This Dog Named After a King Now Rules His Castle

A happy ever after story Leonidas was one of several dogs who arrived at Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) on

Supporting the People and Pets of Ukraine

How We All Can Help Heartbreaking. If there’s one word that can describe the tragedy of war unfolding in Ukraine

Fetch – April 2022 – Crushes

Nina               La Niña is a “little girl” of a Puppy. We have a crush on Nina. She’s a 6-month-old,

Movements Are Born from Moments:  The Founding of F.O.C.A.S.

One morning in 1977, a woman was walking her two dogs in the local park like she had done every

Focus on FOCAS Today

Today, Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) continues to build on the work that Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS) co-founders,

Crushes of the Month – March 2022

Moose, Our FOCAS Crush From Bonita          How could we not have a crush on handsome Moose? He’s a

A FOCAS Rescue Story and Lesson in Patience

You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Give me patience…NOW!” We have to remind ourselves of that at Rancho Coastal

President’s Letter – March 2022

Dear RCHS Friends and Family, Ten years ago, Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS),

President’s Letter – February 2022

Dear RCHS Friends and Family, “Ready, Set, Go!”  It seems like someone used a megaphone and shouted these words to

Leonidas Gets a Fresh Start

Leo Needed Us Leonidas arrived at Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in September of 2020. He was flown out of