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Skidoo is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's active.

Skidoo is a 1-1/2-year-old, 34-pound, female, Pug mix.

She was a stray in the Imperial Valley. Someone took her to a shelter and she was adopted right away. Her owner returned and adopted another dog. Then both dogs were returned. The adopter said they were too energetic.

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

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She knows the command "sit." When she gets excited, having her sit helps her to calm down. Skidoo does “zoomies” to use up her energy.

The $145 adoption fee for Skidoo includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.

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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.

Open 11 to 4 Friday through Monday, and by appointment Wednesday and Thursday.

Special note.

No matter what anyone says, losing a pet you love can be devastating!

The Pet Loss Support Program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society offers free, one-on-one, 20-minute telephone consultations for people who recently lost pets, have pets suffering from major illnesses, or are in the process of saying goodbye to pets.

Upcoming counseling sessions include Saturday morning February 17th and March 2nd between 9:00 and 11:00.

Inquiries must be made no later than 11 AM on the day before the session you want.

For more information or to make an appointment to speak with a counselor call 760-753-6413 or email [email protected].

If you are experiencing a crisis, call 888-724-7240 (24-hour Access and Crisis Line.)

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