http://www.cbs8.com/category/154774/cbs-news-8-pets From house pets to the creatures out in the wild, read stories about the animal world around town. en-us Copyright 2000 - 2018 WorldNow and CBS 8 San Diego Promotion 15 15 cbs-news-8-pets http://www.cbs8.com/story/37997241/ruffing-it-camping-travel-planning-with-canines S37997241 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:34:00 EDT If you are like half of all pet owners in America, you bring your dog or cat on vacation with you. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37994828/joe-is-a-social-butterfly-looking-for-a-forever-family S37994828 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:44:00 EDT Joe is a friendly 4-year-old Anatolian Shepherd Mix looking for a new forever family. He was surrendered to San Diego Humane due to a change in his living situation because of a recent divorce. Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37988644/big-screen-splash-surf-dog-ricochet-to-be-in-imax-documentary S37988644 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:08:00 EDT A service dog who hangs ten on surfboards is about to be a movie star. Surf Dog Ricochet will have a role in the upcoming IMAX film "Superpower Dogs," which has been in the works for years. Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37980560/scripps-picks-its-best-in-show-therapy-dogs S37980560 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:06:00 EDT Scripps Health celebrated its "Best in Show" on Tuesday honoring the therapy dogs that bring comfort to the hospital's patients and their families. Marcella Lee News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37970020/san-diego-countys-spirit-fund-to-treat-severely-injured-tortoise S37970020 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:50:00 EDT A tortoise found with a severely broken shell is now in recovery thanks to the donor-driven Spirit Fund at County Animal Services.  Shawn Styles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37942004/rocky-is-a-sweet-boy-looking-for-a-buddy-to-take-him-on-hikes S37942004 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:55:00 EDT Rocky is a vivacious, enthusiastic and bubbly 3 year old terrier mix who is looking for someone to take him on a run or hike. Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37732664/roscoe-is-looking-for-the-perfect-partner-to-play-fetch-with S37732664 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:54:00 EDT Roscoe, a 7-year-old American Pit Bull mix, is a cheerful and bubbly boy looking for a loving home to call his own. Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37937360/childrens-nature-retreat-where-youll-never-be-told-dont-feed-the-animals S37937360 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:44:00 EDT From critters to camels, a new sanctuary in Alpine wants to invite children to get up close and personal with animals. Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37927090/atf-re-certifies-dozens-of-arson-dogs-in-san-diego S37927090 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:13:00 EDT The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is in town re-certifying dozens of its arson dogs in accelerant detection - and one of them works here in San Diego.  Monique Griego News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37887430/happy-carefree-and-loving-guinea-pig-looking-for-a-forever-home S37887430 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 5 Apr 2018 10:29:00 EDT Miss Piggy is a cute little lady looking for a loving home that will make her a part of the family. Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37848794/zoo-day-the-leaf-insect S37848794 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:49:00 EDT This amazing insect lives in the tropical and subtropical forests of southeast Asia. It is a master of camouflage, having evolved to look just like the plants that they live on and eat, thus hiding from predators in plain sight. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37843492/italian-rescue-dogs-meet-san-diegos-own-ricochet S37843492 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 29 Mar 2018 22:18:00 EDT Two local canines made a splash Thursday to raise awareness about water safety. Trainers from the renowned Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs spent time out on the water with Ricochet – San Diego's own canine superstar - and her protege, Cori. Marcella Lee News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37842666/best-friends-tubby-and-coco-are-ready-for-a-new-home S37842666 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:15:00 EDT Tubby and Coco are a bonded pair who have grown up together and are looking for their next family together. Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37791589/your-stories-man-desperate-to-find-his-great-dane-support-dog S37791589 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:53:00 EDT A San Diego family is asking for the public’s help in finding their beloved support dog, Bane, who went missing more than two months ago. Kelly Hessedal Promotion 19 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37788124/poppy-may-have-a-limb-deformity-but-she-has-plenty-of-love-to-give S37788124 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:54:00 EDT Poppy is an energetic Cairn Terrier Mix looking for a new home. This bouncy girl originally came to San Diego Humane as a stray after a concerned citizen reported a dog with an injured leg. Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37776271/tiger-and-panther-cubs-found-at-tijuana-airport S37776271 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:48:00 EDT Mexican Federal Police made a shocking discovery at the Tijuana Airport overnight.  Shawn Styles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37771641/still-in-the-pink-checking-up-on-south-bays-mystery-flamingo S37771641 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:27:00 EDT A flamingo that mysteriously appeared in the South Bay last month - like most people - seems to not want to leave San Diego.  Shawn Styles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37726461/butterfly-jungle-open-at-san-diego-zoo-safari-park-through-april-15 S37726461 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:01:00 EDT Spring will soon be in the air - and so will the butterflies!  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37715824/10-year-old-girl-keeps-same-pet-56-years S37715824 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:01:00 EDT  For her 10th birthday, Jeanna Smith was surprised with a special gift. Her party at the Milwaukee County Zoo would have been plenty. But then the zoo director – a friend of Jeanna’s father – handed her a young tortoise. It was Jeanna’s to keep. The year was 1962. