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PHOTOS: Meet the Pets of NBC 7, Telemundo 20 in Honor of Clear the Shelters
In honor of this year’s Clear the Shelters campaign, we’re happy to introduce you to the pets who make the staff at NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 happy every day.
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6 Tiny Cat Breeds That Are Hard to Resist
These six tiny cat breeds pack a lot of personality into kitten-sized packages and weigh no more than 10 pounds.
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9 Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds That Won't Make You Sneeze
If you love cats but suffer from allergies, don’t be discouraged. Here are a few breeds that won’t send you running for Benadryl.
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Higher Housing Costs Force More Pet Owners to Surrender Their Dogs
Shelters across the country are hearing from more pet owners that they’ve been forced to surrender their animals due to housing or financial constraints.
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Low-Cost Pet Care, Medical Services Offered in San Diego Humane Society's New Program
The San Diego Humane Society introduced a new program to help low-income households continue caring for their pets.
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Low-Cost Veterinary Care at San Diego Humane Society
The San Diego Humane Society has introduced a new program to help low-income households care for their pets. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford shares more.
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Making Room for Pets in Homeless Shelters
Traditional homeless shelters have usually been off-limits to pets. Here is how one interim housing site is helping keep owners and pets together and a look at how the state of California is trying to tackle homelessness by helping pets get off the street too.
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Martha Stewart Mourns Deaths of Her Peacocks After They Are Killed by Coyotes
Animal lover Martha Stewart announced on social media that her six peacocks were brutally killed by coyotes and shared the steps she is taking to keep her other animals safe.
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CDC Issues Warning on Small Turtles as Salmonella Outbreak Hits Several States
A salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles has infected people in nearly a dozen states and many of the victims are children.
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LA Animal Services Offers Discounted Adoptions on Animals With Black Fur
If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, this could be the weekend to do it, with L.A. Animal Services holding a “Basic Black” event Saturday and Sunday, providing discounted adoptions for animals with primarily black fur/hair.
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Dog Treats Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Stormberg Foods is recalling several brands of its dog treats products due to concerns of salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
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Pet Adoption Fees Waived as San Diego Humane Society Fills Up From 4th of July Surge
The San Diego Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs, cats (seven months and older) and small pets through July 31.
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Dogs are Man's Best Friend But One of Climate's Biggest Foes
Americans love their four-legged friends, but their 163 million dogs and cats certainly leave a giant paw-print on the environment — especially when it comes to pet poop. For small businesses who work with pets, it can be a challenge to find ways to curb their own climate impact while catering to their furry clientele.
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You Love Your Pets, But What to Do With Their Poop?
Americans share their homes with 163 million dogs and cats that are walked, bathed, groomed and fed. After gobbling their treats and meat — pet food is heavy in protein — those 78 million dogs and 86 million cats poop and pee. They produce as much trash as 90 million Americans and that doesn’t even account for the dog waste…
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How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July: San Diego Humane Society
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the San Diego Humane Society shared some tips so pet parents can keep their animal companions safe.
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Five Ways to Protect Your Pets During the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks and raucous holiday parties can easily spook pets on the Fourth of July, and animal-advocacy groups again this year urged Southland residents to protect their furry friends on the holiday to ensure they don’t run away and wind up in shelters.
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Chinese Crested-Chihuahua Mix Named Mr. Happy Face Is 2022 ‘World's Ugliest Dog'
A hairless Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix named Mr. Happy Face was crowned the winner of the 2022 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in California.
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Woman Whose Dog Died Tries to Return Unused Pet Food and Gets a Sweet Surprise
When a dog named Gus died, his owner tried to return a bag of food … and got a heartwarming surprise from Chewy
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The Pacific Surfliner's New Pet-Cool Deal
Have a petite pet, one that weighs up to 20 pounds? Sweet: Your bestie can join you on the rails.
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Ukrainian Refugee Reunites With Dog
It was a heartwarming reunion Sunday between a Ukrainian refugee and her beloved Pomeranian after they were separated at the U.S.-Mexico Border in April.