Tabitha is a 4-year-old female Yorkshire terrier/poodle mix. She is an affectionate, loving, sweet, sensitive girl. She starts off shy and takes her time getting to know new people. She is looking for a quiet, adult-only household with someone who is experienced with timid dogs like her. Tab…
Blitzen is a 5-year-old male German shorthaired pointer. Just like Santa’s working reindeer Blitzen, Blitzen the dog is a working breed dog. His smart mind and high energy level mean he needs to have jobs to keep him busy. Even a simple game of fetch makes him happy — he will bark at you aga…
Mojo, your new daily dose of magic if you adopt him, is a 2-year-old male tabby cat who is friendly, sweet and enjoys affection. He’s equal parts playful pounce‑artist and professional nap supervisor, with a talent for appearing exactly when you need a little extra joy. He enjoys quietly lou…
A lone coyote stunned biologists and others by swimming to Alcatraz Island earlier this year. Initially, biologists thought it swam from San Francisco, about a mile away. But DNA analysis revealed it came from Angel Island, twice the distance. The coyote's journey impressed experts, highlighting its resilience. Camilla Fox from Project Coyote says the animal likely left its home in search of a mate or territory. Video of the coyote in the San Francisco Bay surfaced in January. Park officials planned to relocate it because of Alcatraz's seabird habitat, but the coyote hasn't been seen since.
The first of 1,500 beagles being removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business are adjusting to their new lives as animal welfare groups move them to shelters to prepare them for adoption. Ridglan Farms in rural Blue Mounds was the site of a violent clash last month between activists trying to break in and police who repelled them with tear gas and pepper spray. But the Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy had already been working for months to purchase the animals and find them better homes.
Cinnamon, as you can see, is an incredibly handsome bearded dragon. He’s fresh off of his media tour, having just visited the Star 101.3 radio studio where he was a standout star on the Marcus in the Morning show. He is very outgoing and loves adventures, so this was right up his alley. He’s…
If anyone knows why Easter landed so early this year, Sisi is all ears and she’d like you to explain it to her please. Easter is her busiest time of the year, and she is still a little tired from having to make and deliver all those Easter baskets on such a crunched timeline this year. Durin…
Remi is a 7-year-old Catahoula leopard dog/pit bull mix. Catahoula leopard dogs, named after Catahoula Parish in Louisiana, are known for being intelligent, intensely loyal and protective of their people. Remi’s pit bull side is perhaps the source of her other characteristics: confident, eag…
Junior is a 2-year-old international, cultured gentleman. He descends from a long line of distinguished ancestors of seven different breeds. You may have spotted the heavy American Staffordshire terrier in him, but who would have guessed he has a 3% combination of toy and miniature poodle in…
Calling all beachgoers, river rafters, lake visitors and sprinkler hoppers. Meet Zelda, a 2-year-old German shepherd/rottweiler mix who LOVES the water. Her favorite activities at the shelter are splashing around in the rooftop pool and romping in the fountain in the play yard. There was a t…
Dahlia is a 1-year-old pit bull/German shepherd mix. True to her name, Dahlia likes to stop and smell the flowers (and everything else) during leisurely walks. She enjoys watching television, so if you’re looking for a Netflix/pet flicks companion, she’s your girl. She went on a field trip r…
Basil is a sweet and happy 3-year-old bulldog/pit bull mix. Right in time for basil season, Basil the dog is available for adoption. Did you know the warm weather herb is used medicinally by many people? Well, Basil the bulldog is also good medicine. He likes to give hugs, and the adorable s…
Lucky is an outgoing and friendly 1-year-old pit bull mix full of goofy puppy antics. He likes to say hello to people and dogs alike on his walks and sniff all the scents the world has to offer. He loves checking out the sites during car rides and is always ready to party upon arrival. If it…
Miso is 1-year-old female Siberian husky/pit bull mix. Much like nutrient dense miso paste, Miso the pup is good for people. Her caretakers don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say Miso adopters, like miso paste eaters, just may notice improvements in their digestion, immune function an…
Bernie is a sweet 2-year-old male Holland lop rabbit. He is active and curious and loves to explore. He has really warmed up to being held and loved by his caretakers, even allowing them to brush his gorgeous furry coat. If you give him some dandelion greens, he might reward you later by flo…
Bodie is an affectionate 1-year-old male shepherd mix. He’s a sweet, rambunctious fellow who is always excited to make new friends and play. He loves romping around the yard and showing off his latest and greatest toy. He’s a very smart boy. He has the world’s best "sit," and now he’s workin…
There were many fun activities sixth grader Arthur Shilt expected to do while vacationing in Italy with his mom, but he did not anticipate developing a passion for the many stray cats he came across.
