Pets

Pets fill shelters after the holidays

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

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

Therapy dogs comfort Santa Clarita

Therapy dogs gathered at Central Park Saturday to provide comfort to those in need of pet therapy in the aftermath of the Nov. 14 shooting at Saugus High School.  More

Bark for Life returns to SCV

Dog lovers from all over the Santa Clarita Valley came to the Westfield Town Center for Bark For Life, an event held to raise money for the American Cancer Society

Bark for Life coming to SCV

The American Cancer Society is hosting its annual Bark for Life event at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall on Nov. 16 at 10 a.m., when guests can bring their

Saving furry friends with flare, creativity

With approximately 6.5 million pets entering animal shelters nationwide each year, volunteers at rescues across the country are constantly searching for homes. The sheer volume of pets, especially after recent

Animals among those displaced by Tick Fire

Santa Clarita Valley residents of all kinds were affected by the devastating Tick Fire, including many animals. As Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were working to help firefighters with

Vets: Vaccines important to keep pets healthy

By Michelle Sathe and Vivianna ShieldsSignal Staff Writer In light of the rabid bats outbreak in the Santa Clarita area, the urgency has increased to vaccinate your pets, and keeping

Animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions

In an effort to “Clear the Shelters,” all of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers will offer discounted adoptions this weekend, including at