The Milo Foundation is a no-kill organization providing an alternative for homeless pets throughout California. “In addition to community education, volunteer opportunities, and adoption services, Milo provides sanctuary for animals needing more time and space to have a quality of life until the special homes they need can be found,” as stated on The Milo Foundations page. Milo is located in Point Richmond.

On November 24, the Kuljian family decided to spend one morning at Big Lagoon Beach in Humboldt County. Howard Kuljian and his wife Mary took their kids Gregory, 16, and Olivia, 18, as well as their beloved...