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Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo

AVMA News

Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as Strep zoo), which was complicated by infection with bacterial agents.

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Red-crowned Parrots at Irvine Regional Park, Orange County, California

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Quite a few species are well-established and breeding from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. climate, vegetation, food, shelter, competitors, predators) to the species’ natural habitat, or to other successful introductions, that permanent establishment seems likely.

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Cliff Swallows and Pest Management

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The term “take” is defined as killing a listed species but also includes “harm,” which is defined in regulation as including “significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, or sheltering 2.

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

Founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams, the Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign began in 1999 with just 14 participating animal shelters in San Diego County. If you are considering adding a pet to your family as a gift, PLEASE consider adoption from shelters and rescue first. 1, 2009 and Jan.