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SCV Animal Care Center seeking artists to revamp facility

June 12, 2026 12:55 pm

The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is encouraging local muralists to submit a proposal to help enhance the facility with three new art pieces. As part of the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community connections and create a more welcoming environment, the SCV Animal Care Center is seeking to partner with a local muralist to add some fresh art to the facility, Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control spokesperson

Photos: Adoption event at the mall

June 3, 2026 12:32 pm

Penelope (L) and Packer (R) get into the holiday spirit with their outfits at the "Santa Paws" photo night at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Valencia, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “Santa Paws” photo night at Valencia Town Center

December 2, 2025 11:43 am

Attendees and their furry friends play a game of "musical chairs" at the American Cancer Society's Bark For Life "Howl-O-Ween" event at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

American Cancer Society celebrates a pawesome ‘Howl-O-Ween’

October 28, 2025 3:35 pm

Charles Davis and his therapy bird, Glory, share the spotlight near the therapy animals wall at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Sept. 5, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

‘Birds of a feather’: Dream team helps hospital patients

September 14, 2025 5:46 pm

Photos: Adoption event at the mall

June 3, 2026 12:32 pm

Penelope (L) and Packer (R) get into the holiday spirit with their outfits at the "Santa Paws" photo night at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Valencia, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “Santa Paws” photo night at Valencia Town Center

December 2, 2025 11:43 am

Attendees and their furry friends play a game of "musical chairs" at the American Cancer Society's Bark For Life "Howl-O-Ween" event at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

American Cancer Society celebrates a pawesome ‘Howl-O-Ween’

October 28, 2025 3:35 pm

Charles Davis and his therapy bird, Glory, share the spotlight near the therapy animals wall at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Sept. 5, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

‘Birds of a feather’: Dream team helps hospital patients

September 14, 2025 5:46 pm

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored the West Ranch High School cross country team for its “Run with Dogs” program. Courtesy photo.

Barger honors West Ranch cross country for animal adoption efforts

August 21, 2024 11:48 am

News release L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored the West Ranch High School cross country team for its “Run with Dogs” program. The presentation at a recent Board of

‘Clear the Shelters’ puts pets in new homes: 29 pets adopted, more await

August 19, 2024 4:43 pm

There were a total of 79 animals ready to be adopted at the Castaic Animal Care Center for the “Clear the Shelters” kickstart adoption event on Aug. 10. Fifty-six dogs

John Curtis pets one of the dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center during an on-site adoption event Saturday morning hosted by the Castaic Animal Care Center to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 'Clear the Shelters' campaign in Castaic, Calif., on Aug. 10, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Castaic Animal Care Center aims to clear the shelter

August 11, 2024 1:00 pm

Tucker, a 3-year-old pup, was sitting still like a good boy with his foster, Julia Jones, at the main entrance of the Castaic Animal Care Center. He wore a yellow

Brittany Foundation set to celebrate 30 years on Sept. 28

July 13, 2024 12:10 pm

The Brittany Foundation, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need, will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sept. 28 with a fun celebration including

COC student debuts award-winning film at TCL Chinese Theater

July 11, 2024 2:47 pm

Chase Olivera, an 18-year-old College of the Canyons student, began exploring the world of animation in 2019 when he was just 14 years old. Since then, he has created several

Cabaret generates a win for former racehorses

June 28, 2024 12:15 pm

Jaine Garcia grew up loving horses and began riding at the early age of 4. After traveling the world and riding horses in places such as South Africa and Australia,

Animals with names, not numbers

June 23, 2024 10:29 am

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

Dogs took full advantage of the lake and dived in on the wet fun at Castaic Lake for the second annual Bark in the Park hosted by the Friends of Castaic Lake in partnership with the Los Angeles Parks and Recreation on Saturday. 060824 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

A Canine ‘Pawty’: 2nd annual Bark at the Park

June 10, 2024 5:04 pm

Bichon Frise’ half siblings, Prince and Brie, had an early morning on Saturday. Their owner, David Brown, woke up at 7 a.m. to shower the two pups and ensure that

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

April 16, 2024 11:45 am

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

Eight-month-old Paris, left, and two-year-old Beatrice are on hand during the St. Patrick's Day Pet Adoption Event held at Ken & Joe's Honda Kawasaki KTM in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 031624. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos: Ringing in St. Patrick’s Day with a pet adoption

March 20, 2024 1:43 pm

Ken and Joe’s Powersports held a pet adoption event last weekend in conjunction with Sunny Day Acres, a nonprofit animal rescue, training and boarding facility in Agua Dulce. Photos by

Egg Nog a four-year-old Labrador and Pitbull mix was up for adoption at the pet adoption event hosted by the city of Santa Clarita and Castaic Animal Shelter on Saturday at the Mitchell River House in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Castaic Animal Care Center hosts pet adoption day

February 12, 2024 5:19 pm

Snuggles, kisses, hugs and extra love were given to eight large dog breeds that were up for adoption at the adoption day hosted by the city of Santa Clarita and

Courtesy photo

City to host pet adoption event Saturday

February 6, 2024 6:11 pm

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

February 2, 2024 5:28 pm

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

Tootse the certified therapy bulldog happily heard young children read to her as they practiced their literature at the Valencia Library on Thursday evening. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Read to a Dog: A Fun and Educational Experience

January 20, 2024 5:07 pm

Ellie, Ras, Tootse , Skye and numerous other certified therapy dogs, along with Glory the Parrot, a certified therapy bird, happily listened to children in kindergarten to sixth grade practice

Staff and Volunteers from the Castaic Animal Care Center came together to give extra love and a treat to the dogs of the shlter on Christmas Eve morning. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Staff, volunteers bring holiday love to animal shelter

December 24, 2023 6:18 pm

Forty-seven canine companions were howling and barking in their kennels impatiently waiting for the Christmas meals that 16 staff and volunteers prepared for them at the Castaic Animal Care Center

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

November 23, 2023 9:19 am

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

Serenity, a year-and-a-half-year-old female husky, was adopted on Saturday. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Pet Adoption Day concludes week-long adoption campaign

November 18, 2023 7:01 pm

Four dogs — one home. As part of the culmination of Santa Clarita’s first-ever Pet Adoption Week that started Nov. 13, four dogs from the Castaic Animal Care Center participated

Press release

City to hold pet adoption week Nov. 13-18

November 8, 2023 2:12 pm

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