Shelters See Surge of Dogs After Fireworks
Jul. 5, 2017 | 1:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
This year’s Fourth of July fireworks are over, and County’s animal shelters are again seeing a sudden spike in the number of dogs arriving after the displays.
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Pet of the Week – Saphira
Jul. 5, 2017 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Looking for your new feline soul mate? Meet Saphira, a 4-year-old domestic shorthair with so much to offer!
Crime Lab Construction Hits Milestone
Jun. 29, 2017 | 2:53 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County officials and building crews celebrated a construction milestone on the new Sheriff’s crime lab. A “topping out” ceremony marked the last beam being put into place. The 156,000 square-foot facility will house the Sheriff’s Regional Crime Laboratory, Central Investigations Division, and Property and Evidence Division. The building will be the next addition to the […]
County Offices Closed for Fourth of July
Jun. 27, 2017 | 9:47 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
County of San Diego offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, with the exception of essential services including law enforcement and emergency animal services.
Pet of the Week – Lola
Jun. 27, 2017 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Meet Lola! She’s a young mama cat who’s already raised seven (seven!) kittens and now she’s ready to retire from motherhood and take a good, long rest in a forever home.
Microchip Fido for Free Before Fireworks
Jun. 26, 2017 | 4:28 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Fourth of July barbecue might be fun for your people-loving pooch, but come evening, the loud, high-pitched whistles and booms of fireworks can send Fido running for the hills. Make sure you can be reunited with your pet if they run off by having them microchipped.
Hiking on Hot Days
Jun. 23, 2017 | 11:16 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Summertime is here, along with some pretty searing temperatures. If you’re planning a hike in one of San Diego’s inland areas, it’s important to know the risks so you can plan ahead.