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Five New Animal Welfare Laws Sponsored by San Diego Humane Society Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026

December 29, 2025

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Dog Training Tips for National Train Your Dog Month

SAN DIEGO — Left unaddressed, behavior challenges can become the reason dog owners make the difficult decision to surrender their pet to the shelter. January is National Train Your Dog Month, and San Diego Humane Society is here to help pet families and their dogs thrive. Whether you’re teaching basic commands or addressing challenging behaviors, dog training is key to building a more harmonious home.

Increase in “Desirable” Dog Breeds at San Diego Humane Society

With 2025 coming to an end, San Diego Humane Society is releasing an overview of the most common dog breeds entering its doors this past year, and there are some surprises!

In 2025, the organization saw an increase breeds that are considered highly desirable, including 381 French bulldogs (a 514% increase since 2020!), 287 pugs, 161 maltese, 158 maltipoos and 120 shih tzus!

San Diego Humane Society Successfully Releases First Hoary Bat in SoCal Outfitted with Tracking Transmitter

SAN DIEGO — On this World Wildlife Conservation Day, San Diego Humane Society is celebrating that its Project Wildlife Program has successfully released a rehabilitated hoary bat, fitted with a lightweight Motus tracking transmitter. This marks the first time a hoary bat in Southern California has been equipped with this technology.