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37708592/pet-detective-shes-got-a-nose-for-finding-lost-dogs S37708592 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 12 Mar 2018 21:15:00 EDT If you've ever lost a pet, you know the feeling of panic and desperation that follows. In Monday's Zevely Zone, Jeff visits El Cajon to meet a woman who travels anywhere at anytime to help dog owners at no charge. Jeff Zevely News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37691939/bubbles-the-exotic-lizard-that-escaped-an-east-county-pet-shop-is-found S37691939 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 9 Mar 2018 21:03:00 EST This is one monitor that needs to be more closely monitored. "Bubbles," a 5 1/2-foot exotic lizard that serves as a popular mascot of sorts at an East County pet shop, is back where he belongs as Friday, five days after he apparently got an irresistible yen to roam. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37690897/zoo-day-butterfly-jungle-exhibit-opens-saturday S37690897 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 9 Mar 2018 16:45:00 EST Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park features thousands of beautiful butterflies as they float and flutter in the Hidden Jungle aviary that also includes birds, lush greenery and flowers. Kerri Lane News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37681814/norman-little-guy-with-lots-of-spunk-ready-for-his-new-home S37681814 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 8 Mar 2018 16:37:00 EST This little guy is a typical terrier with lots of spunk! Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37636338/zoey-sweet-senior-girl-ready-for-new-home S37636338 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 8 Mar 2018 15:57:00 EST Zoey was brought in by her previous owner on February 4. She is a sweet, older gal who loves to be smothered with attention and prefers to be the queen of the castle.  Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37650220/sd-harbor-police-confirm-whale-sighting-in-san-diego-bay S37650220 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 5 Mar 2018 20:55:00 EST The San Diego Harbor Police Department confirmed to News 8 that there was a whale sighting in San Diego Bay Monday, after photos surfaced on social media. Brandon Lewis News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37636455/meet-the-amazing-acro-cats S37636455 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 2 Mar 2018 20:06:00 EST They're tough, trained, and talented, not to mention cute, cuddly, and courageous. The world-famous, Amazing Acro-Cats stopped by the News 8 studios to give a preview of their show that has come to San Diego.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37635144/zoo-day-giant-horned-lizard S37635144 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 2 Mar 2018 16:38:00 EST Giant Horned Lizard or Horny toad as they are often called is a species of lizard that can be found in central America. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37999608/san-diego-countys-campaign-finance-data-is-hard-to-search-were-here-to-help S37999608 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:58:00 EDT In 2006, the city of San Diego began allowing political campaigns to electronically file their financial reports, giving the public easy access to information on money in city politics. The county of San Diego wasn’t as quick to make the same kind of information available and continues to lag behind the city’s efforts. Promotion 5 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37993950/city-leaders-to-discuss-future-of-animal-services S37993950 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:02:00 EDT Despite a dispute over contract stipulations, the San Diego City Council's Budget and Government Efficiency Committee advanced a proposal to have the San Diego Humane Society provide the city's animal services. CBS News 8 Team News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37999993/hullabaloo-writing-20-songs-in-20-days S37999993 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:58:00 EDT Perform 300 concerts in front of screaming kids every year, and you may just be the hardest working man in San Diego show business. Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37998421/unique-pop-up-exhibit-celebrates-avocados S37998421 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:09:00 EDT By mid-June, San Diego will be home to The Cado, a first of its kind pop-up featuring multi-sensory art installations designed to take you inside, and out, of a California avocado. Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37996962/humpty-the-tortoise-continuing-to-recover-following-surgery S37996962 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:33:00 EDT A middle-aged 90-pound African spurred tortoise nicknamed "Humpty" is continuing to recover Thursday following a surgery to fix his shell, which was severely cracked in several places when he fell from a 10- foot wall in Fallbrook, county officials said. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37990265/troubled-san-ysidro-school-district-hires-new-superintendent S37990265 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:51:00 EDT The San Ysidro School District got its ninth superintendent in five years when the school board voted unanimously Thursday, April 12 to hire a Lemon Grove educator to head the district. Promotion 5 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37990315/creek-to-bay-celebrating-the-earth-by-making-it-cleaner S37990315 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:42:00 EDT This weekend, volunteers from all across San Diego County will come together to spruce up our local neighborhoods. Earth 8 and I Love a Clean San Diego are teaming up to host the 14th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup.  Shawn Styles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37988546/digital-detox-camp-for-the-modern-woman S37988546 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:52:00 EDT The Bliss Out Camp Out is a digital detox camp for the modern woman, encouraging ladies to put their phones down and pick up life skills during empowerment workshops. Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37978622/bite-into-a-taste-of-liberty-station-wednesday S37978622 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:58:00 EDT Liberty Station announces the second annual Taste of Liberty Station. Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37968808/celebrating-service-during-national-volunteer-week S37968808 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:08:00 EDT St. Paul’s Senior Services says, “Thank you,” to their volunteers with a breakfast celebration. Ashley Jacobs News