Memorable local pet stories of 2012
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San Diego Humane Society reunites cat lost for 7 years with Arizona family
It's a very Merry Christmas for a cat named Sophia, who went missing from her family in Arizona seven years ago and found her way to the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. (Click to read story)
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Burned puppy left at Chula Vista Animal Care facility adopted
A puppy that was badly burned and abandoned at the Chula Vista Animal Care facility now has a new home and family to call his own. (Click to read story)
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French bulldog Mozzy taken from downtown business found safe
A dog that was stolen from a downtown business was found safe in El Cerrito. (Click to read story)
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Helen Woodward Animal Center helps dog stranded by Superstorm Sandy find new home
A dog that was left stranded by Superstorm Sandy on the East Coast and later flown to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe has been adopted. (Click to read story)
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Governor Brown's dog visits with Prop. 30 volunteers
With polls showing voter sentiment sharply divided over Proposition 30, Gov. Jerry Brown unleashed his "secret weapon" in the campaign for his proposed tax increases. (Click to read story)
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Dog recovering from being beaten, choked
A 4-year-old miniature pincher who was choked, badly beaten, then abandoned in an Oceanside parking lot was available for adoption in October. (Click to read story)
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Acid-burned kitten popular at local shelter
A badly burned and abandoned kitten has been named Phoenix by rescue workers at a San Diego County shelter. (Click to read story)
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Local surfing dog in running for hero award
A local dog who surfs with special needs children and people with disabilities for therapeutic purposes was in the running for a hero dog award. (Click to read story)
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Retired Marine reunites with military dog
After two tours together in Iraq, a military dog was reunited with his former handler at Camp Pendleton. (Click to read story)
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Injured puppy undergoes emergency surgery
A pit bull puppy that may have been a victim of abuse received emergency surgery. (Click to read story)
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Family reunited with missing Savannah cat
A unique cat reported missing in the La Jolla area has been found safe. (Click to read story)
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3 dogs dead, 2 hurt after being tied to tree under beehive
Authorities asked the public for help in determining who tied five puppies to a tree underneath a beehive in a North County field leading to the deaths of three of the canines after the bees swarmed and attacked them. (Click to read story)
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Dog found with gunshot wound gets new family
A dog found shot on the Viejas Reservation in February was adopted by a North Park family. (Click to read story)
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Dozens of feral cats taken to Ramona facility
Though it cost $3 million to take dozens of feral cats to a local sanctuary, federal officials say the price is worth it. (Click to read story)
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3 cats, 1 dog rescued from apartment fire
Three cats and one dog were rescued from an apartment fire in Serra Mesa. (Click to read story)




