Bernard – Best Student in the Class

Bernard arrived at PHS/SPCA in December 2020. When staff first approached him, he sat nicely at the front of his kennel for treats and was eager for some play time. Once in the yard, it was immediately evident that he had tons of energy to spare and he thought toys were the best thing since sliced bread! Bernard was evaluated as a very sporty, high-energy dog with lots of toy drive and treat motivations. He would need an adopter who would give him lots of exercise, both physical and mental.

Bearded Dragon Care

Dear Miss Behavin’: My friend can’t care for their bearded dragon any longer and gave him to me. I want to keep him, but I don’t know what he’ll need to be healthy. Any tips on how to start taking care of a bearded dragon? Bearded dragons can make a good first-time...

Gone Batty

Many scientists believe that the Corona virus has come to us as the result of human contact with bats, whether that exposure occurred in so-called “wet markets” where wild animals (including bats) are sold as food and, ironically, as traditional medicines, or from...

Proposition 12

Proposition 12 has earned enough signatures to appear on California’s November 6 ballot but, not surprisingly, the measure (a.k.a., the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative) is already hotly debated. Proposed animal-related legislation always raises hackles, but this...

Teaching a dog to ‘Leave it’

Dear Miss Behavin’:  My cocker spaniel, “Polly,” is the sweetest dog, unless I try to get between her and food. If I accidentally drop a morsel on the floor when I’m cooking, she’ll growl at me if I try to snatch it away. Reply: This common behavior is known as food...