The Carmel Valley Life | Archive | Pets

Join the Paw Party – The Celebration of Second Chances

October 6, 2016 No Comment

One night each year San Diego’s animal lovers gather for a party that saves lives. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society is once again hosting the “Celebration of Second Chances.” This year’s event will take place on Saturday evening, October 22 at the Del Mar Country Club at 6001 Country Club Drive in Rancho Santa Fe. […]

San Diego is about to be “Flooded With Love” by Louisiana Flood Dogs

September 20, 2016 No Comment

Recent flooding in Louisiana has left families and their pets homeless. A partnership of San Diego animal rescue organizations is scheduled to receive an estimated 40 to 70 of the Louisiana flood dogs on Friday, September 23rd in an operation called “Flooded With Love.” The dogs will leave Lafayette, Louisiana aboard a “Wings of Rescue” […]

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

September 13, 2016 No Comment

Hart is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 3 year old, 67 pound, Belgian Malinois mix. The volunteers in the kennels describe Hart as a “free spirit.” He’s a dog that would love to take you on lots of adventures and explore his surroundings. Hart […]

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

August 23, 2016 No Comment

Darla is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 3 month old, 3-1/2 pound, Domestic Short Hair kitten with a Calico coat. Darla is a typical, playful kitten. Without warning she might break into “kitty zooms” all around your house. Five minutes later you could find […]

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

July 19, 2016 No Comment

Cora is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 6 month old, 8 pound, Dachshund / Terrier mix. Cora is still a puppy. She was living in a home with several other dogs. Her family realized that she wasn’t getting the time and attention that a […]

19 Tons of Donated Puppy Food Arrived at Animal Shelter

July 12, 2016 No Comment

38,625 pounds of donated Nature’s Recipe donated puppy food was delivered to your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas on Friday, July 8th. The food will be distributed to animal rescue groups throughout southern California. “This is the largest pet food donation in the 56 year history of your Rancho Coastal […]

More American Pets Run Away on the 4th of July than Any Other Day

July 1, 2016 No Comment

There’s nothing independent about Independence Day for a family whose pet runs away. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society is reminding owners that more American pets run away on the 4th of July than any other day. “Prevention is the key,” says RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “Fireworks are loud and confusing. The noise echoes. No matter […]

Heat Danger to Pets and Humans – 80 to 132 in Ten Minutes

June 21, 2016 No Comment

Please be aware of the heat danger to pets and humans during this current heat wave. Since I knew we had a hot week ahead, I put a thermometer in my pickup truck this weekend here at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. We’re about a mile from the beach in Encinitas. It leaped from 80 to […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for May 2016

May 31, 2016 No Comment

Kali is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 7 year old, 8-1/2 pound, Domestic Short Hair Calico. Kali was found living in a cat colony, but it was clear that she was a house cat that had recently been dumped there. She wasn’t able to […]

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Rancho Coastal Humane Society

May 19, 2016 No Comment

The lifesaving work of your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas, CA is getting a boost thanks to a $100,000 grant from The Petco Foundation. “This will contribute to the mission of your Rancho Coastal Humane Society,” said RCHS President Jim Silveira. “Our Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS) program helps to save the […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for April 2016

April 25, 2016 No Comment

Blizzard is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1 year old, 74 pound, Shepherd mix. Blizzard is a super smart dog who needs an active family to keep him busy both physically and mentally. His new owners will want to continue with his reward based […]

Autism Advocate Temple Grandin to Speak at Poway Center

April 20, 2016 No Comment

Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs, Inc. (TLCAD) of San Diego, California, today announced that they will host internationally recognized autism activist and animal behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin on Wednesday, April 27, at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. VIP tickets are available at $150 per person and will include a reception with Temple Grandin […]