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SOLANA BEACH — When veterinarian Erica Ellis joined Academy Animal Hospital as the new medical director in early 2025, she had one stipulation — that...

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Humane Society: Emu on the mend, back home with owner

Coast News wire servicesApril 7, 2025

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VISTA — An emu treated for injuries to its neck and right wing has been reunited with his owner, the San Diego Humane Society announced...

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Walk for Animals event in Escondido raises $148,000

Coast News wire servicesMarch 24, 2025

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ESCONDIDO — The San Diego Humane Society raised $148,000 from its annual 26th annual Walk for Animals-North County, on March 22, which saw the participation...

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Gray fox burned in wildfire returns to wild after 5-month recovery

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RAMONA — A gray fox burned in a fire late last year has been returned to the wild after five months of recovery at the...

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Carlsbad mayor honors family for saving rescue dog

staffJune 15, 2024

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CARLSBAD — Mayor Keith Blackburn, a well-known animal welfare advocate, issued a mayoral commendation on June 12 to Dennis and Sara Donnelly and their children,...

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Endangered Pacific pocket mice reintroduced at Camp Pendleton

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CAMP PENDLETON — The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance reintroduced a group of endangered Pacific pocket mice to a site outside of active training areas...

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Critically endangered Mojave tortoises emerge from winter shelter

Coast News wire servicesApril 18, 2024

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REGION — Seventy endangered Mojave desert tortoises are adjusting to their new home this week in their native habitat on Edwards Air Force Base, an...

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Animal welfare groups ask residents to foster dogs

Coast News wire servicesApril 3, 2024

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REGION — With pet shelters in San Diego County full to bursting with dogs of all sizes, local animal welfare organizations have started Project Dog...

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CNN Hero of the Year veterinarian receives $90,000 grant

Coast News wire servicesDecember 20, 2023

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REGION — The San Diego Foundation has announced a $90,000 grant for the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year, San Diego-based veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart....

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Mountain lion cubs find new home at Safari Park

Coast News wire servicesDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023

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ESCONDIDO — Three recently rescued orphaned mountain lion cubs were treated at the Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park,...