Animals Archives

Santa Maria CHP rescue injured owl by highway

March 20, 2020 6:14 pm Julia Nguyen

A Santa Maria CHP officer rescued an injured owl by the highway on Thursday.…

Animal Shelter Assistance Program holds drive-thru foster program

March 20, 2020 1:14 pm Julia Nguyen

ASAP will be holding a drive-thru cat fostering pick up program on Friday in Santa Barbara.…

Sea Lion concern on Montecito beach steps

March 16, 2020 8:53 am John Palminteri

An injured or sick sea lion has come ashore on the steps at Miramar Beach. (Photo: John…

Santa Maria Elks preview this year’s upcoming Rodeo and Parade

March 11, 2020 4:44 pm Dave Alley

Plans for the upcoming 77th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade are announced by Elks Recreation at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.…

State and local authorities investigating tree cutting along sensitive Atascadero Creek

March 13, 2020 2:29 pm Beth Farnsworth

Clearing tons of trash and a homeless encampment near a Goleta Creek uncovered a different type of clearance, one that left a sensitive habitat…

Lemos Feed & Pet Supply raises money for SB County Sheriff’s dogs

March 9, 2020 3:42 pm Jessica Brest

The owner of Lemos Feed & Pet Supply, Mike Lemos, is requesting donations be sent to the story in order to fund K9 Officers in the Santa Barbara…

Giraffe, leopard to leave Santa Barbara Zoo

March 6, 2020 4:02 pm Travis Schlepp

A giraffe and leopard will be leaving the Santa Barbara Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival…

Hearst San Simeon State Park recruiting new elephant seal volunteers

March 5, 2020 6:03 pm Jessica Brest

Hearst San Simeon State Park is now seeking new volunteers to educate visitors about the northern elephant seal. These volunteers must be wildlife…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comments on rare species conservation plan

March 5, 2020 2:40 pm Jessica Brest

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comments from the public on a draft of their General Conservation Plan (GCP) and environmental…

Dog owners beware! Multiple cases of canine distemper found in wildlife throughout SB County

March 5, 2020 12:54 pm Jessica Brest

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is advising the community to be on high alert after they identified multiple cases of distemper in wildlife…

Cottage Hospital preparing for potential supply shortages across the US

March 4, 2020 2:58 pm Beth Farnsworth

We’ve reached out to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after hearing concerns about a potential shortage in medical supplies and…

New baby Duiker arrives at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero

March 3, 2020 7:43 pm Jessica Brest

The Zoo Director of the Charles Paddock Zoo announced the arrival of a new baby in January!…

Vandenberg Air Force Base announces snowy plover beach restrictions

February 28, 2020 6:37 pm Travis Schlepp

Seasonal restrictions related to the endangered Western Snowy Plover will be put in place this…

Firefighter who rescued owl during fire releases him into the wild

February 26, 2020 9:59 pm Tracy Lehr

SOMIS, Calif. – A Great Horned Owl rescued by a firefighter was well enough to be released into the wild. His rescuer nicknamed the owl “Ram” after…

SLO County Animal Services recommends cruelty charges against owner of dog found with mouth taped

February 21, 2020 1:37 pm Anikka Abbott, Travis Schlepp

The San Luis Obispo County Animal Control has recommended that animal cruelty charges be filed against the owner of a dog who was found with its…

Moorpark College rehabilitates tiger back to health

Illegally owned tiger rehabilitated back to health at Moorpark College

February 20, 2020 6:13 pm Senerey de los Santos

Neil the tiger is not only healthier than ever, but found a forever home in Ventura…

Owner of dog found with mouth, eyes taped in Paso Robles says they were trying to train dog

February 19, 2020 3:57 pm Anikka Abbott, Travis Schlepp

The owner of a dog who was found in rural Paso Robles with its mouth and eyes taped shut has been located.…

Gorilla celebrates 16th birthday at Santa Barbara Zoo

February 18, 2020 10:04 pm Sharon Carrillo

All of Santa Barbra wants to wish a very Happy Birthday to Bangori the…

Dog found in rural Paso Robles with eyes, mouth taped shut

February 18, 2020 12:16 pm Travis Schlepp

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a dog was found in rural Paso Robles with its eyes and mouth…

Valentine’s Day hating dog adopted from Santa Barbara Humane Society

February 17, 2020 1:23 pm Lindsay Zuchelli

A 13-year-old dog that hates Valentine’s Day may have different feelings about the holiday now, after she found her forever home on Valentine’s Day…