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Pets of the Week: Dumpling and Cypress are ready for adoption
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (206+ words) These two pets are among those available for adoption in the Long Beach and South Bay areas. Say hello to Dumpling, a 5-year-old bulldog who wants nothing more than a friend to share a calm and loving life with. This…...
Is it legal to drive with a pet on your lap in California?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (446+ words) Q: Gilbert Martinez of Chino said he often sees drivers with a pet sitting on their lap while their vehicle is moving. This seems like a hazard. He asked if there are any laws to address this issue. Martinez also asked…...
What are some of California’s new 2026 laws? Ask the Lawyer
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (281+ words) Dear readers: As this year comes to an end, I wanted to highlight some of the new laws we will have here in California in 2026. These new laws give you a sense of the diversity of laws that are enacted…...
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (859+ words) By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and MENGSHIN LIN, Associated Press A Hawaii County law set to take effect at the start of the new year bans feeding feral animals on county property. It's an effort to protect native species, such as…...
Pets of the Week: Sage and Acorn are ready for adoption
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (218+ words) These two pets are among those available for adoption in the Long Beach and South Bay areas. Sage is a sweet kitten who loves to play all day long. She enjoys eating wet food, taking long naps on her perch…...
Pets of the Week: Nova and Mochi are ready for adoption
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) These two pets are among those available for adoption in the Long Beach and South Bay areas. Nova is a 4-year-old yellow Labrador retriever mix who is searching for her new friends for life. She is an affectionate and playful…...
Pets of the Week: Poppy and Happy are ready for adoption
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (190+ words) These two pets are among those available for adoption in the Long Beach and South Bay areas. Meet Poppy, a 7-month-old domestic shorthair " who is a big cuddle bug. Poppy goes in for cuddles and purrs instantly while enjoying the…...
Pets of the Week: Brussel Sprout and Malory are ready for adoption
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) These two pets are among those available for adoption in the Long Beach and South Bay areas. Meet Brussel Sprout, a 4-month-old kitten with a beautiful brown tabby coat and a loving personality. Brussel Sprout enjoys taking long naps, playing…...
One cat death is a tragedy. 43,000 human deaths is a statistic
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (526+ words) SACRAMENTO " San Francisco is an admittedly quirky city, but an emotional debate there over the tragic death of a cat is strangely emblematic about the way too many Americans react to current events. Something bad happens and then throngs of…...
Pets of the Week: Polo and Pugsly are ready for adoption
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) These two pets are among those available for adoption in the Long Beach and South Bay areas. Polo is a 5-month-old kitten with a beautiful orange coat and a sparkling personality. He enjoys eating wet food, playing with toys and…...