Soulful Eyes Rescue

06/04/2026

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05/17/2026

An Irvine man was arrested for animal cruelty.

This morning, several ducklings and a mother duck were swimming in the community pool near Morena and Segura, where one duckling was killed.

Around 10:52 a.m., a man who lived nearby got into the pool, gathered some of the ducklings, and placed them into a box. A short time later, he used a plastic trash bin and struck some of the ducklings. He then threw the animals into a trash can.

One duckling was found deceased, and another one had severe head trauma. The injured duckling was transported to a veterinary clinic for care. The remaining ducklings were able to escape the area with the mother duck.

Our Animal Services Unit immediately began an investigation in coordination with Detectives from our Investigations Bureau. The suspect, Randall Bertsch, 71, of Irvine, was quickly located at his home. After refusing to talk to the officers, a search warrant was granted and served at his residence. Bertsch was safely arrested for animal cruelty. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be submitted to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for review.

We want to assure the community that the protection and welfare of animals in our city remains a high priority.  

As a reminder, migratory birds are federally protected and, in most cases, cannot be moved or relocated, including those that nest near pools. 
We thank the community members who reported this incident and assisted our officers. 

If you need assistance with ducklings or other wildlife, please contact Animal Services at 949-724-7000.

05/13/2026

05/09/2026

Spike is finally ready to cross the border and find himself his foster or better forever home.

Spike is a mid sized young terrier, friendly and energetic. He will do well in a home with kids or someone athletic that would love a good hiking buddy.

This gorgeous boy is neutered, tested for diseases and ready to start his new life.

Know anyone looking for a BFF? Send them Spike’s profile!

Applications can be found on our website ScratchMyBelly.org/forms

04/28/2026

Two more of our babies are finally ready to find fosters. After going through proper vetting and quarantine, we are ready to bring them over the border.

Porfirio (brown chocolate yorkie) and Henry (biewer yorkie), both males and both under 2 years old. They were rescued from backyard breeders in TJ and are the cutest little babies.

Both have been neutered, vaccinated and will be chipped upon crossing the border.

For applications go to ScratchMyBelly.org/forms.

No doggie doors please (it is not safe for small dogs to be outside unattended), supplies provided.

04/28/2026

Temp fosters needed!!!! 🚨 URGENT

Location San Diego or close by. We were all setup for taking in 10 frenchie today but 3 extras.

Please consider helping us even if temporarily!

They are arriving today around 3:30 in Cardiff.

Foster app available on our website ScratchMyBelly.org/forms

04/10/2026

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10/28/2025

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