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Dee Powers is caught by surprise after Rocky, her new 7 year old pug, licks her in the face before she takes him home following the pet adoption event at Bridgeport Park on July 24, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Love at first lick: Dogs find homes following adoption event at Bridgeport 

Dogs and cats may not be able to say “I love you” literally, but they show it when they greet their owners with a wagging tail, a lick to the cheek, or even on a bad day, a comforting snuggle.   Dee Powers, a 94-year-old local resident, was looking for a new furry friend to love, and to help fill that

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.