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Bunnie is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

This Bunnie is a dog.

Bunnie is a 7-1/2-year-old, 50-pound, female, Boxer mix.

She was originally transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS).

How did she get that name? Look how her ears stand up and her front teeth stick out slightly, like a bunny’s teeth.

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She has a silly personality that makes people laugh. She loves napping in the sunshine and chasing lizards.

The $75 adoption fee for Bunnie includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society. Through the Seniors for Seniors program, if the adopter is 60 or older, the fee is paid by a benefactor.

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For more information visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www.SDpets.org.

Kennels are open from 11 AM to 4 PM Thursday through Monday and Wednesday by appointment.

Special note.

In less than two minutes, the temperature in a closed vehicle can become deadly. Especially at risk are pets, children, elderly people, people taking medication, people who have been ill, and people who are overweight.

What if you see an overheated dog or person in a hot car?

Call out to see if the owner is nearby. If you’re at a store, ask them to make an announcement.

Call 9-1-1.

Get a witness and shoot video or photos.

Check to see if the police are nearby.

Take whatever action you feel is necessary…and you can live with.

Before using excessive force, check to see if a door is unlocked, a window is open, or the air conditioning is on.

If it’s too hot for you to walk barefoot or hold your hand to the ground, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.

Walk when it’s likely to be cooler, early morning or late in the evening.

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