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Pet of the Week- Rubio

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Saturday, March 30th, 2013, 10:17am

Are you looking for a friendly, affectionate boy to join your family? Rubio is your guy!

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PHOTOS: Sacramento Zoo welcomes Sumatran tiger cub

Submitted by Paul Janes, News 10 Web Producer

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 8:52am

Sacramento Zoo

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UPCOMING: Wiener (Dog) Nationals - Sacramento Regionals

Submitted by News10 Web Staff

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 11:41am

SACRAMENTO, CA - It's serious for these competitive canines but loads of laughs for their humans.

PHOTOS: 2012 and 2013 participants at Wienerschnitzel Wiener regionals and nationals!

The 18th Annual Wiener Nationals - Sacramento Regionals takes place this Sunday (March 24) at Sleep Train Arena. Registration, which is free, can be done online or at the arena, beginning 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Preliminaries continue all afternoon, with the finale set for halftime during the Sacramento Kings - Philadelphia 76ers game, around 6 p.m.

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Tiger Cub at 18 Days Old

Submitted by Sacramento Zoo on Wednesday, March 20th, 1:43 pm

CJ the Sumatran Tiger cub is 18 days old now and almost 8 pounds. Here is video from this morning's quick exam when animal care staff and veterinarians took his measurements.

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Pet of the Week- Winky

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 9:57am

What sort of dog are you looking for? Affectionate, mature and OK with other dogs and kids (no cats!)? Winky just might be your boy!

This 7 year-old cutie LOVES to be with his people friends and is looking for a home that he can relax in. Don't let his age fool you, you'll be surprised at how energetic he is!

Adoption fee: $100
All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchip

Sacramento SPCA
6201 Florin Perkins Rd
Sacramento, CA 95828
916-504-2868

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Tiger Cub Named in Honor of Dad

Submitted by Sacramento Zoo on Saturday, March 16th, 12:52 pm

Zoo staff have decided upon the name Castro Jr. for the tiger cub who is now over a week old. The name is in honor of the Zoo’s adult male tiger and the cub’s father, Castro. Castro was recently diagnosed with a form of cancer and is currently receiving chemotherapy.

Castro Jr., nicknamed C.J., is the youngest of 5 siblings. All four of his older siblings (three brothers, one sister) have since moved to other AZA accredited zoos to be paired with potential mates so that they may (fingers crossed!) continue to bolster the Sumatran Tiger population.

Read the previous blog post for details on the new tiger cub!

11 days old - eyes are open! 4 days old

4 days old - being measured during a quick exam 2 days old - weighed in at 3 pounds
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Pet of the Week- Bernie

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Saturday, March 16th, 2013, 11:11am

Sweet Bernie is looking for a home!

This seven-year-old Saint Bernard mix is a loving, older boy who is looking for a family of his own. He enjoys people and children, especially ones that will love him as much as he loves them! He is calm, well -mannered, great on a leash and though a little "talkative" at times (to get your attention) he is a wonderful dog who will be a great member of the family!

Located at the Sacramento SPCA shelter: 6201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento
916-383-PETS
www.sspca.org

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