Animals Archives

Santa Barbara Zoo animals safe after Monday’s storm

January 13, 2023 11:40 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Monday’s storm caused multiple freeway shutdowns and flooding in many parts of Santa Barbara County. But the famous Santa…

The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes Goeldi monkeys George and Jimi

January 3, 2023 11:19 am Drew Ascione

Two new Goeldi’s monkey brothers named George Michael and Jimi move into their new home at the Santa Barbara Zoo.…

Reflecting on the top local stories of 2022

December 30, 2022 6:26 pm Beth Farnsworth

As we turn the calendar to 2023, we look back at the highlights and memorable moments of 2022 up and down the…

New vineyard opens on historic ranch in Santa Ynez Valley

December 30, 2022 11:31 am Patricia Martellotti

New vineyard opens on historic ranch in Santa Ynez…

Dogs unwrap gifts for “Canine Christmas”

December 24, 2022 11:25 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- It might not be a white Christmas in sunny southern California, but it is a canine Christmas. With Christmas just a day…

Local pet photographer helps get shelter dogs adopted this holiday season in Santa Barbara

December 19, 2022 9:09 am Patricia Martellotti

Local pet photographer gives shelter dogs makeover to help them get adopted this holiday season in Santa…

Santa Barbara Humane Society warns pet owners of holiday hazards

December 19, 2022 8:49 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Barbara Humane Society warns pet owners of holiday…

Mountain lion sighted in Paso Robles

December 16, 2022 10:43 am Drew Ascione

A mountain lion was sighted by a resident on Vista Cerro Drive off Golden Hill Road around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Paso Robles Police…

Santa Barbara County Animal Services sees surge in volunteers, fosters, and pet adoptions

December 6, 2022 10:44 am Drew Ascione

The Santa Barbara and Santa Maria communities stepped in to house and shelter more animals from the Santa Barbara County Animal Services system as…

Santa Barbara Humane waives set adoption fees in a special walk-in event on Sunday

November 21, 2022 12:41 pm Drew Ascione

Santa Barbara Humane is hosting a special walk-in dog adoption this Sunday where those looking to adopt can set their own fee for all dogs six months…

Free-roaming cats make themselves at home along Central Coast

November 17, 2022 5:30 pm Tracy Lehr

Up and down the coast there are furry felines making themselves at home…

A split-weather weekend brings a nice Saturday and a cooler Sunday

November 4, 2022 7:08 am Anikka Abbott

Temperatures are below average through the weekend, despite warming…

Let there be light! Santa Barbara Zoo hopes new ZooLights attraction will “illuminate” community spirit this holiday season

November 2, 2022 8:41 am Patricia Martellotti

Let there be light! Santa Barbara Zoo hopes new ZooLights attraction will “illuminate” community spirit this holiday…

San Luis Obispo Woods Humane Society waives adoption fees for senior pets November

November 1, 2022 10:07 am Drew Ascione

Woods Humane Society waives adoption fess for senior pets this November in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet month.…

Local pet photographer turns shelter dogs into models to help them get adopted in Santa Barbara

October 27, 2022 8:51 am Patricia Martellotti

Local photographer turns shelter dogs into models to help them get adopted in Santa…

St. Bernard in pirate costume that lost a leg to cancer wins Howl-o-Ween contest

October 29, 2022 9:34 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-A Saint Bernard named Elizabeth won Best-in-Show in the annual Howl-O-ween Dog Costume Contest in the Ventura Harbor on Saturday. Her…