A potentially fatal dog parasite has been found in part of the Colorado River that runs through California, research by UC Riverside scientists confirmed. The parasitic flatworm, Heterobilharzia americana, commonly known as a liver fluke, was found along parts of the Colorado River  between Arizona and California, the furthest west the parasite has ever been found, according to experts from ...

A mountain lion was spotted this weekend in Canyon Country. What should you do when faced with one?  While many animals hibernate during the winter season, mountain lions are always on the move and it is important to know what to do when encountering one. Even though mountain lions generally avoid humans, they still make their way from the mountains ...

Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of certain holiday plants this season in order to help protect their pets With the holiday season in full swing, many people use festive plants as holiday decorations to show the festive spirit in their homes. “The truth of the matter is, most plants might make the animal drool or get a tummy ...

Adopt Truly, a sweet pup from the Castaic Animal Care Center, ready for a forever home with a loving family. Truly arrived at the Castaic Animal Care Center in October and is ready to find her forever home.  “She is social and playful with other large dogs and is a helper dog in playgroups,” said officials with the Castaic Animal ...

Adopt Blossom, a sweet pup from the Castaic Animal Care Center, ready for a forever home with a loving family this fall. Blossom arrived at the Castaic Animal Care Center in September and is ready to find her forever home.  “She’s a smart girl with lots of personality,” said officials with the Castaic Animal Care Center. Blossom is a 3-year-old, ...

Adopt Lemon and Pepper, a cute pair of cats from the Castaic Animal Care Center, ready for a forever home with a loving family. Pepper and Lemon have spent their whole lives together, arrived at the Castaic Animal Care Center in September and are ready to find a forever home for the both of them. “Two cats are always better ...

Adopt Arvin, a sweet pup from the Castaic Animal Care Center, ready for a forever home with a loving family this fall. Arvin arrived at the Castaic Animal Care Center in September and is ready to find his forever home. “His happiness is contagious,” said officials with the Castaic Animal Care Center. Arvin is a 1-year-old, 50-pound German Shepherd who ...

Adopt Bubba, a sweet pup from the Castaic Animal Care Center ready for a forever home with a loving family this fall.  Bubba arrived at the Castaic Animal Care Center in August as a stray and is ready to find his forever home.  “Bubba has the cutest underbite,” said officials with the Castaic Animal Care Center.  Bubba is a 4-year-old, ...

Adopt Ryder, a sweet pup from the Castaic Animal Care Center and give him a forever home with a loving family.  Ryder arrived at the Castaic Animal Care Center in August and is ready to find his forever home.  “Ryder was the shyest of the traveling trio but he is smart and making amazing progress,” said officials with the Castaic ...

A Santa Clarita field herpetologist sat down with KHTS to discuss the different snakes living amongst us in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as insight into preventing possible bites. Several snakes call Santa Clarita home, including the king snake, gopher snake, and Crotalus helleri, commonly known as the Southern Pacific rattlesnake. While it has been rumored that the Mojave ...