{"id":1001,"date":"2018-01-11T23:27:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T23:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/pets\/pet-projects-please-adopt-this-survivor-and-such-a-deal-on-young-cats\/"},"modified":"2018-01-11T23:27:49","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T23:27:49","slug":"pet-projects-please-adopt-this-survivor-and-such-a-deal-on-young-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/pet-projects-please-adopt-this-survivor-and-such-a-deal-on-young-cats","title":{"rendered":"Please Adopt This Survivor! And Such a Deal on Young Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to pets@lbpost.com. Posting subject to approval.<\/p>\n

Virtually Pets<\/h1>\n

Here\u2019s another poster cat.<\/p>\n

\"Frank<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Beverly Leifer.<\/em><\/p>\n

His name is Frank Bailey Brett<\/strong>\u2014\u201cthe cat who is so awesome, he needs three names!\u201d according to Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> (ACS)\u00a0adoption coordinator Jill Prout.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d met this adorable little guy at ACS and scratched him under the chops, but I didn\u2019t know his story until Beverly Leifer, a member of Long Beach Animal Advocates <\/a>(LBAA), made me aware of his horrific experience when he was on the streets. LBAA is a grassroots group of activists and advocates who have united to insist that the city increase funding to ACS in order to increase the number of life-saving programs for pets in residence there.<\/p>\n

Leifer informed me that the cat had been burned. This may have been an accident, but I wouild bet that it was deliberate. Every time I hear something like this, I force the brain to go there and imagine what the animal went through. Leifer doubtless feels the same way. This is necessary in order to go above the \u201clip service\u201d treatment for pet welfare. Only problem is, I imagine the beginning and then my body clenches up and my psyche takes off shrieking.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe treated him for over two\u00a0months for what we suspect to be burns,\u201d Prout said. \u201cHe kept trying to lick the wounds and was a Houdini at taking off his \u2018cone of shame,\u2019 but we finally got him to the point he is at now\u2014healthy and ready for a family!\u201d<\/p>\n

Prout said that throughout this whole ordeal, Frank BB remained sweet (Leifer and I can both vouch for that)–so sweet, in fact, that at this writing, Adopt and Shop, a pet store in Lakewood that has been showing shelter-only pets for years, picked him up!<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a social love-bug who is very deserving of a forever home!\u201d Prout said.<\/p>\n

Adoption to a forever family is the ultimate in saving a life. Thanks, Beverly Leifer, for alerting me to this cat and to ACS for going the distance with him!<\/p>\n

To meet Frank Bailey Brett, pop over to Adopt and Shop,\u00a0353 Lakewood Center Mall,\u00a0Lakewood.<\/p>\n

And since we\u2019re on the subject of cats, Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/a>\u00a0is featuring a \u201cNew Year <\/strong>♥ <\/strong>New Chance\u201d program! All the beautiful, young cats pictured here will be adoptable for a low fee of $50. This includes spay\/neuter, vaxxes, chip and a lot of lovely years for both you and the cat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To adopt any of these kitties, complete this online application<\/a>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Blonde<\/p>\n

Meet our beautiful girls Blonde<\/strong>\u00a0and Mouse<\/strong>! The two sisters were rescued during our Trap-Neuter-Return efforts, but they were too sweet to return to the streets! Mouse is starting to adapt more to the adoption center, and her true, loving personality is emerging. She loves the wand toys! Blonde is a little shyer than her sister and still stays back, but she is showing progress and is playing more and more every day! She loves the wand toys just like her sister.<\/p>\n

Look at those ears! This little cutie was rescued along with her bro and sis from a crowded public shelter.\u00a0Kimberley<\/strong> is a happy, playful cat who gets along with everyone, cats and people alike!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Rumpel\"<\/p>\n

Precious little Rumpel<\/strong> was rescued with his brother, Charming. He\u2019s suffering a heavy case of sibling envy and would love the same privilege! He loves to play with other kittens in the adoption center!<\/p>\n

\"Licorice\"<\/p>\n

Licorice,<\/strong> his sister and mom were about to be killed at a public shelter because they had ringworm. We just couldn\u2019t abide the thought of them dying because of a fungus that can be treated with an over-the-counter cream you can get at a drugstore\u2014same stuff that\u2019s used for athletes foot! Since we didn\u2019t have a foster, the cats had to go to a vet, and this boy has been in\u00a0a cage for months. All that confinement hasn\u2019t dimmed his bright spirit, though. The vet staff have all remarked on what a great cat he is! He\u2019s a fun and happy 8-month-old boy now, and we sure would like to get him into a home! He gets along with everyone! He really is perfect.<\/p>\n

\"Diana\"<\/p>\n

Fostered since she was an itty-bitty baby, Diana<\/strong> is super-sweet and can happily sit on your lap for hours. You have to meet this beautiful girl.<\/p>\n

