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Pinta was in a lot of pain when Humane Officers rescued her. She had multiple masses on her chest and abdomen and two huge, painful hernias. Fortunately, the veterinary team at our Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine was able to perform the complicated surgery she needed. Now, Pinta is transformed and living her best life. Watch to see her journey!
Published: February 20, 2020
Two orphaned bear cubs in care at our Ramona Wildlife Center are doing well. The young bears, estimated to be about 6 months of age, were brought to Project Wildlife by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on Aug. 18, 2021 after they were captured in Three Rivers area by the CDFW.
With Southern California prone to earthquakes and wildfires, it’s important for pet owners to have an emergency plan in place and ready.
We're urging pet parents to be extra careful and leave their dogs at home when going hiking on days when temperatures will exceed 70 degrees. While hiking is a popular way for dog owners to bond with their pets, dogs are more prone to heat exhaustion and their paws burn easily.
Solace was brought to us on June 23 in rough shape, without a collar and no microchip. Solace had red, ulcerated ears and numerous dental concerns. Veterinarians diagnosed Solace with a type of skin cancer that is more common in lighter haired cats who have spent a lot of time in sunlight. Veterinarians performed surgery to remove the cancerous masses, which included removing parts of Solace’s ears.
A juvenile mountain lion who spent two weeks at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center under the care of the organization’s Project Wildlife team, was released back into the wild by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) late Thursday, July 29, 2021.
We encourage pet owners to speak up before a situation gets out of hand.
