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The Benefits of Having a Pet

“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”  –George Elliot  We all love that furry face that greets us at the door after a long day at work or school, but did you know that your pet provides you with more than just a friendly hello?  Research from Cambridge […]

Just a short jaunt by leash from Dirty Dogs salon in Carmel Valley, is a wonderful community dog park.  This well-maintained canine playground, is a great venue to get the wiggles out of your pooches and give them a chance to socialize.  They can romp with each other at the park’s water fountain, which was […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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