Things to Do, Pets to Support<\/h1>\n

\"PEts<\/p>\n

K9 Kismet Pies and Pups Adoption Event and Fund-Raiser<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 13, 11:00AM\u20139:00PM, Pieology Pizzeria, 16338 Beach Boulevard, Westminster<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adoption fees and menu prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Love pizza pie and pups? Take a slice out of pet homelessness and top off the rescues! Come down to Pieology in Westminster, and a portion of the tab will be donated to K9 Kismet Dog Rescue! Our fabulous rescue dogs will be there from 11:00-3:00 p.m. to greet you (and hopefully convince you to fill out an application to adopt them), and the fund-raiser will be ongoing during business hours. So come on by!<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Cat<\/p>\n

Pet Adoption Event at PFE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 6, 11:00AM\u20133:00PM, Pet Food Express, 4220 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adoption fees apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find your new BFF and everything that he or she could ever want or need, in one place.\u00a0Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS)<\/a>\u00a0and other rescues will be bringing some wonderful dogs ready to go home with their new people. Everything is high quality at Pet Food Express, and that includes the adoptive pets! Check out the Cat Adoption Center, featuring fine felines from Long Beach Animal Care Services and Stray Cat Alliance.<\/p>\n

\"Fix\"Hope<\/p>\n

Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 13, times and locations to be announced<\/strong><\/p>\n

No charge for vouchers; all donations accepted<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the next two months, the grassroots free spay\/neuter organization<\/strong> Fix Long Beach will distribute vouchers and education for spay\/neuter procedures for your unfixed dog or cat. Visit this link<\/a>\u00a0for qualifications for vouchers. There is also a donation button to help Fix Long Beach continue their efforts. Click the organization\u2019s Amazon Wish List link<\/a>\u00a0 to donate items, or bring them to the event if you find a better deal!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s continue to help make Long Beach no kill, one pet at a time!<\/p>\n

\"Rubys<\/p>\n

Ruby\u2019s Fund-Raiser for Long Beach K-9 Officers Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, January 17, 7:00AM\u20139:00PM, Ruby\u2019s Diner in Long Beach, 6405 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menu prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Show your support for Long Beach\u2019s finest\u2014the dogs who are trained to go into perilous situations and sometimes give the ultimate gift\u2014their lives\u2014for human safety. A big 20 percent of your tab will be used to assist in the purchase of police service dogs and for medical care and feeding for the active dogs in the K-9 Unit as well as the retired dogs who have served our city. Both takeout and in-restaurant dining are eligible for the donations.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Pet<\/p>\n

Pet CPR First Aid and Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11:00AM\u20134:00PM, Pet Food Express, 4220 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

$75 registration fee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register early for this inclusive workshop that will prepare you for emergency situations involving pets. The workshop is appropriate for individuals interested in working in the veterinary field, for animal shelters and rescues, as police officers, or simply as Good Samaritans and prepared pet owners. All materials will be provided. Early registration is recommended, as seating is limited. For more information, see flier above.<\/p>\n

Ongoing<\/h1>\n

\"Calndars\"<\/p>\n

Available Now: Helen Sanders CatPAWS 13-Month 2018 \u201cShow Us Your Kitties\u201d Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new CatPAWS calendar, subtitled \u201cRescue Is Love,\u201d is available for $10 at this link<\/a>. All the pets are CatPAWS rescues, now in loving homes. Large, full-color photos for each month, plus honorarium thumbnails on individual days. A mosaic of all entries is included as well. All funds from the entry contest and calendar sales will go toward veterinary care, food and other needs of the wonderful kitties up for adoption (see them all here!)<\/a>. You may also pick up a calendar at one of our adoption centers in Seal Beach or Long Beach, California:<\/p>\n

PetSmart, 12341 Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach<\/p>\n

Petco, 6500 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach<\/p>\n

Free Pet Food Distributions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"BEacon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Papa, a big \u201cteddy bear\u2019 of a dog, sits with his human in Ashlee\u2019s Pet Care station at Beacon for Him.<\/i><\/p>\n

Beacon for Him <\/strong><\/a>has extended an outreach for people experiencing homelessness and their pets. Pet food, primarily dog food, is available at their facility at 439 West Anaheim Street, Mondays from 9:00AM to noon and Saturdays from noon to 3:00PM. A dog-washing station with a stainless-steel tub is also available onsite at these hours. Donations and supplies such as shampoo, flea control and, of course, pet food are always gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n

\"Pet<\/p>\n

The Pet Food Bank<\/strong> is sponsored by Christian Outreach in Action<\/a>. COA is located at 515 E 3rd St, Long Beach. Hours are Thursday from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Shelter<\/p>\n

Shelter-Enrichment Supplies Needed for ACS Dogs and Cats!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop-off: Wednesdays through Fridays, 10:00AM\u20135:30PM and Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00AM\u20134:00PM, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Individual donations requested<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACS is continuing our kennel enrichment activities for our canine\u00a0guests here and could use so more donations (there are plenty for the cats!). Here is what\u2019s needed:<\/p>\n