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PHOTO COURTESY OF BIRCH AQUARIUM, JORDANN TOMASEK MEOW After a rough start as a stray mama raising kittens on her own, 1-year-old Milk is learning that indoor life might just be her thing. She's curious about all the new comforts: soft blankets, windows with birds outside, and the occasional chin scratch from a kind human. Visit SDHS' Oceanside Campus to meet Milk. Adoption fee: $100 MEOWSandshrew is a 3-year-old, 9.5-pound, Domestic Short Hair cat who was very shy when he arrived. Now he's traded caution for cuddles. He understands that people like him and all they want to do is play with him. He's ready to pounce on a new family. Adoption fee: $100 WOOF Chiclet is a 1-year-old, 49-pound Bull Terrier mix. Chiclet is full of love and she needs a calm home and a family that will be patient with her while she settles in. Chiclet LOVES to snuggle! Adoption fee: $145 ADOPTABLE PETS HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY WOOF Duke a sweet and energetic 7-year-old Siberian Husky mix looking for a loving new home. Duke loves to go for adventures — he hops right into the car and is so happy to be along for the ride. He is looking for a home where he can get lots of daily exercise and enrichment. Visit Duke at SDHS' San Diego Campus. Adoption fee: $150 Focus family 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 MEOW Marilyn Monroe is a 5-month-old energetic and playful Domestic Short Hair kitty. Don't expect her to laze around the house all day and snuggle up with you all night; this ball of energy loves exploring her environment and playing with whatever cat toys you'll throw her way! Adoption fee: $256 WOOF Moose is a 5-month-old Hound-Shepherd blend who is an incredibly fun and loyal companion. He likes to run around the yard with chew toys, and he'll fall into the lap of his favorite people while ignoring everyone else! Adoption fee: $485 Living Seas The Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series returns to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. For over two decades, the Perspectives Lecture Series has been engaging the public on research conducted worldwide by scientists from the institute. The fall 2025 series highlights Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine research and its contributions to society — from the development of new, economically-grounded strategies for sustaining critical ecosystems and fisheries to innovative research at the intersection of oceanography and human health. Hear directly from scientists on how they envision the future of research to understand and protect our ocean planet for the benefit of all. The series kicks off on September 8 with Marine Prosperity Areas: A New Hope in Conservation, featuring Scripps Oceanography Professor and Marine Ecologist Octavio Aburto. Marine Protected Areas have long been the most effective tools for marine ecosystem restoration, but these efforts often require sacrifices today for benefits decades in the future. Additional lectures will follow on October 6 and November 10. aquarium.ucsd.edu ranchandcoast.com 64 SEPTEMBER 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE