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Heat Danger News Conference & Demonstration

On a hot day a quick stop at a convenience store can be deadly for a dog, child, elderly person, or others with medical issues from heat danger. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) spokesman John Van Zante will demonstrate the danger when he locks himself in a closed vehicle this Thursday, June 15 at 2:00 PM […]

June 20, 2017 / No Comment / Read More

Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society is hosting the Red Cross Shelter of HOPE

May 2, 2017 No Comment

Emergency preparedness for people and pets, what to do following a disaster, and services available to the public will be the focus when the American Red Cross (ARC) of San Diego / Imperial Counties “Shelter of HOPE” visits your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas this Wednesday, May 3rd from […]

Hold onto your Dog! Step onto the Log! Rattlesnake Season is Here!

April 20, 2017 No Comment

Spring brings out Rattlesnakes following winter hibernation. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is reminding pets (and their people) that they can avoid snakebite by following a few simple rules. “Sunset is when you’re most likely to encounter a rattlesnake,” says RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “People need footwear that gives protection. Keep your dog […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – March 2017

April 11, 2017 No Comment

Cheshire is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 4 year old, 13 pound, Domestic Short Hair with a Red Tabby coat. The first part of his life has not been easy. Cheshire has been in and out of shelters because of changes in his adoptive […]

The First Time EVER That Dogs Will Be Allowed in The Carlsbad Flower Fields!

March 28, 2017 No Comment

Dogs will be allowed in the Carlsbad Flower Fields for the first time ever during “Fashion, Flowers, and Fido” on Thursday, April 6th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. The event at The Flower Fields at 5704 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad will also include designer brand clothing from Carlsbad Premium Outlets, “Wag and Swag Bags” while […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – March 2017

March 2, 2017 No Comment

Utopia is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1 year old, 9 pound, Domestic Short Hair with a brown Tabby coat. She’s a very loving cat that is happy to do whatever you want to do. If it’s time to play, she’ll play. If it’s […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – February 2017

February 21, 2017 No Comment

Flip Flop is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1 year old, 68 pound, Great Dane/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. He needs an active family to help him use up his puppy energy. Flip Flop will need a routine and positive reinforcement to remind him that he’s […]

The “5K Paw Walk in the Garden”

February 2, 2017 No Comment

There’s an old saying about having done something four times and needing “One for the Thumb.” Here it is! The Fifth annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden” will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 8 AM until noon. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and the San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) are […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – January 2017

January 5, 2017 No Comment

Lone Ranger is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2 year old, 22 pound, male, Beagle. Lone Ranger is one of the Beagles that arrived at RCHS after being rescued from a large, commercial breeding operation in the central United States. They were transferred to […]

Bark! Humbug! No Vet Visits or Missing Pets on Christmas or New Year’s Eve!

December 27, 2016 No Comment

Whether it’s a new puppy or kitten that you got for Christmas, or a family pet that you’ve had for lots of New Years’, you can keep it safe this holiday season by following some simple guidelines to prevent vet visits or missing pets, courtesy of your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas. “Lots […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – November 2016

November 23, 2016 No Comment

Bongo is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 12 week old, 3 pound, Domestic Short Hair kitten with a red, Tabby coat. RCHS encourages adopting kittens in pairs through our “Two Purr One” program. When you adopt one kitten, the adoption fee is waived for […]

It’s a Freedom Ride! The Beagles are Coming!

November 21, 2016 No Comment

A team from “National Mill Dog Rescue” is making its way across the country with 42 dogs and puppies….including 31 Beagles from a large commercial breeding operation in the central United States. They are expected to arrive in San Diego on Monday morning at 10:00 am then be delivered to “placement partners” including your Rancho […]