Santa Barbara Humane Society takes inspiration from local breweries to get puppies adopted
The humane society says they’d be very “Hoppy” to meet…
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Bobcat released backed into wild after being treated by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
A rescued bobcat was released back into the wild on Wednesday morning.…
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Howl-O-Ween contest brings pet lovers together for Halloween fun in Ventura
Dozens of dogs competed in the Howl-O-Ween 2021 costume contest in the Ventura Harbor Village on Halloween…
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Sick bobcat gets treatment after showing up on SB Wildlife Care Network property
A sick bobcat seemingly sought out its own treatment this month after showing up on Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN) property last…
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Santa Barbara Humane accepting walk-in adoptions on Saturdays
Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara County Animal Services and BUNS will be reopening their doors to walk-in adopters on Saturdays only starting Nov.…
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CHP officers help rescue injured barn owl near Refugio State Beach
A concerned Santa Barbara resident named Missy Franks was able to catch the barn owl, which CHP officers affectionately named…
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Santa Barbara County veterinarians concerned with canine influenza outbreak
It’s flu season, but not just for…
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Santa Barbara Spooky Zoo returns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara Spooky Zoo returns for animals and fun.…
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California OKs new protections for leatherback sea turtles
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list. The California…
Continue ReadingAfter several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk’s neck for over two years
By Amanda Jackson, CNN For two years, an elk was seen with a tire around its neck. Now, after several attempts, wildlife officials have freed the…
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Refugio Oil spill in 2015 gives Orange County leaders a playbook for response
The 2015 Refugio Oil spill response may have some guidelines for what the Orange County response will be for the Huntington Beach disaster taking…
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Wallabies join Santa Barbara zoo as part of upcoming Australian Walkabout exhibit
Two new wallabies have arrived at the Santa Barbara Zoo! The fluffy pair will eventually join the new Australian Walkabout exhibit set to open in…
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Gray wolf spotted in Ventura County believed to be same wolf seen in SLO County
etween Sept. 20 and 26, CDFW received three separate reports of a gray wolf with a purple collar in northern Ventura County. CDFW staff responded to…
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The debut of the ‘Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival’
To celebrate “Adopt a Shelter Dog” Month, the Woods Humane Society is hosting the Wiggle Waggle Fall…
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Free pet vaccinations offered in San Luis Obispo County
The vaccinations will run through…
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Vandenberg reopens all beaches
The beaches are now open fully with boundary fences and signs…
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Oxnard man facing animal cruelty, illegal drug charges
An Oxnard man was arrested for animal cruelty and narcotics sales on Wednesday early morning.…
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Santa Barbara Humane searching for emergency fosters for husky puppies
Santa Barbara Humane is searching for emergency fosters for husky puppies in Santa Maria on Wednesday.…
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9 Western Snowy Plovers introduced to Santa Barbara’s Coal Oil Point Reserve
Santa Barbara and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, released nine Western Snowy Plover chicks at the Coal Oil Point…
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Santa Barbara Zoo, UCSB to release nine snowy plovers as part of rehabilitation program
Nine snowy plovers will be released back into the wild on September 20 as part of a collaborative rehabilitation program on Friday.…
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