{"id":118,"date":"2019-04-12T10:02:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T17:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999946091"},"modified":"2019-04-12T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T17:02:19","slug":"you-still-have-time-to-rescue-a-dog-at-pick-a-pittie-adoption-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/you-still-have-time-to-rescue-a-dog-at-pick-a-pittie-adoption-event","title":{"rendered":"You still have time to rescue a dog at Pick-a-Pittie adoption event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> and spcaLA<\/a> will continue their Pick-a-Pittie<\/a>\u00a0pit bull adoption event up to Sunday, April 14. Pick-a-Pittie is the shelters\u2019 spring event in which they hope to spring these generally misunderstood, overbred and often dumped dog breed or mix thereof.<\/p>\n

Last week\u2019s Virtually Pets<\/strong> cited nearly half the dogs in our shelter were pit bulls and pittie mixes, at the time of writing. Even though you can pick your own adoption fee for the dog, it\u2019s a sad truth that not every one of them will go home. According to Phase 2 of the shelter study<\/a> that the city auditor\u2019s office released in August 2018, it would be terrific for the shelter to have its own foster program but staffing limits may prevent at least a robust one.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, the dogs have Emily Ann Peters and rescuers like her, for both cats and dogs, trying to save as many as they have room and funding for. Peters is the founder of Live Love Pet Care,<\/a> which combines fostering and rescue with services like pet sitting and dog walking. Peters\u2019 mission\u2014one of them\u2014is to bring awareness to the community about the shelter being full and partnering with their rescue team to save as many lives as possible. Another mission is to grab out the dogs whose days are numbered and find fosters and homes for them.<\/p>\n

Arrows<\/strong> and Buster<\/strong> are the latest beneficiaries of Peters\u2019 efforts. She and her little daughter fell in love with Arrows during the Lucky Dog Humane Education Day<\/a>. Kennels aren\u2019t natural environments for animals, no matter how well cared for they are, and Arrows seemed to be particularly frustrated. The shelter had neutered him to relieve the stress, but he wanted out. Peters watched how gently he took treats from the volunteers and decided to network him. No one came forth.<\/p>\n

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Arrows gratefully grins at his foster mom. To adopt Arrows, email adopt@livelovepetcare.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There was nobody for Buster either. Buster was exhibiting similar signs of stress and had a limited time there as well. So, Peters took the next step and found fosters for both dogs. She came for them last week\u2014to see them with the new foster families, you\u2019d never guess that they were anything but happy.<\/p>\n

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Seems as if Buster’s part of his foster family already, doesn’t it? Better adopt him quick. Applications available from adopt@livelovepetcare.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That\u2019s why we plead with people to stop at shelters first when you want to adopt a pet. Shelters are full because humans dump their animals, overbreed their pets, and mistreat them and lose them to authorities. Shelters are expected to work miracles in the face of this, coupled with limited resources. Not to tiptoe around this, but when shelters are full and there\u2019s not enough room in rescues or enough fosters, pets have to be euthanized. The shelter, Peters said, advocates for positive outcomes.<\/p>\n

Because a full shelter is a human-sourced problem, humans are the ones who can bring about solutions. Peters and her fellow rescuers more than go the distance. And there are myriad opportunities for all of us to volunteer, and of course, adopt.<\/p>\n

\u201cSummer\u2019s approaching, which is the most challenging time for a local shelter,\u201d Peters said, citing the number of newborns and pets escaping their homes when fireworks go off. \u201cGet out and adopt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adopting from the shelter leaves more empty kennels. If you\u2019re interested in adopting either Arrows or Buster (or both), contact Live Love at adopt@livelovepetcare.com<\/a>. To foster, email foster@livelovepetcare.com<\/a>. That\u2019ll free up more space as well.<\/p>\n

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Live Love operates through donations. To help Peters get out as many dogs as she can, visit this link<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Things to do, pets to support<\/h3>\n

Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to\u00a0<\/em>pets@lbpost.com<\/em><\/a>. Posting subject to approval.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m., Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St., Long Beach, free spay\/neuter for qualifying Long Beach residents, with appointment; free microchips, shots, flea-med doses, dewormers and nail trimmings $10 each\u2014no appointment necessary. Appointments available for future clinics\u2014come make one.<\/p>\n

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Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic, sponsored by Long Beach Animal Care Services and spcaLA:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.\u20131 p.m., Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St., Long Beach, see text for pricing.<\/p>\n

