Animals Archives

Boo at the Zoo: Santa Barbara Zoo kicks off Halloween festivities with “monster-ous” thrills and chills

October 21, 2022 8:05 am Patricia Martellotti

Boo at the Zoo: Santa Barbara Zoo kicks off Halloween festivities with “monster-ous” thrills and…

Santa Barbara county animal shelter looks for foster homes for dogs while renovation work is done

October 17, 2022 10:24 am John Palminteri

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…

Montecito Fire Department rescues local cat from a tree

October 15, 2022 12:41 pm Drew Ascione

Montecito Fire Department came to the rescue of Sam the cat Saturday reuniting the owner with the furry friend.…

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network releases rescued cormorant sea birds back into wild

October 12, 2022 11:57 am Patricia Martellotti

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…

County officials find six citrus pests with insect traps in Arroyo Grande, begin control efforts

October 11, 2022 1:53 pm Lily Dallow

County officials detected six adult Asian Citrus Psyllids (ACP) with an insect trap in Arroyo Grande – these pests are a serious concern to…

Santa Barbara County Animal Services waive adoption fees for the month of October

October 10, 2022 2:45 pm Drew Ascione

The Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Animal Shelters are waiving pet adoption and owner reclamation fees throughout the end of October.…

Photographic author Andrew Antone discusses his first book “Africa”

October 10, 2022 11:48 am Jade Martinez-Pogue

Photographic author Andrew Antone stopped by News Channel 3-12 Monday morning to discuss “Africa,” a photographic safari through the African animal…

C.A.R.E.4PAWS Safe Haven program in desperate need for dog foster homes in Santa Barbara

October 4, 2022 9:09 am Patricia Martellotti

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…

Sea lions battling deadly disease across Southern California Coast

September 29, 2022 4:45 pm Patricia Martellotti

In the last month alone, more than 266 sea lions were found suffering from domoic acid toxicosis…

New Animal Services Center opens in SLO County

September 28, 2022 6:28 pm Scott Hennessee

San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Manager Eric Aderson appeared live on NewsChannel 3-12 to talk about the new medical…

UCSB Natural Reserve System holds docent training for Snowy Plover preservation

September 21, 2022 1:39 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

The UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System held a docent training on Wednesday morning where volunteers were trained on how to help fellow community…

Santa Barbara Zoo launches Early Explorers Preschool

September 15, 2022 7:24 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Kids in the Early Explorer Preschool in Santa Barbara are experiencing education in a way like no other. Their school happens…