Should You Take Your Dog to a Halloween Event?
A costume and a leash are not enough. Use organizer rules and your dog’s comfort to decide whether a Halloween event—or a quiet night home—is safer.
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October 2026
How Can You Protect Your Dog During Immigration Enforcement?
A calm emergency plan can protect a dog if immigration detention or deportation separates a family. Here are the caregiver, identification and record steps to take now.
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Is a Supervised Dog Social Right for Your Dog?
A supervised social can be safer than an open dog park, but it is intended for dogs who already enjoy unfamiliar dogs—not for testing fear or repairing social...
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Where Can You Find Low-Cost Spay/Neuter in Monterey County?
Monterey County dog owners have several lower-cost spay/neuter paths. Here’s how to compare SPCA mobile clinics, the Salinas clinic and South County voucher programs.
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Is a Rabies Vaccine Required for Dogs in California?
California requires dogs over four months old to have a current rabies vaccine. Here’s how the timing, dog license and lower-cost options fit together.
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What Should You Do If Your Dog Finds a Bat in California?
If your dog finds or mouths a bat in California, create distance, avoid touching the bat, and call the professionals who can assess the exposure.
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How to Verify a Dog Rescue in California
Before you adopt, foster, donate or surrender a dog, use this practical checklist to verify a California rescue’s identity, records, paperwork and accountability.
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