Tag: Rancho Santa Fe

Horse Ranch Near Rancho Santa Fe Investigated for Alleged Abuse

SAN DIEGO—Animal services officials are investigating a ranch in an unincorporated area of San Diego near Rancho Santa Fe, where about 40 to 50 horses are allegedly receiving substandard care, according to multiple news reports. Last week, San Diego County’s Department of Animal Services was called to the property in the 7600 block of Artesian…


Rescued Dog from Iran to Undergo Eyelid Surgery in San Diego

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif.—An abused and orphaned puppy that arrived from Iran at the Helen Woodward Animal Center earlier this month will undergo eyelid surgery on April 4, the center said March 30. After suffering from an alleged acid attack in Iran, Omid the dog was rescued and brought to the center. A local specialty…


Abandoned Dog Outside San Diego Animal Center Meets Tragic End

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif.—A dog abandoned outside the Helen Woodward Animal Center on March 13 night was found critically injured in the middle of the street by good Samaritans only hours later, with the dog dying of its injuries, it was revealed March 17. On Tuesday, the Woodward Center offered a $5,000 reward to anyone…


38 Puppies That Survived Texas Highway Accident Welcomed to San Diego

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif.—The Helen Woodward Animal Center welcomed 38 puppies from Louisiana Dec. 21 who survived an animal transportation vehicle flipping on its side on a Texas highway a little over 24 hours earlier. Unfortunately, two of the puppies died in the crash and others were injured. The driver survived and was able to…