San Luis Obispo Woods Humane Society waives adoption fees for senior pets November
Woods Humane Society waives adoption fess for senior pets this November in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet month.…
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Local pet photographer turns shelter dogs into models to help them get adopted in Santa Barbara
Local photographer turns shelter dogs into models to help them get adopted in Santa…
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St. Bernard in pirate costume that lost a leg to cancer wins Howl-o-Ween contest
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…
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ASAP CATS to host Tricks & Treats Adoption Event this Saturday
Goleta, Calif.-A Tricks & Treats Adoption Event is going to be held this Saturday at ASAP Cats in Goleta. “ASAP Cats” has more than 130 kittens…
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New Montecito debris basin opens where the 2018 mudflow catastrophe hit
The Randall Road debris basin has opened in Montecito where a deadly mudflow hit in 2018. The site is in an area where 23 lives were…
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Return of Santa Maria Kinderpatch draws hundreds to Righetti High School Friday
Hundreds of elementary school students gather to learn about plants, crops, animals, and agriculture at Righetti High School’s well known…
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Eyes in the Sky: Local museum presents owl exhibit featuring rescued birds of prey in Santa Barbara
Eyes in the Sky: Local museum presents owl exhibit featuring rescued birds of prey in Santa…
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Boo at the Zoo: Santa Barbara Zoo kicks off Halloween festivities with “monster-ous” thrills and chills
Boo at the Zoo: Santa Barbara Zoo kicks off Halloween festivities with “monster-ous” thrills and…
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Santa Barbara county animal shelter looks for foster homes for dogs while renovation work is done
The Santa Barbara County Animal Services is urging dog fostering to help clear space for a remodeling project in Santa Maria. The dogs can be adopted…
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Montecito Fire Department rescues local cat from a tree
Montecito Fire Department came to the rescue of Sam the cat Saturday reuniting the owner with the furry friend.…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network releases rescued cormorant sea birds back into wild
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s the moment they’ve been waiting for at Goleta Beach. “It’s really exciting to see these guys released cause we…
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County officials find six citrus pests with insect traps in Arroyo Grande, begin control efforts
County officials detected six adult Asian Citrus Psyllids (ACP) with an insect trap in Arroyo Grande – these pests are a serious concern to…
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services waive adoption fees for the month of October
The Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Animal Shelters are waiving pet adoption and owner reclamation fees throughout the end of October.…
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Photographic author Andrew Antone discusses his first book “Africa”
Photographic author Andrew Antone stopped by News Channel 3-12 Monday morning to discuss “Africa,” a photographic safari through the African animal…
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C.A.R.E.4PAWS Safe Haven program in desperate need for dog foster homes in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Nothing is more difficult for Wendy Domanski of C.A.R.E.4PAWS than seeing pets in need of a home. “We need wonderful caring…
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Sea lions battling deadly disease across Southern California Coast
In the last month alone, more than 266 sea lions were found suffering from domoic acid toxicosis…
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New Animal Services Center opens in SLO County
San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Manager Eric Aderson appeared live on NewsChannel 3-12 to talk about the new medical…
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UCSB Natural Reserve System holds docent training for Snowy Plover preservation
The UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System held a docent training on Wednesday morning where volunteers were trained on how to help fellow community…
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Santa Barbara Zoo launches Early Explorers Preschool
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Kids in the Early Explorer Preschool in Santa Barbara are experiencing education in a way like no other. Their school happens…
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Channel Islands Wildlife Marine Institute responds to domoic acids crisis impacting marine mammals
The CIWMI has seen over 116 marine animals since Aug. 15 suffering from domoic acid toxicosis on Central Coast beaches. The institute has seen poor…
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