The SPCA for Monterey County

Highway 1 fully reopens on Big Sur coast BIG SUR — Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast fully reopened on Sept. 14, restoring direct travel between Cambria and Carmel. Sections of Highway 1 had previously been closed to support emergency response operations for the Plaskett Fire and, before that, the Timber Fire. Travelers are […]

MONTEREY COUNTY — With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for the area from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, SPCA Monterey County is reminding pet owners to take precautions to protect animals from potentially dangerous temperatures. Hot weather can quickly become hazardous for pets, particularly when they […]

The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center announced Friday the rescue of 36 common murres since August.

A baby turkey vulture rescued from wildfires in Big Sur is now safe and recovering at a local wildlife center in Salinas.

Low-cost pet care is coming back to South Monterey County, with vaccination, spay and neuter clinics scheduled in Greenfield and King City.

Salinas City Council Member Tony Barrera is pushing for a rodeo oversight committee meeting following a viral video showing alleged mistreatment of a bull at a private event.

A viral Salinas bull video has prompted outrage, and the California Rodeo Association says the renter is now barred from future events.

The couple is asking anyone who may have seen Luca to report sightings through their Nextdoor page or to the SPCA.

So far this year, 157 gulls–many which were hit by cars–have been rescued by the Monterey County SPCA.

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, SPCA Monterey County is urging pet owners to take precautions to keep their animals safe.

A bald eagle that arrived with a broken flight bone and signs of electrocution has been released after months of care and physical therapy.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Monterey County is bringing veterinary care directly to South Monterey County communities during the months of June and July, where

The SPCA Monterey County is offering fee-waived adoptions during the state's Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday. The fees are being waived with the help of donors.

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is seeking foster volunteers to help care for 187 rescued puppies and kittens, with additional animals arriving daily. The organization said foster caregivers provide temporary homes for young or vulnerable animals while it supplies medical care, food and necessary supplies. “Fostering isn’t a lifelong commitment, it’s a life-saving one. […]

SPCA Monterey County will offer free microchipping and $25 pet vaccinations on Saturday.

An orphaned baby bobcat is now safe and receiving professional care after being found alone and dehydrated on San Jose Creek Canyon Road near the Carmelite Monastery.

Campers participate in hands-on lessons involving animal handling and rescue basics, and also make toys and treats for shelter animals waiting for adoption.

Wildlife officials say six fawns have been mistakenly taken by well-meaning residents in Pacific Grove and beyond, leading to stress, separation from mothers, and even death—prompting renewed calls to leave young deer undisturbed and report concerns instead.

Seafood donation program expands to Salinas nonprofit CENTRAL COAST — Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust has partnered with Nancy’s Project to provide donated local seafood to the organization beginning this month. The first distribution is scheduled for May 6, when Nancy’s Project will begin including the seafood in its food assistance efforts serving the farmworking community […]

Held just before the roar of engines took over WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Stubhub Monterey Sportscar Championship, this delightfully offbeat kickoff event traded pit lane intensity for patio charm.

A climate-driven marine heat wave off the West Coast is taking a devastating toll on California seabirds, with brown pelicans increasingly found weak, starving, and dying along Bay Area shorelines.