The problem of overcrowded animal shelters is something we have been hearing about and reporting on for some time. In this special Evening Edition, we take a closer look at the problem: why it’s happening, what's being done about it, and what you can do to help pets in need.
Caring for a pet can be expensive but there are some free and cheap resources that can help.
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Dog groomer's artistic touch helps get dogs adopted
How California's vet telehealth law is changing the landscape of pet care in San Diego
The Humane Society is in dire need of fosters. One El Cajon family is stepping up
Young adults with disabilities build skills training shelter dogs
Animal shelters go from cold to cozy, thanks to volunteers
Doggone: Local animal recovery specialist says when pets are lost, hope is not
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Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000. -
The San Diego City Council president said he has gotten complaints about the noise and possible environmental issues. -
The aquarium helping Chappy — a nod to the New Haven, Conn., neighborhood where he was rescued last month — said he died of gastrointestinal issues and "was surrounded by love until the very end." -
Our roundup of art and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: Tabla music, Dia de la Mujer at The Front; "American Minimal" at San Diego Museum of Art; City Ballet's "Swan Lake Act II"; and Xareni Lizarraga, Phil Beaumont, Christopher Wassell and more at Bread & Salt. -
New research suggests mice may exhibit revival-like behaviors to help unconscious mice recover faster.
