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L.A. County Animal Shelters See Rising Trend In Dog Admissions

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) reported a recent increase in stray dog admissions. The DACC reported that 4,971 dogs were admitted to animal care centers, averaging a 26.7 percent increase since the first quarter of 2022. Giving an increase of 1,048 dogs admitted to the seven animal shelters compared to previous reports. “We believe ...

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Castaic Animal Care Center Waives Pet Adoption, Vaccination Fees For The ‘Howlidays’

The Castaic Animal Care Center is celebrating the “pawlidays” by offering waived adoption, vaccination and microchip fees for furry friends adopted before the new year.  In an initiative put forth by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, all locations, including the Castaic Animal Care Center, are offering waived pet adoption fees during the holiday season.  See ...

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Keep Pets Safe For Fourth Of July, County Officials Warn

Fourth of July is a day to celebrate America’s independence. But for pets, it’s no festivity. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. While most firework displays are illegal in the Santa Clarita Valley, several city-sanctioned events are scheduled, causing loud booms and bangs, something that pets and pet owners are not fond ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Jack, Castaic Animal Shelter (VIDEO)

A handsome lab mix named Jack has been at the Castaic Animal Shelter the longest of all the dogs there, and is a volunteer favorite for his calm, easygoing demeanor and unique coloring. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here.. At five years old, Jack found himself at the shelter because he didn’t get along with a ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Latte, Madeline’s Angels Pet Sanctuary (VIDEO)

KHTS-Adopt-a-Pet-Latte Adopted

UPDATE: Latte was pulled from the shelter by Madeline’s Angels Pet Sanctuary. For more information on how to adopt Latte, email mapsanimalrescue@gmail.com.  A gentle three-year-old pit bull named Latte has taken social media by storm this week with her pensive cream-colored eyes and fall flower crown as volunteers from the Castaic Animal Shelter urgently work to find her a home. ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Drogo, Castaic Animal Shelter (VIDEO)

KHTS Adopt a Pet - Drogo Adopted

Named after a character from the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones,” Drogo is a one-year-old pit bull puppy who came to the Castaic Animal Shelter as a stray. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here. “Drogo’s a big puppy,” said Renee Focht, a shelter volunteer. “He doesn’t probably realize how large he is, but he’s still ...

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Valencia Nissan Pet Adoption Day Nets 13 Adoptions From Castaic Animal Shelter

Valencia Nissan Pet Adoption Day

Last weekend’s Valencia Nissan Pet Adoption Day saw a total of 13 pets adopted from the Castaic Animal Shelter — 10 dogs and three cats. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Valencia Nissan covered the cost of adoption fees for dogs and issued vouchers to attendees to adopt from the shelter that ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Lilly, Castaic Animal Shelter (VIDEO)

KHTS-Adopt-a-Pet-Lilly Adopted

Watching Lilly prance through the play yard at the Castaic Animal Shelter and roll around gleefully in the grass, a passerby would probably never guess the chihuahua/corgi mix is 8 years old. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here. A volunteer favorite at the shelter, Lilly seems to be the perfect balance between calm and energetic, independent ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Grace, Castaic Animal Shelter (VIDEO)

KHTS-Adopt-a-Pet-Grace Adopted

On May 29, a tiny one-month-old kitten was thrown from a moving vehicle and left to die. She was suffering from a traumatic brain injury when she was found and brought to the Castaic Animal Shelter, and has quickly become the shelter’s miracle kitten. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here. Named Grace by her foster mom, ...

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KHTS Adopt A Pet: Castaic Shelter Cat Solarium Spotlight (VIDEO)

KHTS Adopt a Pet - Solarium Spotlight Updated

Tucked away in the cat building at the Castaic Animal Shelter is a free-roaming solarium filled with natural sunlight, enticing wall perches and hideaway kitty cubbies. The solarium’s three resident cats — Button, Willow and Panther — have been waiting for their forever homes for over a month, so the Features team stopped by to meet them in a special ...

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