Animals
17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party
San Diego’s favorite feel-good, holiday tradition is back. The 17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party. returns to the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, December 13, 2025, bringing wag-worthy cheer, festive costumes, and community fun to downtown’s most historic district. Before the paw-rade begins, kick off the […]
Kick Off the Holiday Season at Lions, Tigers and Bears
Celebrate the holiday season amidst the breathtaking beauty of the San Diego countryside, surrounded by fresh air and wide-open spaces. Share this magical experience with your friends, family, and some charming sanctuary animals. The event takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025. Lions, Tigers & Bears is located at 24402 […]
Cats Rescued from Elderly Homeowner Unable to Provide Care for Them
Forty cats have been rescued by San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement after being found in a single San Diego studio apartment. Their elderly owner, who had been hospitalized, was no longer able to care for them. A community member reported multiple cats and a strong odor coming from the unit in the 1400 […]
New President and CEO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Dixon as its new president and chief executive officer. Following an extensive global search conducted by Korn Ferry, Dixon was selected to lead the organization into its next chapter. Having served as interim president and CEO for the past seven months, and […]
Horses Rescued in North County
by Chuck Westerheide, County of San Diego Communications Office The San Diego County Department of Animal Services executed a warrant today at a ranch on Artesian Road in North County following the death of a horse named Penny last month. Animal Services Director Vaughn Maurice, Assistant Director Rachael Borrelli, Animal Control Lt. Lewis Peterson, Dr. […]
Largest Project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance History is 80 Percent Complete
In celebration of World Elephant Day, San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced that Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will open in early 2026. The largest and most transformative project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s 109-year history is 80 percent complete. This first-of-its-kind experience will offer new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance […]
The San Diego Zoo is Open Late with the Return of Nighttime Zoo
The San Diego Zoo, located at 2920 Zoo Drive in the Uptown area of San Diego, invites visitors to join in the fun of Nighttime Zoo, a summertime experience that offers guests the chance to explore the Zoo at night when it’s usually closed to the public. Now through Sunday, August 10, the Zoo will […]
Mini-golf to Raise Funds for New Goat Night Pens
Horses of Tir Na Nog is partnering with SD Pop Up Mini-Golf for the first miniature golf tournament at their sanctuary! On Saturday, June 14, enjoy an afternoon of family fun, food, and prizes at “Golfing Fore! Goats.” Register as an individual golfer or a pair of 2. Horses of Tir Na Nog is raising […]
San Diego Humane Society Raises Alarm Over Proposed Budget Cuts in City of San Diego Mayor’s Draft Budget
San Diego Humane Society is voicing deep concern over San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes a 20 percent — or $3.5 million — cut to the organization’s contract for providing animal services. The nonprofit warns that this level of funding reduction could significantly impact public safety and put animals […]
“Laggie and Grillo: An Unlikely Friendship”
Phyllis Schwartz, author, and Siski Kalla, illustrator, have a new children’s book that has been published. It’s a beautiful story of friendships between humans and creatures that walk the earth that not often get a chance to be connected. In this case, it’s a cricket and a lizard that befriend each other and a young […]
