Animals
Avian Angels and Devils in your Garden: Part II
Migrating Birds in Mission Hills and Elsewhere Last September Mike Matherly told the Mission Hills Garden Club of his disappointment that the birds nesting in the stadium during the Beijing Olympics received no medals. He believes the Bar-tailed Godwit deserves a gold medal. This bird makes the longest non-stop flight of any other bird or […]
ASPCA National Hay Bale-Out for San Diego’s Sanctuary Horses
Horses of Tir Na Nog was recently selected to receive a grant to help supply winter hay for the 47 equines at Horses of Tir Na Nog. The horses consume 32 bales of hay each week. The $5,000 grant will allow us to purchase 330 bales, and feed the horses for about 10 weeks. “The […]
Mustangs Moved to New Habitat
After three months of recovery at Horses of Tir Na Nog, the herd of semi-feral mustangs that County of San Diego Department of Animal Services rescued from starvation are ready to explore their new habitat. Early in August, County of San Diego Department of Animal Services rescued a group of mustangs from a property in […]
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade Sunday Dec. 9, 2012
Get those paws tinseled up this holiday season for the return of the Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by Downtown Ace Hardware on Sunday, December 9th, 2012. Join us and put your best paw, claw, fin and feather forward for this jolly promenade through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, under the iconic Gaslamp Archway, as well as our Pet […]
Dog Strangled and Abandoned in Oceanside, Authorities Looking for Leads
Marissa, a 4-year old Miniature Pincher, who was found by the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers on September 12th in a parking structure located at 2216 El Camino Real in Oceanside. Marissa was found abandoned in a crate, and appeared to be badly injured. She received immediate medical attention from the San Diego Humane […]
Pooch Hotel
San Diego’s latest premier hotel is opening this month, yet, humans won’t be staying in it any time soon. Pooch Hotel is located at the Mission Valley shopping center, and is ahead of the curve, in terms of amenities that it has to offer. Such best-in-class luxuries include: a “spaw” complete with facials and paw-dicures, […]
Petco’s Second Annual National Adoption Reunion
October 6, 2012 marks Petco’s Second Annual National Adoption Reunion where every Petco and Unleashed by Petco store nationwide will host adoption events to help find shelter pets loving homes. To help kick off Petco’s National Adoption Reunion, “Animal Practice’s” monkey star, Crystal, made a special appearance for employees at the Petco Corporate offices on […]
National Alpaca Farm Days
Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) invites you to visit their member farms and ranches on National Alpaca Farm Days on September 29th and 30th. This is a unique opportunity for the public to explore the many aspects of the alpaca livestock industry in the United States and Canada. From meeting these beautiful, inquisitive animals […]
Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD)
Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs (TLCAD) has welcomed the newest member into its service dog-in-training program. To raise funds for TLCAD’s life-changing work in assisting those on the autism spectrum, as well as wounded warriors with PTSD, the organization is inviting the community to name the male goldendoodle puppy via an opportunity drawing. Names may […]
Photo Contest Seeks Balboa Park’s Next Top Dog
Third annual photo contest showcases popular dog-friendly venue Shutter-happy pet lovers can prove that their pooch has what it takes to be leader of the pack by entering this year’s Balboa Park Top Dog Photo Contest. Top Dog submissions will be accepted from July 16 to August 13 and winners will be announced August 23 […]