In addition to the vaccinations, Animal Care Services will bring its Adoption Waggin\u2019 for pet adoptions and a pet licensing specialist. $10 Bordetella vaccinations for dogs; $20 CIV vaccinations for dogs; $15 DA2PPV vaccinations for dogs; $15\u201325 deworming for cats and dogs; $15 FeLV vaccinations for cats; $15 flea treatment for cats and dogs; $15 FVRCP vaccinations for cats; $25 microchips for dogs and cats; $7 rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs; $45 kitten package for kittens 6\u201312 weeks old, includes FVRCP, dewormer and microchip; $55 Puppy Package for puppies 6\u201312 weeks old, Includes DA2PPV, Bordetella, dewormer and microchip. All dogs on leash or carrier, all cats in carriers.<\/strong> Bring medical records if you have them. Cash and credit accepted.<\/p>\n

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Feline Good Social Club Grand Opening:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m., 301 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, adoption fees apply<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t need coffee to keep us awake for this event! Finally, feline-ally, Long Beach is getting its own permanent cat caf\u00e9! Three entrepreneurial, passionate cat ladies\u00a0have pounced on this opportunity to place rescue cats in a permanent and loving home. The Feline Good Social Club will have its grand opening in the heart of Downtown Long Beach and will offer a unique opportunity to socialize with adoptable cats in a playful environment supplemented with unlimited gourmet coffee and tea. The grand opening will feature a VIP Package with exclusives perks for those who would like additional time with the cats in a luxury setting, and merch bags filled with cat-themed gifts are sure to tickle your whiskers. All of the cats are rescued from the local rescue group Long Beach Felines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Do Good with Burritos Fundraiser:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, April 28, 4\u20138 p.m., Chipotle, Marina Pacifica Mall<\/a>, 6376 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, menu prices apply.<\/p>\n

Whoever would have thought that fundraising would be such a gas! Dine at Chipotle during this event, show the above flyer on your phone or printed out, and 33 percent of the proceeds will benefit Fix Long Beach to help spay and neuter as many cats and dogs as possible. Cool beans, right?<\/p>\n

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Helen Sanders CatPAWS Bowling Fundraiser:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, May 11, 3\u20135 p.m., Westminster Lanes, 6471 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, $40 per ticket.<\/p>\n

You know that if you draw whiskers on the head of a bowling pin and paste pointed ears on the crown that it\u2019ll resemble a cat sitting up? That and the fact that it\u2019s a good fund-raising idea for the cats and kittens under the care of Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/a> rescue. This annual event raises money for food, veterinary bills (they mount) and neonatal care, including the free DIY kits for bottle-feeders that CatPAWS makes available free of charge at the shelter. Details are on the flyer\u2014so roll one down an alley for the alley cats!<\/p>\n

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Zeus\u00a0(ID#A554598), 4-year-old black-and-white male pit bull terrier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Special study session for Long Beach Animal Care Services, <\/strong>Tuesday<\/strong>, April 16, 3:30 p.m., Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 333 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, free.<\/p>\n

The public is invited to address the City Council during a study session to receive and file a presentation about Long Beach Animal Care Services.<\/p>\n

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Fix Long Beach\u2019s \u2018A Fistful of Dollars\u2019 Casino Night:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, June 22, 6\u201310:30 p.m., Cosmic Brewery, 20316 Gramercy Place, Torrance, $20 per ticket, available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It shouldn\u2019t be a gamble to see whether Fix Long Beach can spay and neuter as many cats and dogs as possible as well as support the fosters. But it sure can be a neat way to fund the clinics, if last year\u2019s event was any indication! The event includes a burger bar with a vegan option, s’more bar, discounts on beer and wine, and $50 casino cash for full-size craps, poker, roulette and blackjack tables. Come dressed to win in your favorite Western wear, and have fun during the Best Moustache contest; the 50\/50 drawing; the silent auction; which includes some amazing trips; and the opportunity drawing. Prizes will go to the biggest casino winners. Tickets are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ongoing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Pick-a-Pittie adoption opportunity:\u00a0<\/strong>shelter hours<\/a>, <\/strong>through April 14, Long Beach Animal Care Services and spcaLA, 7700 E. Spring St. (at entrance to El Dorado Park), Long Beach, choose your own adoption fee.<\/p>\n

Pit bulls are among the most common types of dogs found in shelters. They\u2019re also largely misunderstood. Thankfully, they\u2019re becoming popular as loyal companion pets. If you\u2019d like to add one to your family, here\u2019s your chance to not only pick a pittie but also pick the price you\u2019ll pay for the adoption fee! The special is for qualified adopters only.<\/p>\n

Adopt, adopt, adopt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The following pet-related businesses regularly feature cat, dog and rabbit adoptions. If you\u2019re a Long Beach-area rescue and don\u2019t see your adoption event listed here, please email\u00a0pets@lbpost.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chase Bank, 5200 East Second St., Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n