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Pet of the Week- Canela

Pet of the Week- Canela
Loading 1 of 1Meet Canela!

An outgoing and spunky little girl, Canela is a charming dog. At about two-years of age, Canela is energetic and friendly, mostly because she loves her human friends! She really enjoys her daily walks and does great on a leash. Canela will be perfectly happy in a somewhat active home that also enjoys daily walks, but understands naps and cuddle time are equally important. Come meet Canela and her pup friends at the Sacramento SPCA.

Calif. coyote hunting contest to proceed as planned

Calif. coyote hunting contest to proceed as planned

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Despite pleas from animal welfare advocates, the California game commission has declined to intervene in a controversial coyote hunting contest this weekend in wolf country.

But members of the commission did ask at their meeting on Wednesday whether they had the authority to regulate the contests in the future.

On Saturday and Sunday, hunters will fan across Modoc County in northeast California to see who can kill the most coyotes in a contest sponsored by a local gun club. The winner gets a silver buckle.

Animal welfare advocates argued before the Fish and Game Commission that the hunt is inhumane. They also said coyotes help control vermin, playing an important role in the ecosystem.

Margo Parks of the California Cattlemen's Association said coyotes cause $4 million in damage annually.

Hartz issues recall on dog treats

Hartz Mountain Corp., who makes a variety of pet products, has issued a voluntary recall of two lines of dog treats.

According to KABC Los Angeles, the Hartz Chicken Chews and Hartz Oinkies Pig Skin Twists with Chicken for dogs were recalled due to "trace amounts of unapproved antibiotics residue found in samples of the products.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said two-thirds of the products tested were free of the residue, but the lines were recalled as a precautionary measure.

"The trace amounts of antibiotic residue do not pose a health risk to pets at the levels detected, and it's highly unlikely that the antibiotics are related to reports of illnesses the agency has received related to jerky pet treats in the past," according to KABC.

The following products are included in the recall:

49'er Fever at the Sacramento SPCA!

49'er Fever at the Sacramento SPCA!

Celebrate Super Bowl XLVII with the Sacramento SPCA and 49’er Fever! From Tuesday, January 29 – Sunday, February 3, adoption fees on all SPCA animals will be 49%-off! Adoptions include a spay or neuter surgery, microchip, vaccinations, and more.
Whether you’re rooting for San Francisco, Baltimore, or none of the above, you can score a touchdown with savings during the SPCA’s 49’er Fever adoption special!

Sacramento SPCA
6201 Florin Perkins Road
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-504-2868


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Keeping FurKids Active in Cold Weather

Keeping FurKids Active in Cold Weather

By Lyndsey Schnabel

Let’s face it… when you get up on a dark winter’s morning and look out at the rainy weather you think another day I can’t take my dog on a walk.

But dogs need to be active every day, no matter what the weather. This not only helps the dog to stay fit but also keeps them from getting bored. Bored dogs look for something to do, such as chewing up furniture.

When you can’t take your dog for a walk, there are still things you can do to keep your dog physically active. Here are a few ideas:... Read More

Feline Fridays at the Sacramento SPCA!

Feline Fridays at the Sacramento SPCA!

It's a GREAT time to find your new best friend!

1. Pick a Friday
2. Visit any Sacramento area shelter
3. Adopt a cat (1 year or older) and pay just $5!!

$5 for your new best friend? What a great deal!

Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and more!

Sacramento SPCA
6201 Florin Perkins Rd
Sacramento, CA 95828
916-504-2868