A veterinarian in Santa Clarita is offering advice on what to do if an adult dog has decided they prefer to wait and potty inside the house after being taken outside for regular potty breaks. “That is really hard,” said Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema Veterinary Centre. “It is harder to train adult dogs than it is puppies. It’s not ...

A veterinarian in Santa Clarita is encouraging animal lovers who are thinking about getting a new best friend to adopt their valentine this year. “Welcoming a dog or cat that is in need of a home at any point is a great thing, so why not do it on Valentine’s Day?” said Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema Veterinary Centre. As ...

Officials with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have offered an additional reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a Santa Clarita resident who allegedly killed a racoon with an illegal trap. Earlier this week, a raccoon was found dead after being caught in what is believed to have been an illegally-set ...

Wildlife Emergency Services officials are searching for a Santa Clarita resident who allegedly killed a raccoon after attempting to trap the animal, officials said.   Earlier this week a resident on the 28000 block of Rock Canyon Drive in Saugus, allegedly snared a raccoon with an illegal foothold trap and became entangled in a tree where it died, said Rebecca Dmytryk, ...

A veterinarian in Santa Clarita is naming the most common New Year’s resolution she sees humans make for their pets, and offering advice on how to make this resolution a success. Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema Veterinary Centre noted that weight loss and increased activity can be a New Year’s resolution humans not only make for themselves, but for their ...

As December gets underway, a veterinarian in Santa Clarita is offering cat owners in the community a few safety tips when it comes to holiday decorating. Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema Veterinary Centre noted that cats tend to get into trouble with holiday decorations because of their naturally curious nature and inclination to think everything is for them.  “Most cats ...

A veterinarian in Santa Clarita is talking about how shelter and rescue volunteers can help pair families with their new best friends this holiday season. Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema Veterinary Centre regularly advocates for searching for new pets at shelters and rescues, noting, “I’m a big proponent for adopting.” Some people may have reservations about adopting because they don’t ...

A veterinarian in Santa Clarita is giving her top two recommendations for pet supplements, which can usually be given either in liquid or treat form. The first supplement Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto from Cinema Veterinary Centre recommends for most dogs and cats is an omega 3 fatty acid supplement in the form of fish oil.  “It’s a really good supplement for ...

Cinema Veterinary Centre is set to return to the Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair in October, which is held annually in Santa Clarita in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month. Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto and her team are planning to have a vendor booth at the event, which aims to celebrate pets, encourage animal awareness and promote pet adoption, ...

Gibbon Conservation Center officials are planning to leave Santa Clarita after 40 years, and have launched a “Relocation Fund” to help them find a new space to continue their mission. A combination of things prompted the need for the nonprofit’s move, ranging from finances and development in the area to zoning and climate changes, according to Director Gabriella Skollar.  “The ...