Pet & Adoption News in Sacramento

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When is it too hot to walk your dog? What to know as California heat wave hits

At least 10 dogs, cats and other pets have died from heat-related causes in the United States this year, PETA says.

June 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

California

A puppy died from a toxic mushroom. Which CA fungi are poisonous for pets?

June 1, 2026 at 7:40 AM

Local

Sacramento residents could own more dogs under proposed ordinance

Updated April 21, 2026 at 8:21 AM

Local

What’s the most popular dog breed in Sacramento? This ‘playful’ pup is No. 1

March 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM

California

Leaving a dog in a hot car is illegal in California. Can you break into help?

March 16, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Politics & Government

These 10 new California laws go into effect today. Here’s what you need to know

January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Pets

Photos: Dog lovers gather for Midtown Halloween and Pooch Parade

Updated October 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM

Pets

Dog lovers participate in the Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade

Updated October 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Local

Who is the cutest dog in Sacramento area? Meet finalists, vote for your favorite

October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Local

Who’s the cutest cat in Sacramento area? Meet finalists & vote for your favorite

October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Local

Do you have the cutest cat or dog in the Sacramento area? Enter our pet contest

October 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Local

Want a pet zebra or monkey in CA? See which exotic animals are legal to own

September 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Pets

Watch Sacramento feline fanatics at Caturday in Land Park

Updated July 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Local

Leaving a dog in a hot car is illegal in California. Can you break into help?

June 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Pets

See Athletics visit Sacramento SPCA to highlight pet adoptions

Updated June 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Local

Tour Sacramento’s ‘antiquated’ Front Street Animal Shelter: ‘We need more space’

Updated June 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM

Pets

How hot is too hot to walk your dog in California? What to know as high temps hit

May 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Local

See Sacramento dog trainers practice the skills of French ring sport

Updated April 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Local

Where is Kiki? Owner offers $2,000 reward for return of missing parrot from Sacramento area

March 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Pets

Listen to the conversations of KiKi, missing parrot and Tiktoker

March 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Pets

Meet Dee-Bone Samuel, who is competing in Puppy Bowl XXI

Updated February 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM

Local

Meet Dee-Bone Samuel, Bark Purdy & Harrison: How Sacramento rescue dogs became celebrities

Updated February 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Local

Sacramento animal shelter helps pets displaced by Los Angeles wildfires. How to adopt them

Updated January 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Local

Is my pet safe from bird flu in California? Here’s what you need to know for cats and dogs

Updated January 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM

Pets

Meet some of the fetching nominees for our cutest dog contest

Updated November 2, 2024 at 8:36 AM

Pets

When is it too hot to walk your dog? What to know as California heat wave hits

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A puppy died from a toxic mushroom. Which CA fungi are poisonous for pets?

Sacramento residents could own more dogs under proposed ordinance

What’s the most popular dog breed in Sacramento? This ‘playful’ pup is No. 1

Leaving a dog in a hot car is illegal in California. Can you break into help?

These 10 new California laws go into effect today. Here’s what you need to know

Photos: Dog lovers gather for Midtown Halloween and Pooch Parade

Dog lovers participate in the Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade

Who is the cutest dog in Sacramento area? Meet finalists, vote for your favorite

Who’s the cutest cat in Sacramento area? Meet finalists & vote for your favorite

Do you have the cutest cat or dog in the Sacramento area? Enter our pet contest

Want a pet zebra or monkey in CA? See which exotic animals are legal to own

Watch Sacramento feline fanatics at Caturday in Land Park

Leaving a dog in a hot car is illegal in California. Can you break into help?

See Athletics visit Sacramento SPCA to highlight pet adoptions

Tour Sacramento’s ‘antiquated’ Front Street Animal Shelter: ‘We need more space’

How hot is too hot to walk your dog in California? What to know as high temps hit

See Sacramento dog trainers practice the skills of French ring sport

Where is Kiki? Owner offers $2,000 reward for return of missing parrot from Sacramento area

Listen to the conversations of KiKi, missing parrot and Tiktoker

Meet Dee-Bone Samuel, who is competing in Puppy Bowl XXI

Meet Dee-Bone Samuel, Bark Purdy & Harrison: How Sacramento rescue dogs became celebrities

Sacramento animal shelter helps pets displaced by Los Angeles wildfires. How to adopt them

Is my pet safe from bird flu in California? Here’s what you need to know for cats and dogs

Meet some of the fetching nominees for our cutest dog contest