Octavia is a rottweiler/Staffordshire terrier mix who loves belly rubs and going on walks. She adores being around people, and more than one admirer has been overheard calling her a lovebug. Octavia is ready to be a devoted and lively companion. She’s affectionate, full of energy, and always…
NEW YORK — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too.
Juni is an outgoing 1-year-old pit bull mix looking for his forever family. He’s hoping to go to the mountains, beach and everywhere in between with them. Juni loves everyone. He is a playing expert and especially likes to play with big dogs. He’ll be best suited if any resident kids in his …
Chip is an adult male Holland lop rabbit. Isn’t he adorable? Holland lops are known for their small size, floppy ears, gentle nature, friendliness and love of their owners. Chip is no exception. This cute little guy loves to spend time with his people. He’ll hop right over to you and ask for…
Did you commit to having a little less sugar in the new year, but still want to have something sweet throughout your days that makes you feel good? Meet Oreo! Oreo is a 10-month-old border collie/shepherd mix. He is affectionate and devoted to his people. Both border collies and shepherds ar…
NEW YORK — Dogs are great at learning action commands like “sit” and “stay.” They’re less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky or stuffed toys are called.
Looking for a couple of sweet, sassy, intelligent, loyal additions to your family? Look no further. Fiona and Fritz are a bonded pair of adult budgies looking together for their forever home. They are a loving and vocal pair who like to preen each other and give kisses. Fiona (green) was bor…
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday urging the city’s Recreation and Park Commission to rename a street in Golden Gate Park after Claude the albino alligator, a cultural fixture that passed away last month.
Greg is a medium-sized, mixed-breed cuddle-bug currently thriving in his foster home. His foster family says, “Greg would do best in a home where someone values loving companionship, emotional connection and snuggles. He’s the kind of dog who listens with his eyes, bonds deeply and is just w…
Two beloved San Francisco Zoo animals were euthanized last week due to declining health, zoo officials said.
Are you looking to start off 2026 with some extra flair ... perhaps with a purr-sonal chef/masseuse? Read on — Patches may be for you. This 1 1/2-year-old female calico cat makes purr-fect biscuits with her paws. She may start off on the shy side, but once you are pals, she will be kneading …
SAN FRANCISCO — A Northern California man caught a plump canary rockfish he says weighed in at 10.25 pounds, likely setting state and world records.
Cinnamon is a German shepherd/reindeer/Santa mix, as you can see from his antler and hat. He is also a local celebrity. He has helped at outreach events, made a media appearance in-studio, received an award on behalf of the shelter at a professional hockey game, and more. Cinnamon’s foster f…
Pudding is a 7-month-old domestic medium-haired cat who’s as sweet as her name implies. She is curious, social and loves playing with her toys. It’s appropriate that her facial markings look like the Empire State Building because, as kittens go, she is certainly as iconic and popular as Midt…
A woman was walking her daughter’s pet poodle in the area of Palm and Hayward avenues south of downtown San Mateo Monday morning when a masked suspect took the dog and fled before being tracked down and collared by police.
On a jagged coastline in Central California, brown pelicans take flight to feed on a vast school of fish just offshore. The water churns in whitecaps as the big-billed birds plunge beneath the surface in search of northern anchovies, Pacific sardines and mackerel. It is what scientists call a "feeding frenzy." And it is an encouraging sign for a bird that has struggled in recent years with a warming ocean, inconsistent breeding patterns and toxic algae blooms in Southern California. The California brown pelican was once on the federal endangered species list. Though removed in 2009, the big birds still face a fight for survival.
Creature is a juvenile green iguana who still has quite a bit of growing to do. Isn’t he a little cutie? Some green iguanas reach up to 6 feet in length, so very soon he will be a BIG cutie! He loves to munch on greens and veggies and very much appreciates a good high humidity shower. Creatu…
The whole “pets are family members” idea isn’t just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets.
