fees while moving services online
Officials say pets cannot contract or transmit COVID-19
March 10, 2020
At this time, there is no evidence to conclude that pets can either contract or transmit the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, to others, health officials reported Tuesday. After a pet
A growing devotion to the doodle mix
March 10, 2020
Because of its fluffy coat, affectionate personality and intelligence, doodle mixes have become the latest crossbreed craze. Doodle mixes are a cross between the traditional poodle and another breed, such
A pup’s will to live
February 20, 2020
Pitbull puppy Rambo is not even a year old, yet he’s experienced more than most pups do in a lifetime. “He’s had a long road in a short life,” Marcelo
SCV celebrates national Love Your Pet Day
February 20, 2020
Feb. 20 was National Love Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to humans’ furry, scaled or feathered friends. Pet ownership is a big part of Santa Clarita’s culture, and to
Supes approve $41K fencing donation for Castaic horse evacuation center
February 5, 2020
County supervisors have accepted a donation of fencing valued at $41,000 for the Castaic Animal Care Center’s horse evacuation center. The fencing was donated by the Los Angeles County Animal
Pets fill shelters after the holidays
January 7, 2020
As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered
The underdog goes nose-to-nose
January 2, 2020
When John Anthony saw Crixus of Gaul for the first time, the barely 5-week-old puppy was in terrible shape. Not only was “goofy-looking” Crixus tiny and malnourished, but he was