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RCHS Pet of the Month for April 2016

Blizzard is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1 year old, 74 pound, Shepherd mix. Blizzard is a super smart dog who needs an active family to keep him busy both physically and mentally. His new owners will want to continue with his reward based […]

Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life

April 7, 2016 No Comment

“Marceline” is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 6 year old, 8 pound, Siamese – Seal Point. Marceline loves warm cat beds and a mellow environment. She will park herself in a warm spot and snooze until it’s time for head rubs and gentle petting. […]

Baby Bunnies and Baby Chicks are Bad Easter Gifts

March 23, 2016 No Comment

Baby bunnies and fluffy little chicks bought for Easter are really cute. But the real Easter surprise comes later when parents learn that rabbits live 8 to 12 years and baby chicks soon grow feathers and become roosters and hens. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is reminding families that baby bunnies and chicks make […]

Keep Pets Safe During “The Calm After The Storm”

March 7, 2016 No Comment

Strong winds and heavy rainfall this weekend have weakened fences, caused windows to expand due to the moisture, and broken windows. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is urging pet owners to inspect their properties to make sure the storm has not created “escape” routes for pets that are already frightened by the severe weather. […]

You Don’t Need a Dog for the Fourth Annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden”

February 17, 2016 No Comment

It happens the same weekend every year and it’s the only day when dogs are allowed in the San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG). Register now for the “Fourth Annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden” on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and the San Diego Botanic Garden are joining paws to […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – February 2016

February 5, 2016 No Comment

“Squash” is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 6 year old, 43 pound, Airedale mix. You might say that Squash has a split personality. In the kennel he’s usually easy going and mellow. In the play yard he wants to run and play with the […]

Help! El Nino is Freaking Out my Pets!

January 6, 2016 No Comment

Just like us, pets want to be warm, safe, and dry during the winter storms like we are currently experiencing with El Nino conditions. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society is reminding owners that pets want to be indoors with us, not in the back yard, a dog house, or a garage where they will be […]

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – December 2015

December 23, 2015 No Comment

“Rhiannon” is the Carmel Valley Life Pet of the Month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s an 8 month old, 6 pound, Medium Hair Tabby. Rhiannon was found abandoned in a wire crate with several other cats. They were rescued and taken to an animal shelter for temporary care. Rhiannon was later transferred to […]

We’ll “Give. Love. Grow” together at the 2015 Celebration of Second Chances!

November 9, 2015 No Comment

The past 55 years, the present, and the future will be will be the focus when your Rancho Coastal Humane Society hosts its annual Celebration of Second Chances on Saturday, November 14 at 5:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. The theme for the evening will be “Give. Love. Grow.” […]

“Tammy” is the Pet of the Month for The Carmel Valley Life

October 30, 2015 No Comment

“Tammy” is the Carmel Valley Life pet of the month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s an 8 year old, 13 pound, Poodle mix. Tammy loves everyone she meets and she gets along great with other dogs. Her favorite pastime is cuddling. The care providers in the kennels describe Tammy as gentle, loving, and […]

Summer Heat in a Closed Vehicle Can Cost your Best Friend its Life

August 7, 2015 No Comment

When “just a few minutes” for a dog sitting in a closed vehicle turns into 5 or 10 minutes, it can become deadly. That’s why Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) spokesman John Van Zante locked himself in a closed vehicle to show how quickly temperatures can rise to deadly levels. This year’s news conference and […]

“King Tut” is the Pet of the Month

August 5, 2015 No Comment

“King Tut” is the Carmel Valley Life pet of the month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1 year old, 10 pound, Siamese – Flame Point cat. King Tut is still a kitten, but his personality has formed enough to see the kind of adult cat he’ll become. Before you adopt ask yourself how […]