Astrid is a 2-year-old, medium-sized female Siberian husky mix. The Scandinavian name Astrid is sometimes interpreted as “divinely beautiful.” This makes sense when you look at this beauty, right? Astrid’s name also fits if you consider her popular French TV series namesake Astrid Nielsen, a…
“Hunny, I’m home!” This could be you every night if you adopt Hunny the bunny. Hunny is a 1 1/2-year-old lionhead mix rabbit. You can bring home this autumn leaf/pumpkin pie/cinnamon-colored beauty just in time for Thanksgiving. Hunny is a gentle and sensitive guy. Some kind words and scratc…
Clarabelle is a 2-year-old domestic short-haired cat who loves to greet new friends with soft meows and lots of head butts. Clarabelle’s Disney namesake, Clarabelle the cow, once got the kitty cat blues because she wanted a cat so deeply. She sang, “Oh what a pity, I wish I had a kitty, a fe…
Jan is a 1-year-old pit bull/husky mix who’s living with her foster family until her furr-ever family finds her. If that is you, you are in for a treat. Her foster mom says Jan will make a loyal and loving friend to some lucky person. Jan is with her foster family so she can get used to and …
Tammy is a 1-year-old pit bull with two speeds — fast and sloooow. When in her fast gear, she is MOVING. You might find her wrestling rambunctiously with her friends, running zoomies in the yard, or on an ambitious hike with her person. When in her slow gear, Tammy might be contentedly lying…
Rescuers have saved a pet dog that fell off an oceanside bluff in San Francisco and spent more than 20 minutes clinging to a narrow ledge. Officials say the dog was playing with another pooch on Tuesday at Fort Funston, which is a coastal park with steep bluffs. Firefighters say the dog slipped on some vegetation, lost its traction and fell over the cliff. One rescuer rappelled down, attached a harness to the dog and held it as they were pulled back up top together. Rescuers then reunited the dog with its owner.
Burlingame’s Parks and Recreation Department enlisted two cats for a job only felines could handle. Their mission is to eradicate rodents scouring near picnic tables and infesting trash bins.
Do you know why fish are so smart? Because they swim in schools. Adopt Denim and Dewdrop, this cute pair of gouramis, and you, too, will be telling all your friends excellent fish jokes. Watching fish swim has been shown to have a calming effect on people, helping to lower stress hormones an…
Earlier this month the giant garter snake joined an illustrious group including Dungeness crab, grizzly bears and redwood trees when it became an official symbol of the state of California.
Nina is a 4-year-old brown tabby cat, and she feels very ready to go home with the right person. She is very sweet and needs someone who ‘gets’ her. Are you a cat whisperer? Do you speak ‘cat?’ Well, Nina might be for you. Nina likes to greet people with headbutts and soft meows. She loves a…
Losing a pet often is the first time children encounter death. Psychologists and pet bereavement specialists say the experience can be an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people process grief as adults. They say parents and guardians can help children accept the painful permanence of death and guide them through a healthy and healing mourning process. Children as young as 4 may struggle to grasp the concept of death, while older children may need more emotional support. A child’s closeness to a pet and whether the death was sudden also can shape individual responses. Experts advise parents to avoid euphemisms and to share their own feelings of grief.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Thursday to abolish cat declawing, making California one of few states to outlaw the practice.
Silly Billy is a 1-year-old pit bull/husky mix who loves to give and receive affection. For Halloween he plans to go as the most handsome dog in all of San Mateo County. As you can see, he’s nailed it. Silly Billy is road tested. He does very well in the car and is quite easy to walk — loose…
The Burlingame United Methodist Church held its 21st Annual Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn of the church Sunday, Oct. 5. In addition to a pet parade and treats for pets, recognition was given to those nonprofits whose contributions helped animals in the community. Here, the Rev. A…
Do you have a predator proof-enclosure and a nice-sized backyard? Is it legal for you to have roosters there? If so, meet Zack. Zack is a young male chicken looking for his forever family. Chickens can make excellent pets. They are known to be affectionate, intelligent and loyal to their peo…
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