$14 Adoptions For Long-Term Shelter Dogs This Valentine's Month In SMC

The humane society is dropping the adoption price for dogs who have been in their shelter or foster care for four months or longer.

Festival For Dogs And Owners Comes To San Mateo

It will be an afternoon filled with engaging activities, raffles, and treats — for both pups and their owners.

SPCA Telemedicine Service For San Mateo Pet Owners

The virtual consultations aim to make pet care easier and more accessible. Do you just need a prescription to use online for preventatives?

'Professor Truffles' The Pig Seeks Peninsula Home

A portly pot-bellied pig is looking for a new family that can help him get into shape and live his best life on the Peninsula.

Peninsula Humane Society Shares July 4 Pet Tips

Local animal care specialists have a few recommendations to help keep pets calm and unharmed during July 4 celebrations this year.

Mountain Lion Spotted In San Mateo Rescued, Recovering At Oakland Zoo

A hiker first spotted the cub, named "Rose" by Oakland Zoo caretakers, on April 5 in San Mateo County.

Alex The Rabbit Joins SFO's Stress-Relief 'Wag Brigade': Photos

Alex the Great — a fixture at Giants and Warriors games — is the first rabbit to join the Wag Brigade. See photos of him at the airport.

San Mateo Pet Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For Pigeons: Photos

Six pigeons are currently available for adoption, including a bonded pair of adult pigeons named Morticia and Gomez. See photos.

Kitten Rescued In San Mateo On Highway 101 Adopted

Courtney, a 6-week-old female kitten, was stranded between the Peninsula Avenue and Anza Boulevard exits on Nov. 13.

San Mateo Halloween Decoration Confused For Pet Tarantula

The Peninsula Humane Society posted a photo of the fake spider on social media earlier this week. A rescue worker found the false alarm.

10 Ducklings Rescued From San Mateo Storm Drain: See Photos

A resident called into a local animal shelter reporting that the baby ducklings were trapped underneath a storm grate.

San Mateo County Firefighters Help Reunite Dog With Owner: Photos

Firefighters took the dog to a veterinarian, and she was returned to her family after her chip was scanned.

Kitten Rescued From Freeway Sign In Peninsula: See Photos

The kitten, a three-month old female, was trapped on the ledge of a freeway sign at least 50 feet above the ground near SFO.

Peninsula Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees For Rabbits

The Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA has 21 rabbits available for adoption, including Bluebell, an adult female rabbit.

Peninsula Animal Shelter Receives Two Genetically Rare Kittens

Tortoiseshell Tabby cats are almost always female, but the Peninsula Humane Society has received two male kittens in recent days.

Bird Is The Word For San Mateo Shelter With Rare Adoption Offer

Lord Pheatherington, a Golden Pheasant, was injured and brought to the Peninsula Humane Society and is now being placed up for adoption.

Peninsula Humane Society Puts 'Elvis The Pig' Up For Adoption

Shelter officials want to see Elvis, a growing pig, with a caring owner. Also, he loves apples.

Cat Rescued From Utility Box On San Mateo Bridge Up For Adoption

Raisin, a cat rescued from a utility box on the San Mateo Bridge, is up for adoption, the Peninsula Humane Society said.

Free Pet Food Available On The Peninsula

Free delivery from the Pet Food Bank can be arranged for people sheltering at home.

San Mateo PetSmart To Host Halloween Party For Pets

Get your furry friends in the spooky spirit at the "Treat Your Boo" Halloween party at San Mateo PetSmart.

Peninsula Peacocks Find A New Home

A Stockton woman adopted the four abandoned peacocks that were being housed by the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA.

These Four Peninsula Peacocks Need A Home: Humane Society

Want to adopt a peacock (or four)? The Peninsula Humane Society is seeking adopters for two pairs of the beautiful birds.

Peninsula Shelter Hosting Annual 'Kitten Nursery Shower'

Shower these cute little felines with love at the fifth annual Kitten Nursery Shower.

Hit By A Car On The Peninsula, This Cat Survived All Odds

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA officials are looking for someone to adopt this lovable feline, who they described as a fighter.

Spike In Pythons At Peninsula Shelter Prompts Special Request

Experienced snake owners are sought to help with the ball pythons.

Stowaway Iguana Hitches Ride To The Peninsula In A Bikini Top

The spiny-tailed Iguana​ got more than he bargained for when picking his nesting spot.

Kitten Rescued From Hwy 101 In San Mateo During Rush Hour Traffic

“What started as a normal morning commute to work turned into an astonishing rescue of a kitten," animal shelter officials said.

8 Baby Ducklings Rescued In 'Dramatic' San Mateo Operation

Animal rescuers say the plight of the babies was discovered as the mom paced back and forth nearby, helpless to their case.