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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

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City to host pet adoption event Saturday

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in collaboration with the Castaic Animal Care Center, is inviting residents to a pet adoption event just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Residents can

Photo courtesy of Rylee Vanderhorst.

Athletic dachshund is seeking new career 

Oakley, the beloved mini dachshund who competed in the 16th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals in July, has found a new gig: modeling.  The athlete, who is now a year and

Win Place Home Inc. founder C.J. Wilson, left, holds unicorn, Twinkle Trixie for Fitz Dubaele, 4, during the 6th Annual Silent Auction and Gala held at Win Place and Home Inc. in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 111823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Building bonds after racing the tracks  

Win Place Home hosted its 7th annual silent auction to continue its work in rehoming retired race horses and opening its doors to new retirees on Saturday night.   There were

Press release

City to hold pet adoption week Nov. 13-18

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its inaugural Pet Adoption Week next week.  From Nov. 13 to 18, the city will cover all adoption fees for residents

Cali, left, and Zeus, dressed in their costumes join the dozens of dogs in Woodlands Halloween Costume Dog Parade held for Woodlands Community residents in Valencia on Saturday. Attendees were asked to bring dog food, treats and toys to be donated to Community Effort Animal Rescue. 102823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Woodlands Community holds dog costume parade

The Woodlands Community in Valencia held a costume dog parade on Saturday where residents were able to show off the costumes they had picked out for their dogs. Chihuahua, Cheddar,

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

‘Bark for Life’ aims to collar cancer

The American Cancer Society held its “Bark for Life” fundraiser at Canyon Country Community Center on Sunday, featuring booths and competitions for dogs and their owners alike, focused on honoring

Portrait of Oakley McQueen, who will be competing in the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Wiener dog representing Santa Clarita in race 

Watch out, Wienerschnitzel, there’s a new hot dog in town.   Oakley McQueen Vanderhorst, or rather McWien (McWeen?), is a 10-month-old mini dachshund who takes his name after his inspiration, Disney’s

Santa Clarita Transit helps train guide dogs

News release  Santa Clarita Transit recently partnered with Guide Dogs of America to provide training to service dogs in Central Park. The dogs, their owners and bus operators worked together