Animals
Abandoned “$1,000 Dog” Adopted Parker Home for the Holidays, Recovering from Broken Leg
Parker, the puppy whose former owner paid $1,000 for her but abandoned her weeks later when she broke her leg, was adopted by a Santee couple Friday . The husband and wife were picked from a field of 35 applicants who learned about the five-month-old Beagle/Boston Terrier mix through media reports a few weeks ago. […]
Help Me Find a Home
Weighing more than eighty pounds, Bolt is a loving and gentle three-year old German Shepherd mix. This special guy came to us as a stray with a heart of gold. With adorable ears, warm eyes and an affectionate nature, he creates joy wherever he goes. Though he’s a big dog, his heart is ten times […]
Two Sisters Seek a Forever Home
These 2 bonded sisters (8-9 months young) are looking for a home of their own and want to live together. They were rescued from the Devore Shelter hours before being euthanized. They are spayed and microchipped. Petticoat, the calico, is super sweet, funny and squeaky. Yes, she makes squeaky noises and doesn’t meow much but […]
PETCO’S Second Annual National Food Drive for Family Pets
Pet lovers asked to donate pet food Through November 13 Petco and the Petco Foundation are calling all animal lovers to take part in the second annual National Pet Food Drive to help pet parents in need provide a healthy and plentiful holiday season for four-legged family members. The National Pet Food Drive through Sunday, […]
Girl Scout Troops Donates $1,200 to Help Wildlife
Girl Scout Troop No. 1427 spent more than 50 hours working on their Silver Award project to benefit animals. Out of all the organizations they researched, the Corona-based group chose San Diego’s Project Wildlife to receive the $1,200 generated by their project. The troop traveled several hours on Saturday, July 16 to present the funds […]
Animal Services Rescues Cat at Construction Site
Animal Services staff freed and treated a cat that somehow became impaled on a piece of rebar. “Johnny,” the cat, was recovering at a Pacific Beach animal hospital after undergoing emergency surgery the day before. “We’re relieved Johnny is going to recover from his terrible ordeal,” said Animal Services Director Dawn Danielson. “I’m proud of […]
A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds
After the Finish Line presents its 2011 annual charity fundraiser, “A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds,” from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, August 4 at the Hilton Hotel in Del Mar. Tickets for the fundraising event, which includes a reception, entertainment, silent and live auctions and dinner, are $135 per person, $1,350 per […]
