Beyond ‘Pandemic Puppies’: Why Pet Adoption Is Still Vital
Adopting a pet means saving a life, but the demand to buy specific breeds encourages cruel industry practices that are a detriment to animal welfare....
30
Aug
25
Aug
CCAS Wants to Keep Animals Out of Its Shelter
There are many reasons why animals end up in shelters and different things being done to keep animals out of shelters with more efforts said to be in the works....
15
Aug
Shelters at Capacity Need Community Support
Ward said shelters are at capacity largely because of public negligence, so communities must contribute to the solution, which benefits people and pets....
04
Aug
Local Advocates Say More Can Be Done to Save Animals. CCAS Says It’s Doing All It Can
Local canine activists say CCAS is not doing enough to support the dogs in its care. It says the criticism doesn't help animals....
25
Jul
Overcrowding at Contra Costa Shelter Puts Animals at Risk
In part one of a series about Contra Costa Animal Services and pet adoption, a look at overcrowding in the shelter and the deadly consequences it can have. ...
19
Jun
From Shipyard to Sanctuary: How Ospreys Reclaimed Whirley Crane
Richmond's Whirley Crane, used for shipbuilding during World War II, has for years now been home to Richmond and Rosie, a mating pair of ospreys....
06
Jun
Overcrowded Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions This Month
Contra Costa Animal Services says its shelter is at maximum capacity, so all adoptions are free during the month of June....
14
Nov
Finding Balance As More People Visit East Bay Parks
Members of the East Bay Regional Parks District spoke last month about how people can enjoy nature without straining wildlife or resources....
11
Jun
Dead Whale Buried at Beach Due to Big Stink
The city of Richmond buried the dead whale that washed ashore two weeks ago and caused a terrible stink for people living near the Point Richmond shores....
06
Apr
Rosie the Osprey Lays Her First Egg of the Season
The ospreys Rosie and Richmond welcomed their first egg of the season in a nest at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. ...
07
Jan
Long Overdue Bird Count Comes to Richmond
In a move toward addressing environmental justice and inequality in the birding community, Richmond had its first official Christmas Bird Count this month....
19
Aug
As Climate Change Worsens, ‘We Have No Future’
Three young people reflect on climate change and who's to blame, sharing their fears and frustrations and looking back and, reluctantly, to the future....
31
Jul
Vegan Pop-Up Promotes Healthfulness in Richmond
Healthy and delicious food and a passion for wellness were on display as two nonprofits came together to host the latest vegan pop-up in Richmond....
26
Jan
Trends Suggest Plant-Based Eating on the Rise
People are becoming more and more interested in plant-based eating, driven by a desire to do what's best for their health, the environment and farm animals....
01
Dec
When No One Cares, Dogs Do: A Portrait of a Young Entrepreneur
As young people we feel our lives are out of our control. We don't feel respected or listened to. These are the feelings a relationship with animals could help overcome....
