Wags in the Wild
By Rebecca Smart, park ranger, Mission Trails Regional Park When you hike or camp with your pet, take a few minutes ahead of time to make sure you’re both prepared—a…
Recent Articles
Prepared for the Worst
When fire, earthquake, flood or other emergency strikes—near or far—the Emergency Response Team is ready for action. What Is It? The ERT is San Diego Humane Society’s network of responders…
1 year, 12 cities, 50,000 animals
When San Diego Humane Society was awarded the animal services contracts for six new cities, it had to hit the ground running. What a Difference a Year Makes Just over…
Unwanted Wildlife
If you have unwanted wildlife in your yard, there are humane ways to encourage them to move on rather than using rodenticides and glue traps. Some examples: Don’t leave pet…
Must Love Dogs
(and goats and monkeys and reptiles and hyenas) Two new SDHS department leads’ love for each other started with a love for stray animals Ayeshah Al-Humaidhi and John Peaveler’s unconventional…
Restoring Hope
Two generous donors turn a dog-damaged RV into a high-tech mobile command center As Humane Law Enforcement officers closed in on a Poway couple in possession of nearly 180 Yorkies,…
Dear Tabby
The holidays are right around the corner and I’m planning to go all out. What can I do to keep my pets safe (and my decorations nice)?
Mission: Possible
When disaster strikes, San Diego Humane Society is there. As the deadly Camp Fire ravaged Butte County last fall, members of SDHS’s Emergency Response Team were on their way. They…
Dear Tabby,
My dog and I spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer. Are there any dog-unfriendly plants we should watch out for? The ASPCA has a full list of…
Take a Catnap: D.I.Y Window Ledge
Give your kitty the best seat in the house with suction cups and a few pieces of PVC pipe. What you’ll need: 6 feet of 1-inch diameter PVC pipe 2…
Ruffin’ It
Tips for Summertime Camping with Dogs
“Paws” for a Beer with Your Bestie
San Diego is home to hundreds of restaurants and breweries that welcome well-behaved dogs. These 10 tips will help make the experience a breeze for both you and your buddy.