Animals
San Diego Humane Society Provides Update on Ongoing Care of Animals Rescued from Villa Chardonnay
Nearly two months after San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) took over operations at the Villa Chardonnay property in Julian and rescued 728 neglected animals, the organization continues to make progress while providing daily care for the animals. At the height of the response, SDHS cared for more than 700 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and […]
Spay and Neuter: The Lifesaving Choice Every Pet Owner Can Make
By Emma Katai, Communications Specialist, San Diego Humane Society As animal shelters across California are overcapacity with animals in need of loving homes, spaying and neutering pets has become more critical than ever. These simple yet powerful procedures offer more than just health benefits for our pets — they are key to preventing unplanned litters […]
Snow Day for Grizzly Bears at the San Diego Zoo
Scout and Montana, a pair of rescued brother bears, spent the day exploring, wrestling and playing in the fresh powder. Specialized industrial snowblowers blew man-made snow into the habitat to recreate the kind of late-spring conditions grizzlies often experience in the wild. Scout and Montana were rescued as cubs nearly 20 years ago from an […]
Farm Animals Now Settling in at Humane Farming Association Sanctuary
San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) is providing an update on the large-scale rescue and investigation at the Villa Chardonnay property in Julian, including a significant milestone: 74 rescued farm animals have now been transferred to the Humane Farming Association’s (HFA) Suwanna Ranch in Elk Creek, CA, where they are doing well as they begin their […]
Saving Kittens Lives with Expert Care
This past month, I got to visit with newborn kittens at the San Diego Humane Society’s Gaines Street facility even though they are too young to be handled due to their fragile immune systems. I was there because the San Diego Humane Society was hosting its annual Kitten Nursery Training Week, bringing together animal welfare […]
Bear Cubs Arrive at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for Specialized Care
Two black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized care at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, where they will be raised with the goal of giving them the best possible chance to return to the wild. The brothers arrived in Ramona on March 15, 2026, after the mother was deemed a threat to […]
Executive Director of San Diego Zoo Safari Park Is Announced
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced the appointment of Pat McTigue as senior vice president and executive director of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, effective immediately. McTigue has been with the organization since 2019 and has served as interim executive director since April 2025. “Pat’s deep ties to the North County community, combined with his […]
Butterfly Jungle is back at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Through April 12
You’re invited to become immersed in the vibrant world of pollinators at Butterfly Jungle, returning this spring to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Once a year, the Hidden Jungle aviary bursts to life with hundreds of butterflies fluttering around lush foliage and flowers. During this immersive 20-minute experience, guests can offer nectar to butterflies, […]
Horses of Tir Na Nog celebrates the Year of the Horse
On Friday, February 27, six new horses arrived at Horses of Tir Na Nog. The horses came from a local rescue that was closing. It was the largest intake of domestic horses in a single day by Horses of Tir Na Nog. Many of the horses have medical conditions or are older, requiring specialized care. […]
More Cats Rescued from Overcrowding and Health Challenges
This past March, San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) welcomed 34 additional cats and kittens from City of Stockton Animal Shelter, to help relieve severe overcrowding and support disease management efforts at the Northern California facility. The kittens arrived at San Diego Humane Society’s Oceanside Campus this afternoon. To ensure the best possible treatment, 14 of […]
