Juvenile offenders learn a new way with man’s best friend

By Kerri S. Mabee, on May 22, 2012, at 12:04 am
The Canine Support Teams, a local group founded in 1989 provides specially trained dogs to people with disabilities for the purpose of gaining independence. (Kerri S. Mabee/SWRNN)

For young offenders in the Southwest Juvenile Hall system, there is an effort underway to instill values of responsibility and [...] Read More

Rain brings sweet deals for cat and dog lovers

By Guest Contributor, on February 7, 2012, at 5:08 am
Residents can adopt a dog on Tuesday for $20 and a cat for $15 –as long as they remember to say the phrase, “Boy, it’s raining cats and dogs!” (Flickr: ckay)

Riverside County Animal Services employees are set to celebrate the expected rain on Tuesday by splashing, er, slashing prices on [...] Read More

RivCo officials offer owners, public tips for pit bull safety

By Corie Maue, on January 27, 2012, at 5:00 am
(Flickr: mccoy77)

After news of a recent dog attack that resulted in serious injury to a Moreno Valley child, officials from the [...] Read More

Things to know before wrapping a bow on a Christmas pet

By Kerri S. Mabee, on December 16, 2011, at 10:22 am
Before adopting a new pet for Christmas, consider purchasing a gift certificate for under the tree. (Flickr: andrewr)

His big, sad eyes are working a sort of holiday magic on you. Something tugs at your heart, tempting you [...] Read More

Oak Mountain Winery to host Cause for Paws, supports animals needing care

By Kerri S. Mabee, on September 27, 2011, at 8:43 pm
(Contributed image)

Cause for Paws – a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for dogs and cats with diabetes — is set to [...] Read More

Two dogs, ‘O-Dog’ and Thunder, share field again Friday as Padres’ Orlando Hudson makes third appearance at the Storm

By Rachael Recker, on June 16, 2011, at 9:41 pm
Orlando Hudson

There still will be two dogs on the field at Lake Elsinore’s The Diamond come Friday. San Diego Padres second [...] Read More

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