Animals
Mia dog with Animal Services rescuers

Dog Rescued from Well Filled with Oil

| 5:00 PM

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County Animal Services officers rescued an 11-year-old dog from an oil-filled mechanic’s well inside a private garage in Ramona.  The owner of the shop called the County Department of Animal Services the morning of Jan. 17 saying a dog was trapped.

Animals
Two dogs and a cat with new owners

County Adopts Out 119 Pets on Clear the Shelters Day

| 5:07 PM

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For 119 dogs and cats adopted from County Animal Services’ shelters on Clear the Shelters Day, it was the first day of the rest of their lives with their new loving forever families.

Animals
Fireworks exploding in the night sky.

Fourth of July Fireworks No Celebration for Dogs

| 11:16 AM

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Dogs at Fourth of July picnics? From Fido’s perspective, yes! Someone might drop a hotdog or even play fetch. Dogs at Fourth of July fireworks shows? From Fido’s perspective? No.