A 4-year-old dog named Maxwell is facing a critical deadline at the Castaic Animal Care Center, where he has received a 72-hour notification and is now at risk if he is not adopted or rescued in time. Maxwell, identification number #A5750264, is described by shelter staff as a 50-pound “pitsky”, a pit bull and husky mix, who appears to be ...

Castaic Animal Care Center officials are seeking a home for their newest dog, Lacy, a 6-year-old German Shepard ready to go to a new home. Lacy, #A5435740, is a sweet German Shepard that comes from a tragedy. Her last owner passed away and was then surrendered to Palmdale Animal Care and Control and finally transferred to the Castaic Animal Care ...

This sweet and smart Pitbull at Castaic Animal Care Center, Bijou, is ready to go home with a loving family! Bijou (#A5753139) is a loving Pitbull mix with lots of energy and a very good listener. She is also good with other dogs after she has some time to warm up. She is 3 years old, 66 pounds, and after ...

Dozens of dead chickens illegally dumped along a roadway in Acton late last year have now been confirmed to be carrying a highly contagious avian disease, raising concerns about potential exposure to other flocks in the area. **WARNING: This article contains images of deceased animals. Viewer discretion is advised.** The dead chickens were discovered November 24 near Crown Valley Church ...

The injured Mountain lion cub rescued from a Castaic neighborhood last month is continuing to recover and is now undergoing rehabilitation. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officials announced Tuesday that a mountain lion cub captured in Castaic two weeks ago has been transferred to Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue for ongoing care with the goal of returning her to ...

A mountain lion was recently spotted roaming a Castaic neighborhood, walking along a sidewalk and coming within feet of a homeowner’s front door.  The mountain lion sighting has raised concerns among residents and prompted renewed reminders about how to stay safe, reduce attractants, and protect pets in areas where wildlife and neighborhoods overlap. What to Do If You Encounter a ...

Come meet Carol at the Castaic Animal Care Center if you are interested in a gentle dog who is ready to find a home. Carol (#A5740152) is a 2-year-old, 50-pound Carolina Dog who arrived at the Castaic shelter as a transfer. She is easy to recognize by her brown coat and small black eyebrow markings that give her an expressive ...

The Castaic Animal Care Center is urging the community to consider adoption, especially for dogs like Brownie, a gentle and affectionate Siberian Husky who is waiting for a second chance. Brownie (ID #A5545188) is a 5-year-old, 68-pound Siberian Husky with a rich brown coat and striking blue eyes. He was recently surrendered through no fault of his own after his ...

Castaic Animal Care Center officials are urgently seeking a home for Palmer, a one-year-old dog who is at immediate risk and in need of adoption. Palmer, identified as #A5736025, arrived at the shelter on Oct. 30 as a stray alongside another dog, Frazier. The two were originally kenneled together, but while Frazier has since been placed in foster care, Palmer ...

This week’s featured pet at the Castaic Animal Care Center is Charlie Brown , a calm 6-year-old male mixed breed weighing 70 pounds.  Charlie Brown (Animal ID #A5743798) was found as a stray alongside another dog and has some minor scratches on his face. He loves affection and gets along well with calm female dogs. If you’re looking to add ...