For several years, the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals) has been developing a proposal to establish a California Bureau of Companion Animal Welfare to oversee and support advocates and the animals in their charge.

Espinoza isn’t the only one who will line up for hours waiting to get affordable care for his pets. Each month, rain or shine, up to 100 families wait to have their animals seen.

The U.S. senior team turned in strong runs across the board in Germany, with numerous Top 10 finishes, several placement ribbons, and two individual bronze medals.

Freemont high school student Aashi was surprised at how willing people are to help support the shelter dog advocacy program she founded.