Fringed with wildflowers, shaded by fruit trees, and with a sprawling lush green lawn, our back garden is a thing of beauty.

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Part of being a pet parent is needing to make heart wrenching decisions. I needed to euthanize my 18-year-old cat last year. It was terrible, but I knew she was scared in the vet clinic and needed her ...

As kitten season approaches, Santa Barbara Humane is taking action to help prevent unwanted litters by offering $5 spay and ...