1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [ story]
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OPINION / COMMENTARY / BLOGS
Monday, Apr 22, 2024
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
The post-pandemic increase of dogs in...
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Thursday, Jul 13, 2023
Working in the animal welfare field can be an emotionally challenging career choice. Dealing with life and death situations, witnessing animal abuse and neglect and struggling with limited resources when there is so much need has caused many in this field to leave and pursue other types of work.
However,...
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Monday, Jun 5, 2023
Conrad, a five-year-old german shepherd, is one of the many dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center. For more information, click [here].
Shelter Animals Count, the most trusted and current source for animal sheltering data, spotlights a trend in dog euthanasia from the newly-released Intake and Outcome...
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Monday, Nov 14, 2022
One of the most defining aspects of working in animal welfare is that you never know what situations may come your way, especially in a county the size of Los Angeles. These surprises and challenges must be responded to and resolved, while also maintaining our ongoing operational effectiveness and planning...
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Thursday, Sep 16, 2021
One of the toughest decisions a pet owner can face is no longer being able to keep their beloved pet. Pet owners have limited options when rehoming their pet – find a new home on their own, without any safeguards or guidance, or bring their pet to an animal care center, which can cause stress to...
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Thursday, Aug 26, 2021
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, which includes Castaic Animal Care Center, is recruiting volunteers.
Break a sweat and get in your steps with DACC’s high-energy dog play group activities. Learn and explore medical responsibilities of shelter medicine. Our Care Centers...
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Monday, Sep 21, 2020
The California Animal Welfare Association announced Monday the launch of the state’s first Certified Animal Control Officer program along with the inaugural group of certified officers.
This program promotes and ensures a high level of professionalism in animal care and control by setting standards,...
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Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020
As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered pets.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, defines surrendered animals as animals...
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Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018
Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control is offering discounted pet adoptions at its seven county animal care centers.
The special promotion will end on Dec. 31.
This holiday season, bring home a new family member and share the gift of love.
The Castaic Animal Care Center is located at 31044 North...
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Friday, Nov 30, 2018
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested two men in the northwest Los Angeles County community of Neenach on felony weapons and animal cruelty charges, according to station officials.
Here’s the story from the station’s social media:
“On Thursday, Nov....
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