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No pets allowed? State bill could open doggie-door for tenants and their furry friends
Legislation would remove blanket bans on pets in rental units and restrict landlords from asking about pets until after rental application is approved.
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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.
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LA residents raise concerns over homeless pet ownership
Concerned viewers tell NBC4 I-Team they’ve reported dogs belonging to homeless which are under-fed, or violent, but say LA Animal Services does little or nothing about it.
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Concerns about pets living on the streets
There are about 3,000 to 6,000 animals kept as pets by homeless people in the LA area. Some LA residents are concerned over the wellbeing of the animals. Joel Grover reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 15, 2024.
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New state law gives pet owners telehealth option
There are two new laws among the hundreds approved by the legislature that affect pets and their owners that went into effect Jan. 1.
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Cat rescued by Caltrans workers on 5 Freeway will be up for adoption
A cat that was found on the 5 Freeway will be up for adoption soon following treatment for its injuries.
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LA City Council looks to reinstate policy to ensure tenants can keep pets
The City Council moved forward on Tuesday on a proposal to codify and reinstate a COVID-era policy to ensure tenants can keep pets in their rental units without fear of eviction.
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Why giant goldfish are storming America's Great Lakes
Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.
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Deadly dog disease prompts Redlands business owners to cancel animal shelter fundraiser. What pet owners should know
While dogs continue to be sickened by a mysterious respiratory disease that’s going around, a Redlands coffee shop owner was disheartened to share she had to cancel an event aimed to benefit shelter animals because of the illness.
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Fundraiser for animal shelter is canceled due to canine respiratory disease outbreak
A Redlands coffee shop owner cancelled a fundraiser to benefit an animal shelter due to a deadly canine respiratory disease going around. Tony Shin reports for NBC4 News on Dec. 1, 2023.
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The Rundown: Wednesday November 29, 2023
The Rundown: Wednesday November 29, 2023
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Food pantry for pets of unhoused people on Skid Row to launch
A new food pantry will launch on Skid Row on Monday, but this one is different — this one is dedicated exclusively to providing free food for the dogs and cats of unhoused pet owners.
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Inland Empire family accused of selling sick puppies to several families
An Inland Empire family was ordered to pay restitution and to stop selling dogs after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge found they allegedly sold sick puppies to the public.
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Family accused of selling fatally sick puppies
An Inland Empire family is facing consequences for allegedly selling sick puppies to the public. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 17, 2023.
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A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.
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These are the holiday food that your pets shouldn't eat — and ones they can
There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.
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Check out this unique Los Angeles community center for pets
California Live’s Vicki Johnson visits PetSpace in Playa Vista, a state-of-the-art animal shelter where dogs and cats come to live their best lives until they get adopted. The center encourages those looking to adopt to get to know potential pets through education classes, pet yoga, and even yappy hour!
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Pupdate: Dog found tied to gate of animal shelter finds fur-ever home
If you are thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, October may be just the perfect time since it’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
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The biggest corgi ‘paw-ty' in the country is headed seaside, to Huntington Beach
Bring on the dog days of… fall? California Live correspondent Angela Sun gets a glimpse at what’s in store for this year’s 11th annual SoCal Corgi Beach day, an event bringing thousands of Corgi enthusiasts & their low-riding canine friends to Huntington Beach. This one-day, family-friendly event will raise money for animal charities.