Animals

Group of stray dogs lying in the shade along a fenced concrete walkway, appearing tired.

Underfunded Spay and Neuter Programs Leave Shelters Overwhelmed Across the United States

Shelters are overflowing and too many pets never make it home. The fix is in our hands. Spay and neuter cut deadly overpopulation, protect pets from cancers, and curb dangerous...

Underfunded Spay and Neuter Programs Leave Shelters Overwhelmed Across the United States

Shelters are overflowing and too many pets never make it home. The fix is in our hands. Spay and neuter cut deadly overpopulation, protect pets from cancers, and curb dangerous...

Side-by-side image showing a brown tabby cat sitting under a rusty metal fence outdoors, with blurred cars in the background.

Trap Neuter Return Brings Balance To Communities, But Efforts Need Support

Outdoor cats aren’t a nuisance to remove—they’re lives to protect. Our latest blog follows the real playbook that cuts shelter deaths, quiets late-night fights, and keeps birds and gardens safer....

Trap Neuter Return Brings Balance To Communities, But Efforts Need Support

Outdoor cats aren’t a nuisance to remove—they’re lives to protect. Our latest blog follows the real playbook that cuts shelter deaths, quiets late-night fights, and keeps birds and gardens safer....

An elderly man shares a snack with a playful dog on a park bench.

Woman Spots Man with Dog Treats On Bench, Then Sees How He Spreads Joy and Kindness

A kind man with a bag of dog treats brings joy and connection to Oceanside’s coastal dogs and their owners.

Woman Spots Man with Dog Treats On Bench, Then Sees How He Spreads Joy and Kindness

A kind man with a bag of dog treats brings joy and connection to Oceanside’s coastal dogs and their owners.

Cat with black and white fur resting against a person's arm, showing a wound on its side.

Help Save Cat Who Was Shot and Found Unable to Move on Side of Road

Read Kiki's story. 

Help Save Cat Who Was Shot and Found Unable to Move on Side of Road

Read Kiki's story. 

Side-by-side image showing a brown dog sitting alertly outdoors on the left, and a close-up of a large black-and-orange insect perched on a yellow fruit on the right.

A Silent Parasite Is Taking The Lives Of Healthy Dogs Without Warning And It's Spreading

A nightly visitor leaves more than a bite. Kissing bugs can seed a parasite that hides for months, then shreds a dog’s heart. Coughing, fainting, a swollen belly—by the time...

A Silent Parasite Is Taking The Lives Of Healthy Dogs Without Warning And It's Spreading

A nightly visitor leaves more than a bite. Kissing bugs can seed a parasite that hides for months, then shreds a dog’s heart. Coughing, fainting, a swollen belly—by the time...

Puppy looking through a metal cage, exhibiting curiosity and longing.

Frightened Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Crate Finds Trust And A Forever Home

A frightened abandoned dog named Explorer found trust and love through patience and expert animal rescue efforts.

Frightened Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Crate Finds Trust And A Forever Home

A frightened abandoned dog named Explorer found trust and love through patience and expert animal rescue efforts.