Home » Archives by category » Encinitas (Page 4)

As the 1980’s song by Timbuk 3 goes….”Things are goin’ great and they’re only gettin better. We’re doin’ alright. Gettin’ good grades. The future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades.” Less than one year after being awarded a first-ever “Four Star” rating by Charity Navigator, your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas now appears […]

Continue reading …

The Drake Center for Veterinary Care and your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas are “joining paws” this summer to provide behind the scenes experiences for children interested in careers in veterinary medicine and animal care. “The ‘Animal Keepers’ session of Animal Camp is for children interested in animal care and training,” says RCHS […]

Continue reading …

High temperatures predicted for San Diego through the weekend are potentially dangerous or even deadly for pets. Rancho Coastal Humane Society spokesman John Van Zante says, “Normally we give this warning in July or August, but predicted high temperatures through the weekend can be hazardous or even deadly for pets, kids, and seniors and many […]

Continue reading …

INFO: “Lulu” is the Carmel Valley Life pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 1-1/2 year old, 42 pound, Siberian Husky. Lulu loves people and other dogs. She needs an active family that will help her use up her physical and mental energy. While Lulu is fully grown, she’s still […]

Continue reading …

INFO: “Neil Catrick Harris” is the pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society and he is featured as the pet of the month for The Carmel Valley Life. He’s a 4 year old, 8 pound, Short Haired Orange Tabby. Neil Catrick Harris is an active, friendly cat. His previous owner surrendered him […]

Continue reading …

INFO: “Patsy” is the pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society and she is featured as the pet of the month for The Carmel Valley Life. She’s a 3-1/2 year old, 17 pound, Beagle. Patsy has never had a real home and family. She loves people and craves attention. Patsy is going to need a mature, […]

Continue reading …

Thirty five Beagles ranging from puppies to pregnant moms to adults are scheduled to arrive at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas at 10:45 Monday morning, February 23rd.  A caravan of six vehicles will transport the dogs from a hoarder to the animal shelter. Some of the dogs and […]

Continue reading …

For only the third time in history, dogs will be allowed in the San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) during the “Third Annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden” on Saturday, February 21, 2015. One time each year your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and the San Diego Botanic Garden “join paws” to raise funds that […]

Continue reading …

A leak in a pickup truck owned by your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) started with a few drops of gasoline and ended in a blaze that destroyed the vehicle. The fire occurred late Sunday near the shelter’s campus at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas. Now shelter officials are asking the public for help. The […]

Continue reading …

Doorbells, shouting, and scary masks make Halloween a frightening night for our dogs and cats. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas is reminding pet owners to keep their best friends (and the trick-or-treaters) safe. “Halloween can be terrifying,” according to RCHS spokes-ghost John Van Zante. “The bell rings, we run to open the door, […]

Continue reading …

It takes a Hero to run a growing animal shelter. According to the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter, Rancho Coastal Humane Society President Jim Silveira is a hero! Silveira received the Wendell Cutting Humanitarian Award during the 12th annual Real Heroes Breakfast on Friday, October 3rd aboard the USS Midway Museum at 910 […]

Continue reading …

“Sebastian” is the pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society.  He’s a 2 year old, 13 pound, Domestic Long Hair cat. Sebastian is very playful and he has tons of energy.  There was another cat in his previous home.  Sebastian wanted to play.  The other cat didn’t.  So Sebastian’s owners surrendered him […]

Continue reading …