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COURTESY PHOTO MEOW Houdini is an elusive 8-year-old Domestic Longhair whose magic appears in the quiet, heartwarming way he learns to trust. New people and places can make him vanish, but with patience and soft food (he has no teeth but plenty of charm), he reappears — one blink at a time. Meet Houdini at SDHS' Oceanside Campus. Adoption fee: $115 MEOWDJ Dood is a 2-year-old, 12-pound Domestic Shorthair cat with a Brown and White Tabby coat. He's quiet and gentle most of the time, but he can quickly break into the zoomies when he gets excited. He needs a quiet spot where he can nap and recharge. Adoption fee: $100 WOOF Loaded Piper is a 4-year-old, 51-pound Shepherd mix. A hiker found her and her puppies abandoned in a crate beside a trail. After her puppies were adopted, Loaded Piper was transferred to RCHS through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). She enjoys napping, sunbathing, cuddling, walks, and being brushed. Adoption fee: $145 ADOPTABLE PETS HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY WOOFHappy is a 3-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a gentle heart and an ador- able signature flop-sit that's sure to win you over. Though she may be shy at first, she quickly warms up with tasty treats. Happy loves pup cups, yard playtime, and relaxing indoors. Visit San SDHS' San Diego Campus to meet Happy. Adoption fee: $165 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 Jackson is an 18-month-old gray tabby Domestic Shorthair who rules the room with his affectionate, laid-back charm. He loves lounging and soaking up ear scratchies. Confident and friendly, Jackson isn't shy about meeting new people and will happily introduce himself by smooshing his face into their hands. Adoption fee: $78 WOOF Lantern is a 14-month-old Shepherd-Husky blend with an excitable personality and a big love for people. He adores playtime and would be happiest spending his afternoons running in a spacious yard. Once he's worked off his energy, Lantern becomes a sweet cuddlebug with the humans he loves most. Adoption fee: $201 West Coast Animal Hospital Expands to Pacific Beach At a time when independent veterinary hospitals are rapidly being absorbed into corporate groups, San Diego natives Tom Gibbings, Jr. and Dr. Megan Gibbings are taking a different path — expanding West Coast Animal Hospital while keeping ownership local. This past October, they celebrated the grand opening of their second location in Pacific Beach (1362 Garnet Avenue), honoring a veterinary legacy dating back to 1946. The expansion builds on the success of their Linda Vista flagship, which has been serving San Diego families for eight years. "We're not just opening another hospital — we're continuing the story of one of Pacific Beach's most treasured veterinary institutions," says Dr. Megan Gibbings. As Pacific Beach's oldest veterinary hospital, the practice now enters a new era under Medical Director Dr. Stefanie Young, who brings more than 15 years of experience caring for local pets. The Gibbings emphasize community connection, planning partnerships with neighborhood schools and events, along with a charitable program to help pet owners in need access lifesaving care. Rooted in San Diego for generations, the Gibbingses remain committed to preserving compassionate, community-focused veterinary care. westcoast.vet Tom Gibbings, Jr. and Dr. Megan Gibbings ranchandcoast.com 40 JANUARY 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE