Are death cap mushrooms killing SLO County dogs?
Multiple reports have recently surfaced of dogs dying after eating death cap mushrooms in San Luis Obispo County, and a local dog rescue is warning pet owners about the trend. Read More …
Tag: Animals
Central Coast sea lions hit by infectious disease outbreak
The outbreak of a potentially fatal bacterial infection is causing some sea lions to curl up in a fetal position on California beaches, including on the Central Coast.
Recently, there has been a surge in cases of California sea lions contracting leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that affects the kidneys and can be lethal Read More …
Protected birds shot with metal darts at Oceano Dunes
State investigators are looking for the person who illegally shot and wounded several California Gulls with metal darts over the last month at the Oceano Dunes, according to Pacific Wildlife Care. Read More …
Humpback whale washes ashore at Oceano Dunes
A dead humpback whale washed ashore on the beach at the Oceano Dunes Monday afternoon.
State parks officials say the humpback that washed ashore was a young whale. It is unclear what caused the whale’s death. Read More …
Mountain lion struck and killed on Highway 1 in Cambria
A mountain lion was found dead alongside Highway 1 in Cambria on Thursday after it was apparently struck by a vehicle.
Shortly before 8 a.m., a passerby reported seeing the dead mountain lion. California Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel then retrieved the carcass. Read More …
Two people caught the flu from pigs at the Mid-State Fair
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department announced Thursday tests have confirmed that two people caught influenza viruses from contact with pigs at the California Mid-State Fair. Read More …
Video: See what climbs out of this car window in California
Might this serve as a warning not to leave food in the car?
Recently, a bear managed to get inside a Subaru Outback in Carnelian Bay near Lake Tahoe. The bear destroyed the interior of the SUV so badly that the doors could not be unlocked, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Read More …
Teen chains herself to stop Cal Poly cow slaughter, gets arrested
A 15-year-old animal rights activist chained herself to a gate outside the Cal Poly meat processing center in attempt to stop the slaughter of a cow on Monday. University police arrested the girl for trespassing, video shows.
Zoe Rosenberg hopped a fence along with a woman who was also participating in the animal rights activism event. Read More …
Adopted puppy stolen in SLO break-in
Woods Humane Society is crying foul after a recently adopted pit bull puppy was allegedly stolen during a break-in at a San Luis Obispo house.
Bliss, an 11-week old gray and white American pit bull puppy, was adopted a couple weeks ago from Woods Humane Society. Read More …
22 dead cats found dumped on SLO County road
Authorities found 22 dead cats dumped on the side of a remote road east of Santa Margarita in the Los Padres National Forest earlier this month, according to San Luis Obispo County Animal Services. Read More …