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35 Beagles from Suspected Hoarder to Arrive at RCHS

February 26, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

The Third Annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden”

February 9, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

Local Animal Shelter Seeks Help with Burned Truck

January 14, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

It Takes a Hero to Run Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society

October 20, 2014 No Comment

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 […]

RC Humane Society to Host Event at Del Mar Country Club

September 15, 2014 No Comment

“Help Us Grow” will be the theme when your Rancho Coastal Humane Society hosts its annual Celebration of Second Chances on Saturday, September 20 from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. RCHS officials explain that this growth is long overdue. “Since Rancho Coastal Humane Society was founded […]

Del Mar Country Club to Host “Celebration of Second Chances”

August 14, 2014 No Comment

“Help Us Grow” or “HUG” will be the goal when animal lovers, community leaders, and friends of your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) gather for the Celebration of Second Chances. The 2014 Celebration will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa […]

Dirty Dogs & Hotel Indigo Host Dog-Focused Fundraiser

August 1, 2014 No Comment

Dirty Dogs and Hotel Indigo Raise $1,500 for “Furry” Non-Profit Del Mar was bustling with dogs Wednesday night as Hotel Indigo hosted the latest in a series of dog-focused fundraisers called Bark After Dark. The bi-monthly fundraisers are organized by local dog wash, Dirty Dogs. The event drew more than 200 dog owners and their […]

Why Do More Pets Run Away on the 4th of July Than Any Other Day?

July 3, 2014 No Comment

There’s nothing independent about Independence Day for a family whose pet has run away. Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas is reminding owners that more American pets run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. “The best thing you can do is prevent it from happening,” says RCHS spokesman […]

Encinitas Art Exhibition to Keep Pets and People Safe

June 27, 2014 No Comment

Seventeen local artists will join paws to help the animal victims of domestic violence during the Zoonitas Extravaganza Exhibition benefiting the Animal Safehouse Program at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Encinitas Library Gallery at 540 Cornish Drive, […]

The Dangers to Pets and People Left in a Closed Vehicle

June 24, 2014 No Comment

While curiosity might kill a cat, a routine stop at a convenience store can be deadly for a dog, child, elderly person, or others with medical issues during the hot summer months. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) spokesman John Van Zante will demonstrate the danger when he locks himself in a closed vehicle this Thursday, […]

Who Make’s Your Pets Food, and Why it Matters

June 23, 2014 No Comment

There was a very cool graphic that circulating on social media last week. The image visually demonstrates which corporations produce which pet foods. The major pets food manufacturers represented are Mars, Del Monte Foods, Nestle and Colgate-Palmolive. Perhaps you’re asking yourself, who cares who produces my dog’s pets food? We care. Dog food is not […]

Adopt a Cat and Save “9 Lives for 10 Dollars” – RCHS

June 20, 2014 No Comment

Adopt a cat or kitten this month and get nine lives for only ten dollars at the local humane society. June is “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.” Between now and the end of June 30th your Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dropping the adoption fee for every cat and kitten in the Cattery to only $10. […]