Santa Barbara dog daycare Camp Canine faces protests after deadly drowning

Protesters have taken to the streets of Santa Barbara following the death of Bruce, an English bulldog, at a long-tenured doggie daycare facility last week.

Bruce reportedly drowned in a pool on July 17 while staying at Camp Canine, a dog boarding facility in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood.

The dog boarding facility has a long history in the city. In 2024, Camp Canine celebrated their 40th anniversary. In 2025, the owners touted the business as having a “‘Disneyland’ feel.”…

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