Blankets of Love Provides Emergency Animal Relief
August 30, 2026
When Eileen Smulson walked into the newly built West Valley Animal Shelter in Chatsworth on a rainy day in January 2008, she had no idea the visit would change the
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Local Leaders Take the Initiative to Raise Service and Guide Dogs
April 27, 2025
April 30th is International Guide Dog Day and local leaders are being recognized for their efforts in helping foster an inclusive community for all. Among those in the community include
Adopting A Pet? Here’s How to Make a Perfect Match
October 27, 2024
Bringing a pet into your home is one of the best decisions you can make to enrich your life, with three quarters of pet parents reporting mental health improvements from
Unleashed! Let Them Run, Play and Make Friends
September 29, 2024
One of the best activities for you and your dog is a daily walk, either around the neighborhood or at an off-leash dog park. Dogs need physical activity to reduce
Tomorrow is International Dog Day
August 25, 2024
Top Breeds rated by state American families adore their four-legged companions. Approximately two-thirds of U.S. households own a dog, and a staggering 85% of dog owners consider their pets a
Tips and Tricks for Spring Travel with Your Pets
April 14, 2024
After years living under the cloud of a pandemic that limited where they could travel, many people have a strong desire to head off for parts unknown. As individuals and
Howl-o-ween
October 7, 2023
Get Your Pet Ready Dressing up for Halloween is one of the more enjoyable ways to celebrate the spooky season. It’s not uncommon for people to be planning their costumes
What to Look for When Considering a New Dog
September 23, 2023
Dogs have been faithful companions to humans for hundreds of years. Dog owners know their canine companions can be friendly, affectionate and entertaining. Dogs also are quite intelligent and can
How to Help Ease Your Dog’s Allergies
September 9, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer For a dog owner one of the most frustrating experiences is dealing with your pet’s allergies. A treatment that may work for a
Five Ways to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall
September 2, 2023
Pets provide unconditional love to their companions; in return, it’s important to make sure they live happy and healthy lives by providing the best care possible. This means making sure
Expert: Dos and Don’ts of Playing with Cats
July 2, 2023
Play is instrumental for pets’ overall health and physical wellbeing. However, many cat lovers may not realize that there are positive and negative ways to engage cats in play. “Positive
Protecting Your Pets from Outdoor Pests
March 6, 2022
As the weather warms, pet owners nationwide are bracing themselves for flea and tick season. If you have ever dealt with a flea infestation, you know how important it is
Top 5 Healthy Habits for Pets and Their Owners
February 6, 2022
Pets are the lights of their owners’ lives. And keeping pets healthy is key to extending the warmth and love for years. Dr. Ernie Ward, nationally renowned veterinarian, pet author
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
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
A new leash on life as a peer support K-9
November 6, 2021
Whoever said old dogs can’t learn new tricks hasn’t met Ginger, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s new peer support K-9. “We’ve had a rough year and a half,” Capt.
October days for the dogs
October 16, 2021
Each and every day, our pups shower us with unconditional love and attention, truly embodying the phrase “man’s best friend,” as they wag their tails each and every time we
Common questions about assistance dogs
August 15, 2021
Assistance dogs help people overcome myriad challenges en route to living more independently. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to perform tasks
Obesity is an issue for many cats and dogs
August 1, 2021
By Michelle Sathe Signal Contributing Writer Just like with people, American pets are struggling with a preventable epidemic: About 60 percent of cats and 56 of dogs qualify as overweight
Protect pets in hot weather
July 11, 2021
Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. It’s best to keep safety in mind