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Founded by pug breeder Maggie Lairson in 2006, Forgiving Paws was forced to close its thrift store in Hollister due to COVD-19. However, the non-profit continues to accept donations to support animal shelters and other organizations.

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H5N1 Bird Flu Infects California Dairy Cows

09/11/2024

H5N1 bird flu has been reported in three California dairy herds.

California Wants Better Animal Shelter Conditions, Stray Population Curbed

04/24/2024

Several bills making their way through the California Legislature seek to address overcrowded animal shelters and streamline how animals receive care.

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Students Raise More Than $1M at Oct. 5 Livestock Auction

A highlight of this year’s San Benito County Fair in Tres Pinos was the Oct. 5 junior livestock auction, in which students raised more than $1.1 million.

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‘Aggressive’ Non-Native Mosquito Found in Gilroy

A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in …

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Planning Begins on Hwy 101 Wildlife Crossing

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Green Foothills, an organization dedicated to preserving open space and farmland in San Mateo, San Benito and Santa Clara counties, held a forum Aug. 21 to pose a simple question: How did the mountain lion …

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San Benito County to Receive $900K for Conservation Efforts

Information provided by the office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. Lea este artículo en español aquí.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants County $900k

Information provided by US Fish and Wildlife Service. Lea este artículo en español aquí.

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Community Homeless Solutions Receives Grant Funding

Information provided by RedRover. Lea este articulo en español aquí.

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San Benito County Set to Update Animal Ordinance

San Benito County is inviting residents to participate in an update process for local Ordinance Title 13, which focuses on animals within the community. The update effort seeks to ensure that the county’s regulations “accurately reflect the needs and concerns …

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Beavers Can Help Stop Wildfires

Beavers create unburned islands where plants and animals can shelter from megafires, research has confirmed. A movement is afoot to reintroduce the rodents to the state's waterways.

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200-Plus Animals Found in Unhealthy Conditions at Hollister Rescue

Hollister Police are working with area agencies and organizations to provide medical care and find new homes for more than 200 animals that were being housed in unhealthy conditions at a local animal rescue facility, according to authorities.

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