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COURTESY PHOTO MEOW Rubio is an adorable 10-month-old orange tabby cat with a whole lot of love to share. Rubio thrives with a consistent routine of food, play and plenty of enrichment activities. Visit SDHS' San Diego Campus to meet Rubio. Adoption fee: $25 December 1-17; normally $75 MEOW These 8-month-old triplets, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry, can put a smile on even the grouchiest person's face! These three do have a condition that, while it shouldn't impact their lives at all, is contagious to other cats and thus their forever home can't have a resident cat in it (resident dogs are okay). Adoption fee: $126 each MEOWRoko is a 5½-year-old, 21-pound Domestic Short Hair cat. He's one big kitty! Roko was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters. If you're looking for a low maintenance buddy to share your home and your life, Roko is your guy. Adoption fee: $100 WOOF At nearly 4 years old, Mister is HWAC's longest tenured resident, and he's been available for adoption since February of 2022. A Boxer-Terrier blend, Mister is selective with who he likes and dislikes. But when he does like you, he's the sweetest, most loyal boy. Adoption fee: $78 WOOF Frogger is a 1½-year-old, 36-pound Boxer mix. This guy is not only an adventure enthusiast but also a pro at being a big, cozy lap dog. Get ready for serious snuggle time. Wake up Christmas morning with a Frog under your tree. Adoption fee: $145 ADOPTABLE PETS HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY WOOF Miles is a 6-year-old smiling lovebug. Whether going on walks or just taking in the scenery, Miles is content as long as he's with his people. Visit SDHS' San Diego Campus to meet Miles. Adoption fee: $25 December 1-17; normally $110 Focus philanthropy & pets Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, a free veterinary exam certificate and a dog license if residing in a city contracted by SDHS. sdhumane.org/adopt Adoption fee includes microchip identification and registration fee. Pets have been spayed or neutered and have up-to-date vaccinations. 858.756.4117, ext. 1, animalcenter.org Adoption fee includes microchip identification. Pets have been spayed or neutered, examined for good health & temperament, and have up-to-date vaccinations. 760.753.6413, sdpets.org Call for CASAs Voices for Children trains volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to support youth in foster care as they navigate an often con- fusing and frightening time in their lives, advocating for their needs to the court. Usually, these children have suffered major abuse and trauma and have lacked reliable male figures or positive male role models in their lives. They need good experiences with men who will keep them safe. In San Diego County, 50 percent of the estimated 2,750 children in foster care annually are boys, but only 19 percent of volunteer CASAs are male. Currently, 32 boys in San Diego County are waiting for an advocate to be there for them, and more are entering foster care daily. Voices for Children has put out an urgent call for compassionate and empathetic men in San Diego County to become volunteer CASAs. CASA volunteers do not require any particular professional background, only a willingness to be trained and show up for their case child. CASAs are uniquely focused on only one or two children at a time. This allows them to build a trusting relationship and effectively work with social workers, caregivers, attorneys, and other professionals to ensure that a judge has all the information needed to make well-informed decisions for a child in foster care. Most importantly, they advocate for the child's best interests and ensure their voices are heard. speakupnow.org ranchandcoast.com 46 DECEMBER 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE