Community Pet Pantry

San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.

Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campuses to pick up a bag of dog or cat food, and other supplies, as available.

No appointment is needed for this service. Hours are TuesdaySunday from 10am to 6pm.

inflation increase, other than opportunistic corporate greed camouflaged with platitudes of caring concern for customers and measly credits to appease irate customers.

Private businesses that gouge the public in times of distress are heavily fined. Don’t hold your breath waiting for bribed govt officials to prosecute our local utility. Contact your state representative about this outrage.

Richard M.Dell’Orfano

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Once stabilized, the bobcat was moved the next day to the organization’s Ramona Wildlife Center, where Project Wildlife’s staff specialize in caring for native apex predators such as bobcats, coyotes and bears. In Ramona, the team conducted additional medical tests including a dental exam, which included an extraction of the bobcat’s broken tooth. Once healed and cleared medically, wildlife care specialists monitored the bobcat to ensure he was able to feed on his own and met the criteria for release.

“Seeing this bobcat return to the wild is what it’s all about for us,” said Andy Blue, campus director of San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. “Bobcats play an important ecological role in our region and we are glad to see this one back where he belongs. I am grateful to the citizen who found the bobcat, our Humane Officers, Veterinary Emergency Group and our staff for collaborating to save his life.”

San Diego County is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the United States with the greatest number of endangered species. People from all over the county bring wildlife patients to San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program for rehabilitation and care. Each year, SDHS gives nearly 13,000 injured, orphaned and sick wild animals a second chance. In 2020, SDHS announced the Ramona Wildlife Center, where they specialize in caring for native apex predators and birds of prey, including hawks, owls, eagles, coyotes, bears, bobcats and, under special pilot authorization, mountain lions.

Vista Irrigation District Scholarship Contest

Vista Irrigation District (District) invites local high school seniors to compete for scholarship(s) from the District. Up to six scholarships may be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. The purpose of the scholarship program is to increase knowledge and awareness of how water related issues influence our daily activities.

Students who compete for a scholarship must complete an essay and provide a one page personal statement related to their background and/or goals. Selection criteria also include community involvement or volunteer service, and letters of recommendation from high school faculty.

Students may download a fillable pdf application package by visiting https://www.vidwater. org/2023-vista-irrigation-district-scholarship-contest-af4b0c4, or by contacting Brent Reyes at (760) 597-3107 to have the materials sent to them. Applications are also available through their high school counseling offices.

Applications must be received via e-mail or at the District’s office by 5:00 PM on Friday February 24, 2023.

Eligible students must live or go to school within the Vista Irrigation District service area.