Ever feel like your dog is the one taking you for a walk? Try these simple tips to encourage loose-leash walking and create a calmer, more enjoyable experience for both of you! Switching to a front-clip harness can make a big difference, and when your dog starts to pull, pause and wait for them to release the pressure. Then continue walking — the reward is getting to keep moving forward. For more training resources or to join one of our many classes, visit https://sdhumane.org/services/pet-train

Here’s a moment of pure seasonal joy: a handful of curious kittens discovering festive décor for the very first time. May their tiny paw-bops and big bright eyes lift your spirits today. And remember: Holiday decorating rule #1 — if you think you’re done, add kittens. Instant cheer. Zero regrets. | San Diego Humane Society

We take celebrations VERY seriously around here. So when something major happens to one of our animals, well … it calls for an all-out party. Kyle came to us last summer after surviving a coyote attack. Because he was bitten, he had to complete a full six-month rabies quarantine before he could be cleared for adoption. Six months is a long time to wait … but Kyle didn’t do it alone. During his quarantine, our incredible staff set Kyle up in a cozy office space, where he was cared for daily by a

San Diego Humane Society’s Emergency Response Team just completed a technical rescue of a horse, who was unable to get up after an accident in a trailer on the I-15 in Escondido. The accident happened when the divider inside the trailer went down while three horses were inside. The owner of the horses pulled off the freeway and was able to get two of his horses up. However, the third horse, a Friesian, remained down. 9 members of our Emergency Response Team, 2 Humane Officers and a veterinarian