🌱 Your Help Needed At Overcrowded Pet Shelter + A Special Friendship

Morning, friends! It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily — back in your inbox with what's happening in town these days. Relax, enjoy your coffee/tea and crumb cake, and read along:

• Pets need 'furever' homes — Help an overcrowded pet shelter near you.
• A special friendship based on kindness.
• Matching gifts make it a great time to give to Feeding San Diego.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and warm.😎 High: 76, Low: 50.

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Here are three of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. Strays are coming into the San Diego Humane Society at the rate of 30 – 60 per day. Currently there are 1,000 dogs at the facility. The shelter is over capacity, and the overcrowding has resulted in outbreaks of distemper, a canine virus. The San Diego Humane Society is reaching out to the public to consider adopting or fostering a pet. (NBC San Diego)
2. A 3-and-a-half-year-old boy named Cole was fascinated with trash day. He loved to roll the trash can out to the curb for pickup and waiting for his trash guy to come to take the trash away like clockwork. Over time Cole and City of San Diego truck driver, Dwayne Bullock, became fast friends. Each year since the pandemic began, the two have exchanged Christmas gifts. It is a special relationship based on kindness. (NBC San Diego)
3. Feeding San Diego’s end of year campaign is in full force. The 501(c)(3) charity rescues surplus food supplies from local stores and bakeries, and provides that food to thousands of people facing food insecurity right here in our neighborhoods. Now, the Board of Feeding San Diego will match your contribution, dollar for dollar up to $317,000, through Dec. 31. Every $1 donated equals four nutritious meals. If you wish to donate, or if you need food, go to FeedingSanDiego.org. (KUSI)

Today in San Diego:

• Christmas Day at Manchester Salon — Fairmont Grand Del Mar. (10:30 a.m.)
• Christmas Day Dining Cruise — Flagship Cruises & Events. (1 p.m.)
• Spreckels Organ Sunday Concert — Balboa Park. (2 p.m.)
• 'Snow N Glow Holiday Festival' Snow Hill & Lights Walk-Thru 2022 — Del Mar Fairgrounds. (4 p.m.)
• Hanukkah 'Menorah, Movie & Chinese' 2022 — Chula Vista. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Queen of fetch: "Gorgeous, goofy and snuggly as can be? That's right, we're talking about Camilla! This husky mix is as regal as her name – she's also known as the queen of fetch, the countess of cuteness and the duchess of doggy dancing." (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• San Diego Police spread cheer: "Happy Holidays from Northwestern Division! We had a great time today as we handed out dozens of gifts to children in our community. The smiles on everyone's faces were absolutely amazing, and it was a joy to spread some holiday cheer." (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• Slurry S2124: "Fresh slurry seal for Vermont Street, Lincoln & Johnson avenues in Hillcrest and University Heights! Smooth streets brought to you by Slurry Project S2124 which is currently resurfacing 36 miles of road in the Uptown, College, Rolando, and Otay Mesa neighborhoods. #FridayRoadFix" (City of San Diego via Facebook)
• Get your gift of the garden: "Last week to get 3 months free on a Garden membership! Give yourself the gift of a membership at the Garden, December 31st is the last day for NEW members to receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12 on Basic Level Memberships!" (San Diego Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• Libraries Closed: "Remember all SDCL branches will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 24. Visit us at sdcl.org/elibrary" (San Diego County Library via Facebook)
• Welcome care packages: "We are grateful to our care package sponsors WaterWipes Natera @safeandsound, Michelle Mirandon, and Joan Waitt. These care packages provide care and comfort items to parents spending long hours crib side." (Miracle Babies via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll see you around San Diego!

— Bettyann Pernice

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