New rehoming program gives pets a second chance
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care launched Home to Home, a new program aimed at rehoming pets after a sharp rise in dogs surrendered was reported by Animal Care and Control. Signal file photo

New rehoming program gives pets a second chance

In an effort to keep adopted pets from returning to the shelter, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has launched a free online resource center to…

Furry friends find forever homes amid pandemic
Volunteer Renee Focht sits with "Chocolate" a ten-year-old pit bull available at the Castaic Animal Care Center in Castaic on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Furry friends find forever homes amid pandemic

As stay-at-home restrictions left Santa Clarita Valley residents quarantined, the number of animal adoptions surged. “We are very blessed in the county right now that all the facilities are low,…

It’s time to thank the animal control officers
Animal Control Officer, Corporal Julie Villegas at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Castaic on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

It’s time to thank the animal control officers

This year’s National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week feels a little different for Los Angeles County’s Department of Animal Care and Control amid the current health crisis. Even so, DACC’s…

Pets fill shelters after the holidays
Shelter of Hope store supervisor Kallista Arreola holds Parker, a dog the organization hopes will soon find a permanent home. December 28, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Pets fill shelters after the holidays

As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered…

Calling all animal lovers: ‘Bow-Wows & Meows’ is back
Families pose with their newly adopted pups at the annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at Hart Park. Courtesy of Bow-Wows & Meows

Calling all animal lovers: ‘Bow-Wows & Meows’ is back

Anyone looking to adopt a new, four-legged family member or simply enjoy some time with your furry friends is invited to William S. Hart Park for the 19th annual Bow-Wows…

Some of SCV’s pets find forever homes
Castaic Animal Care Center hosted its annual "Clear the Shelters" event Saturday. Bobby Block/The Signal

Some of SCV’s pets find forever homes

In an effort to “Clear the Shelters,” the Castaic Animal Care Center along with the rest of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers…

Animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions
Dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center await to find new owners on "Clear the Shelter" day on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions

In an effort to “Clear the Shelters,” all of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers will offer discounted adoptions this weekend, including at…

Deputies rescue dogs trapped in hot car
Dogs were rescued from a hot van Wednesday afternoon in Stevenson Ranch. Courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

Deputies rescue dogs trapped in hot car

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies rescued four dogs after a citizen called to report dogs left in a hot van in Stevenson Ranch Wednesday afternoon. Deputies found three rottweilers…

Wild for Animals fundraiser returns to Newhall
Coco, a Boxer puppy, roams around the Castaic Animal Care Center in hopes of finding a new home on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Wild for Animals fundraiser returns to Newhall

The Castaic Animal Care Center is inviting Santa Clarita residents to its second annual “Wild for Animals Too: We Hart Animal Art” fundraiser on Saturday, May 11. The event is…

It’s rub-a-dub-dub time for Castaic Animal Care Center’s animals
CP gets dried off after being first dog bathed in the new mobile grooming trailer at the Castaic Animal Shelter Tuesday Morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

It’s rub-a-dub-dub time for Castaic Animal Care Center’s animals

CP, an 11-year-old short-haired terrier mix, was surrendered to the Castaic Animal Care Center after her owner died this week. The first step on her road to being adoption ready…

Wellington’s odyssey: A Maltese story
Melisa hugs Wellington as the two shared a moment at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve after their reunification. The two had been separated for seven years. Courtesy of Melisa

Wellington’s odyssey: A Maltese story

Melisa’s dog Wellington, a Maltese mix, had been missing for almost eight years when she got a call from the Castaic Animal Care Center telling her that he’d been found.…

Supervisors call for audit of Animal Control services in light of rate hike
File photo. Dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center await to find new owners on "Clear the Shelter" day on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Supervisors call for audit of Animal Control services in light of rate hike

Santa Clarita relies on the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, which is contracted year-to-year, and now wants more money to handle the contract services. On Tuesday,…

Colorful paintings brighten Castaic Animal Care Center
From left to right, Don Barre, public information officer for the Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control, and Karen Stepp, manager of the Castaic Animal Care Center, at the Castaic Animal Care Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Colorful paintings brighten Castaic Animal Care Center

Large, vibrant portraits of dogs, flowers, bunnies and horses now surround the walls of every building at the Castaic Animal Care Center. “I think it makes it a more friendly,…

County animal shelters saw increase in calls during July Fourth holiday
FILE PHOTO: Existing dogs and cats at shelters can were up for adoption for $17.76 from July 2 to July 6 to make way for the thousands more who entered the shelters this holiday season. Best Friends Animal Society courtesy photo

County animal shelters saw increase in calls during July Fourth holiday

It was a busy Fourth of July season for local agencies this year. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to 116 calls for illegal fireworks and the Los Angeles…

LA County reminds residents to keep pets safe during Fourth of July
FILE PHOTO: West Covina Resident Jade Hutchinson pets Sol as Mikka, the Chow Chow, poses for the camera at Golden Valley Dog Park on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

LA County reminds residents to keep pets safe during Fourth of July

Fourth of July can be a fun time for Santa Clarita residents with holiday barbeques, outdoor celebrations and fireworks; however, the holiday can be a dangerous one for families’ four-legged…

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