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Otis inspects a trap used to rescue thousands of dog runaways by his owner, Lorena Zeballos, on June 28, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Local nonprofit races to rescue pets spooked by Fourth of July fireworks 

Every Fourth of July since its founding, All Animal Search and Rescue of Santa Clarita receives reports of missing pets who seemingly run away from their homes due to the loud booms, pops and whistles of fireworks.   According to Lorena Zeballos, founder of the nonprofit organization that helps pet owners find lost animals, terrified dogs and cats unable to cope

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