Donations for Burned Dog; ATV Rider Killed in Collision With Horse; National Dog Day; Whale in Estuary: All in Calif.

By AUTUMN JOHNSON (Patch Staff)

Interesting animals from all over California made headlines the last few weeks.

Dead Whale Found Floating in Oakland Estuary

• The whale was found in the waters off Alameda across from Oakland’s Jack London Square.

ATV Rider Killed in Collision With Horse

• The horse was so badly injured it had to be put down.

Aww, San Diego Giraffe Bottle Fed After Losing Mother

• The baby has just joined other giraffes outdoors.

Mountain Lion Sighting on Alpine Road Monday Night

• Hikers and joggers were advised to avoid outdoor activities at dawn and dusk.

New Giraffe at The Living Desert Gets Name

• The 7-week-old giraffe calf was named by the zoo’s director of trains who won an internal contest.

Animal Foundation Seeking Donations for Dog Burned in Motor Home Fire

• Officials say the dog will require long-term care that her owners cannot afford, as the fire has left them ‘essentially homeless.’

Congrats, Lindsay Wildlife! Center Featured In New York Times Magazine

• Our East Bay’s Lindsay is recognized as the oldest wildlife rehabilitation center in America!

Adorable Baby Monkey At Safari West Needs A Name!

• Contest deadline was Monday, August 24 at the Santa Rosa preserve. Nice prize for the winner, too!

Photo Of the Week: Stunning Whales On the Bay

• Photographer Deana Glenz went whale watching this weekend and snapped an amazing image.

Dog Days of Summer: How To Keep Pets Cool And Healthy

• We all can use these reminders when temps spike. (P.S. Do you know what breeds are prone to heatstroke?)

South American Rainforest And Critters Unveiled At The SF Zoo

• Perfect summer outing for the family with a realistic ecosystem, colorful birds, exotic plants and trees, plus a charming two-toed sloth!

Animal Abuse Video Prompts McDonald’s, Tyson Foods to Cut Ties with Farm

• Hidden camera footage released today allegedly shows chickens being clubbed and stabbed at a farm that supplies Tyson Foods and McDonald’s.

City Officials Buzzing Over Urban Beekeeping Proposal

• Los Angeles beekeepers may soon be able to keep them in their backyards.

Abused Golden Retriever Has Third Degree Burns

• The vet treating him believes battery acid or a similar chemical was poured up and down his back. How you can help.

‘Summer of the Shark’ May Not End

• A nursery for great whites, coastal waters are warming, and young great whites have been sticking around longer than usual.

Happy National Dog Day

• Meet the furry friends of the Patch family

More animals on Patch:

• Endangered Otter Pups; Skunks Caught in Rat Traps; Multiple Mountain Lion Sightings; Cheetah Birthday: All in Calif.

Photo of “Penny” courtesy Fred Ritz from Happy National Dog Day