SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Five animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1, San Diego Humane Society announced today. Officials with the animal-welfare organization said the new laws are the result of lobbying efforts by a coalition of advocacy groups. Â Â According to SDHS:Â Â —
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Yucca Valley officially welcomed Shianne May as the town’s new Animal Care and Control Manager. May was appointed in November but began in mid-December following the town’s standard onboarding process. According to town officials, May will oversee Yucca Valley’s Animal Shelter and Animal Control operations while working closely with staff,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The current waiver on most pet adoption fees at Riverside County animal shelters will continue until Halloween to encourage residents to take home lost or abandoned pets, it was announced today. Â Â “We can all play a part in helping county pets find their way out of the shelter and into
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed new animal welfare legislation targeting puppy mills, fraudulent pet breeding and selling practices, and banning the practice of declawing cats when not medically necessary. “Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time to shine a light on puppy mills,” Newsom said in a statement. “Greater
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – 52 dogs were transported to Maine this week to help them find homes amid critical overcapacity at Riverside County shelters. The pets are destined for Miracle Lane Farm and Sanctuary (Maine), Give a Dog a Home Rescue (Maine) and SPCA Westchester (New York). The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS)
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