Final Call for the “Sheptember Match Challenge"

$100,000 Game-Changing Initiative to Secure Rescue's Future

Mallard Shot With Arrow In Newport Beach 'Stable' After Two Surgeries

Volunteer vets and staff at the WWC "looked in horror at the obvious intentional injury inflicted upon this duck by a human, asking 'Why?'"

'No Fluke!' This Whale Is As Rare As They Come, Seen off Newport Beach

A gray whale missing a vital part of its anatomy was seen persevering and thriving on its 12,000-mile migration from Alaska to Mexico.

Animal Shelter Set To Open Early 2023 In Newport Beach After Donation

The permanent municipal animal shelter will be the first in Newport Beach history, the city said.

Newport Beach Dog Park To Close For 6-Week Project

The Civic Center Dog Park is scheduled to close early this October for a refurbishment project, the City of Newport Beach said.

Newport Beach Animal Shelter On Track To Open By Summer: Report

The Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter will be able to hold some two-dozen stray cats and dogs, the Orange County Register reported.

Northern Fulmar Hitches Ride Out To Sea From Newport Beach

This waterlogged seagull was rescued in June, Wetlands & Wildlife Care specialists say. On Friday, the gull was released back into the wild.

Who Is Killing Newport Beach's Pelicans? $25K Reward Offered

Someone is breaking the wings of pelicans at Orange County beaches. A reward has been raised to $25,000 for information in this case.

'Ralphie' The Spaniel's Rescue A Christmas Story To Remember

A stray dog requiring a major rescue effort in Newport Beach has finally found his forever home, just in time for the holidays.

Where To Take Evacuated Pets In Orange County

OC Animal Care shelter was accepting evacuated house pets, while large animals, horses are routed to Orange County's fair center.

OC Opossum Bumped From Flight Finally Arrives Home

Zatara the opossum didn't realize she was causing a kerfuffle as she and her owner made their way home from Austin, Texas, to Orange County.

Newport Beach Area PetSmart Host Halloween Party For Pets

Get your furry friends in the spooky spirit at the "Treat Your Boo" Halloween party at Orange County's PetSmart locations.

Is This Your Dog? Lost Pets Found Near Newport Beach

OC Animal Care has released multiple found pictures of puppies, kittens and exotics discovered in early April. Is this sweet puppy yours?

Butterfly Crossing In Newport Beach: Show Us Your Butterfly Pics

The Painted Lady butterflies are everywhere! On Facebook posts, child artwork, and photographs! Share your butterfly stories with Patch!

Whale Of A Tale For Newport Beach Surfer

A surfer off Newport Peninsula floated above a gray whale while enjoying the shallows over the weekend. Too bad he didn't notice.

Priceless Pets Makes Grand Arrival In Costa Mesa

The no-kill animal shelter will offer cat yoga, meetups with the animals and more. Volunteers are wanted, they say. Grand Opening Saturday.

Halloween Proof Newport Beach Pets Before And After The Holiday

Want to keep the fur babies safe while you're out trick or treating? Here are some pet-saving tips for Halloween night and days after!