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Faces of the SCV: Dog lover goes from borrowed walks to therapy talks

When he was a boy, Ralph Steger would walk a number of dogs in his neighborhood for free. Neighbors would ask how much money he charged, but he’d just say he loved dogs and wanted to spend time with them any way he could.  Sometimes his neighbors would give him fruit from their trees or vegetables from their gardens as

Donor Samantha Torres greets Makana, a therapy dog for The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles at the Valencia Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: CHLA blood drive

The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles held a blood drive in the parking lot of the Santa Clarita City Hall on Friday with a special visit from Makana, one of

The Manibog family wear matching onesies, including their 4 year old golden doodle Honey, and take photos with Santa Claus at the Valencia Town Center for the “Santa Paws” Pet Nights with Santa on Monday evening. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Santa Paws at Valencia Town Center

Pet owners and their fur friends made their way to the Valencia Town Center on Monday to take photos with Santa Claus as part of the “Santa Paws” Pet Nights

Castaic Animal Care Center pairs vets with pets 

The Veterans Day Adoption event on Saturday at the Castaic Animal Shelter aimed to pair vets with pets.   According to center manager Paul Maradiaga, this was the first year they’d

How to protect pets during triple-digit SCV heat 

As temperatures soar for the remainder of the week, Santa Clarita residents are advised to take precautions to protect not only themselves, but also their beloved pets.   Residents are encouraged

The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life had dozens of furry friends dressed up in a wide range of costumes on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Canyon Country Community Center celebrating canine companions. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

American Cancer Society to host Bark for Life 

News release  Dog owners are invited to celebrate a “Happy Howl-o-ween” at the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Bark for Life, presented by Relay For Life of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Animals with names, not numbers 

Blue, a Yorkshire pig, enjoyed a warm sunny Thursday morning by taking a long nap and receiving belly scratches from Farm Sanctuary tour guide Rafaella Epalas.   Named after his bright

Charlotte Lee and Cat the horse welcomed patients to the Press Paws Ranch Retreat during the animal meet and greet tour on Sunday in Agua Dulce so patients can connect with them and enjoy their time living in the moment. 040724 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Healing Haven for Cancer Patients  

The bright blue skies, warm sun, and faint sound of birds chirping on a private property that spans 25 acres with a panoramic view looking over the Agua Dulce hills