Pet Tales

• *Pet Tales

  A profile of Woods Humane Society

  Posted 6:53 PM 1/10/2012 by Kathy Kuretich

  It's an organization that's been helping animals since 1955. Today, it's a privately- funded, non-profit and a model for animal shelters. The number of programs, the clean facility, the volunteers and community support... allow them to put a big dent in the number of homeless dogs and (More)

  
  

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• CALIFORNIA NEWS

  California pet microchip bill vetoed by Brown

  Posted 2:02 PM 10/10/2011 by KO, The Associated Press

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Democratic state Sen. Ted Lieu of Torrance says he was surprised and disappointed when Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have required animal control agencies and shelters to implant microchips in every dog and cat before releasing, selling or giving them away. (More)

  
  

• SANTA MARIA

  SB Co. Animal Services reports outbreak of Parvovirus in Santa Maria area

  Posted 12:02 PM 10/7/2011 by Bethany Tucker, KSBY News

  Santa Barbara County Animal Services is warning pet owners to make sure their dogs are vaccinated after a recent spike in the number of Parvovirus cases in the northern part of the county.

  The Santa Maria Animal Shelter says it has seen 15 confirmed cases of Parvovirus come to its shelter (More) • Video (1)

  
  

• CENTRAL COAST

  Local animal shelters are full

  Posted 6:18 PM 9/15/2011 by Kelly Orsini, KSBY News

  Local animal shelters are trying to get the word out-- the effects of the recession have left them packed.

  Thousands of cats and dogs are put down every year on the Central Coast, and those tough decisions continue.

  Eric Anderson, Animal Services Manager for San Luis Obispo County (More)

  
  

• NATIONAL NEWS

  Guide dog raised in Santa Barbara helped blind owner escape from World Trade Center

  

  Posted 11:00 AM 9/11/2011 by Danielle Lerner

  It's a tale of survival, teamwork and the bond between one man and his dog. Michael Hingson is blind. He was working as a sales manager on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's Tower One on 9/11, and escaped with the help of his guide dog Roselle, who was raised in Santa Barbara.

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• *Local News

  Your Family Pet: Flaco

  

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  Posted 5:00 PM 9/6/2011 by Danielle Lerner

  Flaco is a 2-year-old German Shepard mix who currently calls San Luis Obispo County Animal shelter home. Flaco could use some basic obedience training but he walks well on a leash and gets along great with other dogs.

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• *Local News

  Your Family Pet: Charlie

  

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  Posted 3:00 PM 9/6/2011 by Danielle Lerner

  Charlie is a 2-year-old Maltese mix who will need a bit of grooming help, but he has a great personality and can't get enough affection. He loves to be held and would make a great lap dog. You can find him at the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society.

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• *Local News

  Your Family Pet: Kittens!

  

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  Posted 12:00 PM 9/6/2011 by Danielle Lerner

  It is all about kittens at North County Humane Society! Lola, Kelly and Dixie are just a few of the dozens of kittens up for adoption. They are all available for just $89, which includes microchipping, vaccinations and spay or neutering.

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• *Local News

  Your Family Pet: Kramer

  

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  Posted 3:00 PM 8/30/2011 by Danielle Lerner

  At the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter 4-year-old Kramer is recovering from eye surgery, but he has been nursed back to health and is ready to go home. Kramer is very mellow and he loves to be held. He also likes to give hugs! Kramer gets along well with cats and dogs.

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  Your Family Pet: Howard

  

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  Posted 1:00 PM 8/30/2011 by Danielle Lerner

  Howard is just 4.5-months-old and would do great in a home with other cats or even kids. Howard would make a great family cat because is very mellow and laid back.You can find him at North County Humane Society.

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