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Morro Bay law requires owners to keep their dogs on leash in public areas.

SB County urges pet owners to plan ahead for emergencies

Amanda Wernik

Disasters like wildfires, floods and earthquakes can be especially dangerous for animals. According to County officials, planning ahead could save your pet’s life.

Doja Cat looks out the window of the Cal Poly Cat Shelter. She's one of the cats currently up for adoption.

Health, Science and Technology

SLO County heat wave could put pets at risk of heatstroke

Sarina Grossi

The Central Coast’s high temperatures are not only impacting humans— pets can also suffer from the heat in San Luis Obispo County.

Miami-Dade County's animal shelter takes in more than 28,000 dogs and cats each year. In 2012, the county adopted a resolution that the shelter would become a no-kill facility. But even no-kill shelters can euthanize up to 10 percent of their animals.

Health, Science and Technology

Three Central Coast nonprofits to host “Snip & Chip” event to fight pet overpopulation in SLO County

Benjamin Purper

This Sunday, three Central Coast nonprofits will turn the Nipomo Cat and Dog Hospital and its parking lot into the site of a clinic providing spay and neuter services, pet vaccinations and more.