[ad_1] A Seal Beach animal rescue group is helping local shelters care for cats during what they call kitten season, with the help of “kitten kits.” A big part of clearing the shelters is keeping animals out of shelters in the first place, and that happens with the help of dedicated rescue groups and volunteers. […]
See which animals are up for adoption at OC Animal Care – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] OC Animal Care in Tustin is caring for all kinds of furry and feathered friends who are waiting to be adopted by loving families. In addition to some 200 dogs along with cats as old as age 9, the shelter even has bunnies, tortoises and a rooster for those looking for unconventional pets. “The […]
How Los Angeles shelter animals are put on euthanasia list – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] The top official for the Los Angeles Animal Services explained Monday how certain animals are authorized to be euthanized under a new plan after a shelter employee was mauled by a pit bull mix at the Harbor Shelter in May. Staycee Dains, who was appointed as the LA Animal Services General Manager nearly a […]
LA Animal Services announces new policies after dog attack – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] Los Angeles Animal Services announced new policies at a routine Commissioners Board Meeting on Tuesday following a brutal attack on one of their employees at their Harbor Shelter in San Pedro. LA Animal Services kennel supervisor Leslie Corea was left critically injured on May 31 after Brie, a 63-pound shelter dog, mauled her while […]
Refrain from giving rabbits as Easter gift, animal advocates urge – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped […]
The 10 most captivating animal stories of 2023 in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] Animals and wildlife rarely fail to captivate our attention, and 2023 was no exception. From groundbreaking discoveries to heartwarming rescue stories, the year was filled with noteworthy events that underscored the importance of relationships and encounters with wildlife. Live on T.V. with a 15-foot snake NBC4 reporter Robert Kovacik had a close encounter with […]
Add more love in your life with Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] A dog who was found tied to a gate outside a Baldwin Park animal shelter has had her fairy ”tail” dream come true after she was adopted recently. Lucy, a pooch who was awaiting adoption at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter, is now with her fur-ever family after she was found by staff abandoned […]
Animal trainers are feeling the impact of Hollywood strikes – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] Like so many who depend on Hollywood, times have been tough for some dog trainers in the business as the writers and actors continue their strike. Omar Von Muller has been training dogs for longer than 20 years, and his dogs have performed in everything from commercials to Oscar winning films. But now his […]
Hotel workers pamper stuffed animal left by Chino Hills teen – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] It could happen to anyone: rushing to leave a hotel room and leaving behind a valuable item in the midst of travel chaos. Fifteen-year-old Natalia from Chino Hills did just that. She left behind her favorite stuffed animal named Strawberry while she was traveling in Guatemala last month. “I was very sad,” said the […]
Long Beach Animal Shelter Over ‘Critical Capacity’ – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] Long Beach’s Animal Shelter has been over capacity since February due to a sudden influx of dogs arriving and the shelter could possibly resort to euthanasia in order to reduce the overflow of their kennels. “There are no open kennels to take in more dogs. There are dogs in conference rooms, the lobby, and […]