Investigators now search for two dogs not returned after training, Soquel man charged
A Soquel man has been arrested after the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said he offered to train a friend’s dog and did not return…
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Shelter dog program at Salinas Valley State Prison expanding
The SPCA for Monterey County announced Thursday that its Ruff Start Program at Salinas Valley State Prison has…
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Santa Cruz County cat lost in 2012 returned to owner
There was a special reunion at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter…
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California sees rise in distemper cases among wildlife
California authorities are warning pet owners of an unusually high number of canine distemper virus cases in wildlife populations statewide.…
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Live release rate increasing at Hollister Police Animal Care and Services
Hollister Police Animal Care and Services said shelter statistics from last year show a large improvement over the last few…
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SPCA for Monterey County hosting free feral cat spay, neuter day
The SPCA for Monterey County is hosting a free spay and neuter day for feral cats on Jan.…
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Santa Cruz County family increases reward to $3000 to help finding missing dog
In a post that has since gone viral on Facebook, a Santa Cruz family is searching for their dog after he went missing at Henry Cowell State…
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Better Ask Barry: What defines a “service animal?”
SALINAS, Calif (KION/CNN) When David Keller saw a “service dog” pulling on its owner’s leash, he doubted the dog was really a service animal.…
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Stolen van containing at least 25 rescue dogs found in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION) A pet transport van carrying between 25 and 30 rescue dogs was found by police after it was stolen in Fremont. The D&J Pet…
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Lost dogs prompt police to provide tips for keeping pets secure
After coming across several lost dogs recently, Pacific Grove police have released tips to keep pets secure, particularly during bad weather and the…
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Horse rescued after falling into Gonzales pool
The SPCA for Monterey County rescued a horse that fell into a pool Thanksgiving…
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SPCA looking for owner of cats and kittens abandoned off Crazy Horse Canyon Road
The SPCA for Monterey County is looking for the owner of 11 adult cats and seven kittens abandoned on a property off Crazy Horse Canyon…
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Trumps signs bill to crack down on animal cruelty
President Donald Trump has signed a bill that makes certain acts of animal cruelty a federal…
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Lost horse found near highway, Animal Control looking for owner
A horse is missing from its owner, and Hollister Police Animal Care & Services are trying to help it find its way…
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