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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
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San Diego Humane Society says city's proposed funding cuts are ‘devastating'
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's recent draft budget included slashing a contract with the Humane Society by 20%, prompting the organization to warn that this could impact public safety and put both animals and humans at risk. The draft budget was announced by the mayor's office on Tuesday, including a $13.6 million net decrease in 'external contracts and services.' Of that amount, $6.5 million would be reduced from services in the city's Parks and Recreation Department. City of San Diego's preliminary budget proposes cuts to arts funding, library hours and more Specifically, the San Diego Humane Society's animal services contract would be among those expected to take a hit. 'This adjustment includes the reduction of $3.5 million in non-personnel expenditures associated with the San Diego Humane Society Animal Services contract,' the proposed budget stated. 'The 20% reduction in the Animal Services contract with the San Diego Humane Society will affect services like patrols, with further impacts to be determined.' However, on Wednesday, SDHS issued a statement, saying the trickle-down effects could be 'far more severe.' By making cuts to the contract, the organization said they would be unable to respond to animal cruelty or neglect cases, no animal law enforcement and no park patrols to confront off-leash or aggressive animals. It would also mean no enforcement of rabies control and other public health matters, and no investigations of animal bites, SDHS added. 'To say this would be a devastating blow to our mission and our service to the community would be a tremendous understatement,' said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and chief executive officer of SDHS. Additionally, the organization implied the city would need to find a new provider for animal control and sheltering services if the proposed budget cuts were to pass. A public hearing will take place on Monday, April 21. The city council will hold more hearings from May 5 to 9. Mayor Gloria will then release a revised proposal on May 14, and the city council is expected to vote on a final budget by June 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
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Stray goat rescued after running loose in San Diego neighborhood
(Watch the video of the rescue above, courtesy of San Diego Humane Society) SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A stray goat that was seen gallivanting around a southeast San Diego neighborhood Wednesday morning has been rescued. The San Diego Humane Society said it received a call around 10:20 a.m. from a resident in Valencia Park who saw the goat in the grassy field behind their home. Humane Law Enforcement officers responded to the area to capture the goat. However, because the goat had plenty of space to roam, SDHS' Emergency Response Team had to help with the rescue. Eyes itching? Sneezing more? It could be due to rising pollen levels A team of 12 responders safely guided the goat, described as a male Anglo-Nubian, into a livestock trailer using a long orange plastic fence, SDHS officials stated. The goat was then transported to the humane society's Escondido campus, which provides specialized care for livestock. Per SDHS rules regarding all lost animals, the goat was placed on a 72-hour stray hold until it is claimed by the owner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
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Rescuers use orange fence to corral loose goat in San Diego
April 10 (UPI) -- The San Diego Humane Society said it took a total 12 officers to wrangle a goat found wandering loose in the city. The SDHS said the male Anglo-Nubian goat was reported Wednesday morning in the Valencia Park neighborhood. Officers arrived to find the animal in a large grassy field, with plenty of room to flee. The rescuers called in backup and a total 12 officers ended up using a plastic orange fence to guide the goat into a waiting livestock trailer. The goat is being cared for at the SDHS' Escondido Campus until its owner can be identified. The rescue came just a few days after the San Diego Humane Society rounded up an emu running loose through Vista, a suburb of the city. The emu is also currently being kept in Escondido.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Emu running loose in North County rescued
VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — An injured emu was rescued Wednesday night in Vista. Reports of an emu running loose and wandering into a yard in the 600 block of Vale View Drive prompted San Diego Humane Society's officers to respond, the animal agency said in a news release Thursday. Humane Law Enforcement and its Emergency Response Team were able to take the emu to SDHS' Escondido campus. North County woman competes on dating show 'Farmer Wants a Wife' The emu had injuries to its neck and right wing, according to animal officials. 'To ensure a safe and comfortable recovery, the emu has been placed in a fully enclosed yard where our medical staff is closely monitoring and treating their wounds,' Nina Thompson with SDHS said. The animal shelter's staff temporarily named the emu Claudius, who is around three years old and will remain on a 72-hour stray hold while next steps are determined. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
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Woman bit by own dog in Grant Hill
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A woman was attacked by her own dog during a walk Friday in the Grant Hill neighborhood. Around noon, the San Diego Police Department requested assistance from the San Diego Human Society's law enforcement team about a dog bite incident in the 100 block of 29th Street, Nina Thompson with SDHS said in a news release. An American Pit Terrier type-dog had redirected and bitten the pet owner, causing severe injuries, according to animal officials. Body found in Ocean Beach identified as missing kayaker 'The biting dog, and her litter of eight neonate puppies, will undergo a mandatory 10-day bite quarantine at San Diego Humane Society in accordance with state rabies protocols,' Thompson said. 'The mother dog will serve her bite quarantine at our San Diego Campus, and the puppies in foster care.' All the owner's animals, five adult dogs and eight puppies, were taken to SDHS' San Diego campus for emergency boarding during the investigation. SDHS is looking to contact family members or friends of the victim. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigations@ and reference case number 245761. In December, a Mira Mesa man died after he was mauled by his three dogs at a neighborhood park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
