S.P.A.R.C. sparks joy by finding pets “fur-ever” homes, foster homes during pandemic
Some people are starting 2021 with new four-legged friends or making donations in memory of old…
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A Santa Barbara Zoo penguin has died
Santa Barbara Zoo announced the death of one of their Humboldt penguins on Monday.…
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Shelter pets seek Santa Barbara County homes for the holidays
For those who want to adopt a pet but aren’t able to own it forever, the Foster Express offers a holiday…
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Santa delivers tasty treats to residents at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Here comes Santa Claus, riding into the Santa Barbara Zoo by…
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Former Santa Maria man pleads guilty to killing elephant seal near San Simeon
A former Santa Maria resident pleads guilty to killing an elephant seal near San Simeon on Monday.…
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Two new saki monkeys join the Santa Barbara Zoo family
The Santa Barbara Zoo announced it is excited to welcome two new white-faced saki monkeys to its…
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Veterinarians swamped as pet care demand soars
Clinics are treating so many animals that some have stopped taking new…
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Pandemic pet boom helps South Coast shops survive brutal year
Small pet shops are seeing new customers, and old ones are buying more. That’s helping them weather 2020’s small business…
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New stay-at-home order forces Santa Barbara Zoo to close once again
Zoos are one of the sectors that are forced to close under Southern California’s new regional stay-at-home…
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Looking for the Helpers: Neighbors donate hundreds of pumpkins to feed shelter pigs
Many people in North Santa Barbara County are turning their fall decor – into…
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Unusual behavior by lone dolphin worries passersby at the Santa Barbara Harbor
The behavior of a common dolphin is worrying passersby at the Santa Barbara…
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CAL Fire responds to car crash in San Luis Obispo
CAL Fire responded to a car crash on early Tuesday morning in San Luis Obispo.…
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Ventura firefighters help save owl
Ventura City firefighters shared video of when they helped to save a baby owl. They say it happened a few weeks ago.…
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Dogs give birth to 2 litters following massive rescue at Lompoc home
Two mothers impounded in a massive dog rescue in Lompoc last month have given birth to two litters of…
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Marketplace pops up at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Over the next four weekends, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host a series of pop-up shops in its…
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Mayor Patino pardons Tom the turkey on Thanksgiving Day
Residents enjoyed hearing from city leaders including Mayor Alice Patino of Santa Maria about the importance of being grateful for what we…
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Fees waived for most animal adoptions at Santa Barbara County animal shelters for “Black Friday”
The adoption event begins Friday and ends Monday.…
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services sees an increase in Canine Respiratory Disease and Parvovirus
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has seen a recent uptick of cases of canine respiratory disease and parvovirus infection in the Santa Maria…
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Meet Pauline, Santa Barbara Zoo’s new lion cub
Pauline was born Nov. 5 to parents Felicia and Ralph. The cub is the child of the two adult lions and the first lion born at the zoo since…
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Ventura County District Attorney introduces new Courthouse Facility Dog Program to support victims, witnesses
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is introducing their new Courthouse Facility Dog Program which is designed to aid in the investigation…
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