Editorials : Our Opinion: Mercy killing? We are outraged

April 17, 2011 11:42 AM So now we are supposed to look upon these two killers as victims because they haven’t slept in a week and have been criticized for killing four defenseless baby owls? Only a moron would expect any sane person to believe that crap. Hunter Jacobsen, one of the 17-year-old killers and […]

Mercy killing claimed in case of baby owls : Stepmom says ‘boys did not torture them’

DAVE MASON, NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

April 14, 2011 5:33 AM

The stepmother of one of the 17-year-old boys accused of taking the lives of baby owls in Lompoc last week said Wednesday it was a mercy killing — a contention disputed by a neighbor who witnessed the incident.

In an interview with the News-Press, […]

Teenage boys accused of killing baby owls Warden to refer matter involving 17-year-olds to district attorney

DAVE MASON, NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER April 9, 2011 9:26 AM

Two 17-year-old boys could face criminal charges after they allegedly killed four baby barn owls, found mutilated at the Sheltering Oak Sanctuary in Lompoc.

Lt. James Solis, warden with the Santa Barbara office of state Department of Fish and Game, told the News-Press Friday he […]

Clubbing death of 4 baby owls

Friends,

I just created a petition entitled Clubbing death of 4 baby owls, by two 17 year old’s., because I care deeply about this very important issue.

I’m trying to collect 20000 signatures, and I could really use your help.

To read more about what I’m trying to do and to sign my petition, click […]

Stop Dog Fighting!

Please help shut this page down. An actual quote from the page goes like this, “Dog fighting is good clean fun and a great activity to bring families together for an evening of entertainment. The best part is there is an abundant supply of FREE pit bulls available through your local shelter and craigslist.” Who […]

Orphaned baby chipmunks saved.

Last night, and today’s rescues. 2 orphaned baby chipmunks saved by Dr. Behrman, in Montecito. Both are doing great here at the Animal Rescue Team facility. We have them on heat, and are being fed using a 1cc syringe every 4 hours.

Babies this time of year is rather unusual. This is our second batch […]

EARTHLINGS

EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity’s absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called “non-human providers.” The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby .

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Electrocuted by a PG&E power line in Quail Valley

Sadly another raptor has been eltrocuted by a PG&E power line in Quail Valley. Animal Rescue Team, Inc. received a call from one of our volunteers who discovered this gorgeous male red tail hawk, still clasping a ground squirrel. After the bird captured his meal, in the vineyard, he flew upward towards the power pole. […]

Trapper gasses animals with carbon dioxide

CHRIS SANTARELLI, NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

September 17, 2010 12:00 AM

Raccoons have taken over a Goleta mobile home park and management responded by ordering a roundup, a move that could have spelled the animals’ demise. But in response to inquiries from the News-Press and local wildlife rescue organizations, the trapping at Rancho […]

Help Give Wildlife Another Chance.

Help Give Wildlife a Second Chance

Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Manny’s Restaurant, Mission Drive at Alisal Road, Solvang Tickets: $45 • RSVP: (805) 896-1859 info@animalrescueteam.net Dear Friends,

The Animal Rescue Team is a non-profit that was founded by Julia Di Sieno and Dr. Michael Behrman. The organization’s mission is to […]