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Virtually Pets<\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re planning on adding a four-legged (or three-legged) family member this year, please make one of your new year\u2019s resolutions (and if you don\u2019t make any, make this one) to go to the shelter to adopt a cat, dog, rabbit or anyone else before you go anywhere else. Our shelter at Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> (ACS)\u00a0is the first place that abandoned, stray and unwanted pets go before they\u2019re either pulled by spcaLA next door, taken by one of our city\u2019s rescues, or adopted by the public.<\/p>\n

The ones who remain may not be so lucky, and that\u2019s what people don\u2019t get when they give up a pet or dump newborn puppies and kittens. The rehoming staff and volunteers do their damnedest to get the pets adoptable and adopted, but space there is limited and sometimes, euthanasia is performed, to be blunt.<\/p>\n

Many happy new years could be ahead for these unique personalities (and isn\u2019t each pet unique?). ACS is located in the P. D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for Village visitors). Go in through the entrance shown in the photo.<\/p>\n

\"Pitchford\"<\/p>\n

Meet Them at ACS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Harrison <\/strong>(ID#A598913), by George, is a cool man cat (the adoption coordinator prefers to link up his name with Harrison Ford)! He\u2019s a 4-year-old domestic shorthair who\u2019s neutered, microchipped and ready to go with you. I\u2019ve hung with the guy, and he\u2019s a great, big hunk of love! He\u2019ll unwind from the puffball in the photo to a long fellow that stretches from here to Harrison, Pennsylvania. Couldn\u2019t resist ending on a theme!<\/p>\n

\"Seltzer<\/p>\n

Seltzer<\/strong> (ID#A601333), a snowshoe Himalayan, would be a great mixer for anyone who\u2019d like a fluffy, friendly cat who loves to be petted. He was found as a stray on Christmas Eve, and even though he\u2019s missed his Christmas, he\u2019d love his new year to be happy, and so would we. He\u2019s 12 years old, so if you adopt him and bring his paperwork to Thai Silk restaurant, you\u2019ll receive $25 toward a meal. Family members of senior pets get a senior deal, too!<\/p>\n

\"Nikee\"<\/p>\n

Meet Nikee <\/strong>(ID#\u00a0A598433)! (Yes\u2014an extra e<\/i>. Not my bad this time.) <\/i>Nikee\u2019s an energetic 7-year-old pit-bull terrier whose owners surrendered him. He had a buddy who was also a large-breed dog, so he\u2019d be great in a home with another big doggie. But he\u2019ll be deliriously happy with just people as well! He\u2019s lots of fun and has a ton of energy. He\u2019d make a great family pet\u2014after running and playing with his toys, he loves to sit down with a treat and a cuddle with his peeps at the shelter. The Thai Silk deal goes for Nikee, too!<\/p>\n

\"Atlas<\/p>\n

If Atlas<\/strong> runs to you, it\u2019s going to be for kisses! This adorable 5-year-old pit-bull mix came in as a stray, and his family didn\u2019t come in to look for him. He\u2019s been taught by ACS volunteer Ricky to \u201csit\u201d and \u201cstay,\u201d and he loves to curl up by your side. How anyone this big can be this cute is amazing. Pit bulls often get overlooked at the shelter, but we guarantee that Atlas is nothing to shrug at.<\/p>\n

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

\"Aurelie<\/p>\n

Zoey Cats and Moon Cat Caf\u00e9 at First Fridays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, January 5, 5:00PM\u20138:30PM, by Rasselbock Kitchen and Beer Garden, 4020 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The kitties from Zoey\u2019s Place are aboard the Moon Cat Caf\u00e9<\/a> tonight at First Fridays! What a great time for a cat adoption! Actually, any time\u2019s a great time for a cat adoption, but at this one, you\u2019ll have the bonus of enjoying some of the best coffee I\u2019ve ever drunk and tasty pastries, all locally sourced, and browsing among high-end cat-themed merchandise. Moon Cat is the brainchild of Janet Pao, who donates 10 percent of the profits to the featured cat rescue. You\u2019ll also hear DJs and some great sounds\u2014lotsa swing stuff this time around\u2014at the first First Fridays of the year!<\/p>\n

\"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> 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