The Carmel Valley Life | Archive | Pets

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 […]

Top Ten List of “Charities Worth Watching”

July 30, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

Summer Education Camp Visits Veterinary Care Clinic

July 20, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

Record High Temperatures on the Way can be Deadly for Dogs and People

June 24, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

“Lulu” is the Pet of the Month at The Carmel Valley Life

June 15, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

“Neil Catrick Harris” is the Pet of the Month for The Carmel Valley Life

April 20, 2015 No Comment

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 […]

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

March 19, 2015 No Comment

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, […]

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 […]

“Dixie Due” is the Pet of the Week

February 9, 2015 No Comment

“Dixie Due” is the pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s a 10 year old, 44 pound, Labrador Retriever mix. Dixie is one of the senior dogs at the shelter. Even though she has some gray on her face, she still has the energy and playful personality of a puppy. She […]

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 […]