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Bear Cub Orphaned By Storms Arrives at SDHS
A second orphaned California black bear cub has arrived at the Ramona Wildlife Center for rehabilitation and care. The cub was rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in Bakersfield, CA, and biologists who assessed the cub in the field found her to be thin and abandoned. The cub was captured and brought to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care for care before coming to San Diego Humane Society.
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Animal People:
Joel Sartore
National Geographic Explorer, Photographer and Creator of the National Geographic Photo Ark
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Orphaned Bear Cub Now Safe at Ramona Wildlife Center
An orphaned California black bear cub is gaining strength at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. The approximately 7-month-old cub was rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in Bishop, CA on Dec. 15, 2022 and transferred to San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program for care.
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We Need Our Community’s Help
San Diego Humane Society is facing unprecedented challenges in housing animals who need help and is turning to the community to assist in creating much-needed space in their shelters.
On top of being at- or over capacity at its locations in Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside and San Diego, recent cases of canine distemper virus (CDV), are adding to the challenge. Dogs who have either tested positive or been exposed to CDV, are being quarantined, according to appropriate disease management protocols. In order to prevent and minimize further exposure, the organization has temporarily suspended the intake of owner-surrendered dogs until Jan. 15, 2023.
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