Castaic Canine Camp

08/17/2025

Evan was adopted!

08/15/2025

F**K!!! This is us. Right now. Yes, they’re on it. Looks like we are going to have to evacuate. PM me if you can put crates together, tow a trailer, put some dogs in your truck or suv to get us to our evacuation destination.

07/23/2025

07/18/2025

06/30/2025

Don't let your fun turn into flames.

As you make plans to celebrate the 4th of July, please remember that fireworks are prohibited on public lands.

Possessing, igniting, discharging, or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on national forests and grasslands.

06/09/2025

Adoption fees waived! June 9th - 28th 💜

05/17/2025

Critter fair
*Freya was adopted!

04/09/2025

If you ever wanted to add a furry friend 🐶 🐱 to your life now’s the time. Adoption and spay & neuter fees waived 4/8-4/12. See flyer for details.

04/09/2025

LEPTOSPIROSIS: DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Sharon Powell
Edison Park Animal Hospital

Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection that affects both animals and humans. This zoonotic disease (meaning people can get it too!) is dangerous for pets, especially dogs. Understanding the risks, symptoms, and preventive measures is essential for keeping your furry companions safe.

Leptospira bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments. The bacteria are commonly found in contaminated water, soil, or the urine of infected animals, including rodents, livestock, and wildlife. Pets can contract Leptospirosis through drinking or swimming in contaminated water sources such as lakes, puddles, or streams. Also living in areas of high rainfall causing stagnant water especially in areas with high rodent or wildlife populations. Sounds like our Florida environment year round but particularly in the summer months.

People can contract Leptospirosis the same way pets get Leptospirosis. People should always wear disposable plastic gloves while handling items that have come into contact with dog urine, and wash their hands thoroughly after.


Leptospirosis presents with a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Common signs in pets include fever and lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes indicating liver involvement), muscle pain and stiffness, increased thirst and urination (a sign of kidney involvement) and respiratory distress or coughing in severe cases.

Not all dogs show signs of illness after becoming infected with Leptospira bacteria. And even once they do show ill effects, the immediate cause may not be apparent since fever and lethargy can be clinical signs of other illnesses. Typically, dog owners will see that their dog isn't feeling or acting normal with low energy, like refusing to eat, eating less, or vomiting.

Veterinarians diagnose Leptospirosis through blood tests, urine tests, and sometimes PCR or antibody tests to detect the presence of the bacteria.

Dogs will likely be outside at some point, regardless of where you live. Preventing Leptospirosis is essential for both pets and their owners. Effective measures include vaccinations to provide protection against the common Leptospira strains, avoiding stagnant water, rodent/wildlife control, good hygiene while cleaning pets living areas, and avoiding contact with urine.

03/22/2025