Pets Archives

Animal Samaritans joins us with Honey the pug

August 6, 2021 9:13 AM Justin Tarpening

Puppy love: Check out ‘Tank’

July 16, 2021 10:45 AM KESQ News Team

Check out our featured adoptable pet, Tank! If you want more information, contact Animal Samaritans.

Opie is with Animal Samaritans, SPCA

June 25, 2021 8:17 AM Jeff Stahl

Opie is with Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-343-3477 for more information.

‘Boozehounds’: Palm Springs pet-friendly restaurant and bar hopes to give back to the community

April 21, 2021 10:24 AM Caitlin Thropay

Listen up dog lovers! There’s a new restaurant and bar in Palm Springs that’s tailored to dining with your furry friend. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay introduces us to ‘Boozehounds’ and how they plan to give back to the community. “The three of us have talked for years about having a bar together and that

Local french bulldog owners on edge after thefts; here’s why the dogs can be targets for thieves

March 10, 2021 9:34 AM Madison Weil, CNN Newsource

The violent shooting of Lady Gaga’s dogwalker and theft of her two French Bulldogs made headlines across the country. But thefts of these dogs isn’t an isolated celebrity crime. A growing number of French Bulldogs are being stolen across the country, including here in Riverside County and in San Bernardino County. There’s a reason why

Riverside County Animal Services hosts pet food drive

October 31, 2020 4:36 AM KESQ STAFF

Riverside County Animal Services is looking to give furry friends a treat this Halloween. The department is hosting its monthly pet food pantry Saturday. It’s a drive-thru event and aims to help those struggling to feed their four-legged family members during the coronavirus. Registration was required for the event but all of the appointments are

Extreme and Dangerous Weekend Heat

July 31, 2020 8:02 AM Patrick Evans

An Excessive Heat Warning covers areas from the Coachella Valley all the way to Tucson, and now includes the Inland Empire as well. That, coupled with the Coastal Heat Advisory, is in place until 9 p.m. Sunday. Speaking of Coastal areas, the East Coast is under threat of Hurricane Isaias, which is threatening to make

Heatwave Strikes SoCal

July 30, 2020 8:20 AM Patrick Evans

Highs will climb to near record (and near all-time record) levels as we move into the weekend. Both a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning are in place through Saturday. Highs could match the 121 degree reading we hit on July 12th. These temperatures are dangerous for people and pets, so take serious precautions

Palm Springs Animal Shelter sees increase in families giving up pets due to the pandemic, here’s how to help

July 29, 2020 6:28 AM Madison Weil

The Palm Springs Animal Shelter says more and more people are having to give up their pets due to the pandemic. “Over the past week or two we’ve seen a big uptick in owner surrenders,” said Catie Voglio, Marketing & Graphics Specialist, Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The shelter says this is largely because people are

Animal Samaritans with Spartan

May 1, 2020 12:42 PM Jeff Stahl

Spartan is looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918. See what else is going on at Animal Samaritans during this pandemic.

Animal Samaritans with Rosie

April 24, 2020 12:56 PM Jeff Stahl

Rosie is looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918. See what else is going on at Animal Samaritans during this pandemic.

Animal Samaritans with Patrick

April 17, 2020 8:22 AM Jeff Stahl

Patrick is a 4-month-old Orange Tabby looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918. See what else is going on at Animal Samaritans during this pandemic.

A message from Animal Samaritans

April 3, 2020 8:29 AM Jeff Stahl

Tom Snyder has a message from Animal Samaritans, SPCA.

Animal Samaritans with Gigi

March 5, 2020 6:33 AM Jeff Stahl

Gigi is looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918.

Animal Samaritans with Wanda

February 28, 2020 12:44 PM Jeff Stahl

You won’t believe what happens in this video as Wanda is looking for a forever home at Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-601-3918.