Santa Barbara Kennel Club hosts show at Earl Warren Showgrounds
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Earl Warren Showgrounds went to the dogs over the weekend. Back-to-back shows brought hundreds of dogs and breeders to…
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Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel hosts its first ever charity dog show
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Rosewood Miramar Beach is hosting its first ever Miramar Best in Show. The charity dog show will benefit local animal…
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Santa Barbara Humane gearing up for end of summer adoption events
After a successful Cat-Chella campaign, more cats and dogs are ready for placement at Santa Barbara…
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Oxnard man pleads guilty to smuggling more than 1,700 wildlife animals into country
An Oxnard man on Wednesday pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for illegally importing more than 1,700 wild animals – including 60 reptiles…
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Santa Maria Police welcomes new police dog
The Santa Maria Police Department recently welcomed one furry four-legged friend and promoted a K-9…
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Monkey accidentally calls 911 from zoo in Paso Robles
An animal at the Conservation Ambassadors Zoo to You near Paso Robles was, quite literally, monkeying around and accidentally called 911 on Saturday…
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Bear found relaxing in laundry room of Cuyama Valley home
Some Cuyama Valley residents woke up to a bear-y strange surprise on Wednesday morning when they found a bear relaxing in their laundry…
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Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo doubling all donations up to $10,000 during ‘Dogust’
Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo is celebrating the National Birthday for Shelter Dogs, Aug. 1, all throughout the month of ‘Dogust’ by…
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Santa Barbara Zoo giraffe loses its baby during childbirth
A 14-year-old giraffe at the Santa Barbara Zoo lost her calf during childbirth late Wednesday…
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“Butterflies Alive” Exhibit spreads awareness about almost extinct Monarch butterflies
Scientists are debating if hot weather is causing the famous monarch butterfly to go…
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Beloved monarch butterflies now listed as endangered
The butterflies are imperiled by loss of habitat and increased use of herbicides and pesticides for agriculture, as well as climate…
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Logistics essential with two weeks until Old Spanish Days and a new parade route
The Old Spanish Days Spirits will be making many appearances including on a new parade route August 3-5 in Santa Barbara. Business are getting…
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Animal shelters report uptick in lost pets following July 4th fireworks celebration
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- Animal shelters across Santa Barbara county are seeing an uptick in lost pets and it comes as local police are…
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Agricultural students make long-awaited return to Santa Barbara County Fair
After a long three-year absence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, local agricultural students make their long-awaited return to the Santa Barbara…
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French bulldog stolen from backyard shocks Nipomo family
A Nipomo family is shocked and angry after its French bulldog was stolen from its backyard Thursday…
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PET ADOPTION: Bonded pair looking for home at Santa Barbara Humane
Meet two little dogs who are up for adoption at Santa Barbara…
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Oldest panda in Mexico dies at zoo on her 35th birthday
Oldest panda in Mexico dies at zoo on her 35th…
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Santa Barbara Humane offering walk-in cat & kitten adoptions
Santa Barbara Humane is offering walk-in cat and kitten…
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Local organization to support agriculture students, food assistance programs through purchases at Santa Barbara County Fair
The James W. Brabeck Youth Legacy Fund (JWBYLF) announced Tuesday it will expand its reach, supporting local agriculture students, as well as area…
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Calls from concerned pet owners increase at C.A.R.E.4PAWS ahead of 4th of July in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The staff at C.A.R.E.4PAWS is moving in full force, especially with one particular service. “We have a long list of people…
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