Lulu, a 1-year-old owner surrender with tabby and tortie markings, went home with Emmet Mac and his young daughter, Alia. To celebrate the nice, round, cuddly number, Lulu and her new family were showered with gifts and supplies.<\/p>\n
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New Cat Daddy Emmet Mac holds daughter Alia; Cat Adoption Center Volunteers Suzanne Fisher and Julie Somers hold the other baby! Photo courtesy of Cat Adoption Center.<\/em><\/p>\n Pet Food Express is located at 4220 Long Beach Boulevard. You\u2019ll find adoptable cats from Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a>\u00a0and Stray Cat Alliance<\/a>\u00a0along with every quality thing that you can purchase for them and your other pets. For information about adopting one of these feline candidates or one in the store, email pfevolunteers@gmail.com<\/a>. Volunteers are encouraged to contact them as well!<\/p>\n George<\/strong> loves cats, dogs and people. He\u2019s 7 years old and is a loveable, friendly cuddler who loves being held and kissed. This fluffy bundle of joy is more than ready to go home!<\/p>\n Laci <\/strong>is 11 years young and still playful and cuddly. She ended up at the shelter with her bruv, Ronnie. She\u2019d love for her and Ronnie to stay together, but if you only have room for one, she\u2019ll be fine. She loves being brushed, kissed and cuddled, and just wants to be loved and happy. So does Ronnie!<\/p>\n Breezy <\/strong>is a 2-year-old friendly little cuddler, whom her foster describes as the sweetest cat she\u2019s ever met. She looks a little confused here\u2014she was dumped at the shelter after her owner died and wasn\u2019t happy there at all. But she\u2019s now become friendly with the other cats and dogs who live in her foster\u2019s house. Plus, she\u2019s a polydactyl, and there\u2019s nothing like feeling those big feet walking across your back in the morning!<\/p>\n Nope\u2014not a cat and certainly not at the Cat Adoption Center. Her name\u2019s June<\/strong>, but her fans like to call her Velvet Hippo and Silver Shark The shelter staff prefers Love Bug, because that\u2019s what she is! She loves everybody, and she particularly loves belly rubs. She\u2019s only 4 years old and has some wonderful years ahead. Not that I need to respond to the criticism about the Post being a cat blog, but if this gets June a loving home, I\u2019m glad to do it.<\/p>\n Meet this loveable June bug at Animal Care Services on the shelter side of the P.D. Pitchford Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A575061.<\/p>\n It seems as if every year, numerous pet calendars crop up faster than you can say \u201cpenthouse.\u201d They aren\u2019t the ones you can buy online or at bookstores\u2014full-color glossies of strangers with fur, feathers or scales adorning each month. The pets in these calendars live in actual homes\u2014maybe yours\u2014and are selected through donations to pet rescues. I figured that a separate section is in order until the entry deadline. Pick your pet picture and enter!<\/p>\n Helen Sanders CatPAWS \u201cShow Us Your Kitties\u201d Calendar Fund-Raiser<\/strong><\/p>\n To September 1 at this link<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n $5 donation per initial entry, $1 donation for each subsequent vote<\/strong><\/p>\n Hey, CatPAWS Community and all fellow Cat Lovers! It is time for you to…Show Us Your Kitties!\u00a0CatPAWS\u2019 annual Calendar Contest Fund-Raiser has begun! Submit photos of your beautiful cats and kittens for a chance to be featured in the 2018 Show Us Your Kitties Calendar! It’s simple\u2014submit an entry photo of your cat or every cat that has touched your heart. The 12 cats that raise the most donations in the form of votes will have their photos featured as one of the months in the calendar, and the cat or kitten with the most total votes will be featured on the cover. All donations will cover CatPAWS\u2019s rescue efforts and medical bills. Let’s honor all those cats or kittens we\u2019ve been privileged to love and raise money for those who haven’t had the chance yet. Submit your photos here<\/a>\u00a0and read the full set of rules.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018I Rescued My Humans!\u2019 K9 Kismet Calendar Fund-Raiser<\/strong><\/p>\n To September 1 at this link\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n $12 entry fee; $1 per vote<\/strong><\/p>\n Want make your pet feel special?\u00a0Reserve a day for them<\/a>! Your pet’s photo will appear on the day or days of your choice. Just choose your favorite photo, choose the day or days, and donate $12 per day. First come, first served\u2014once a day has been reserved, it will no longer be available. You can donate to vote for your favorite entry at $1 per vote\u2014the pet with the most votes will be the \u201ccover pet\u201d! The next 12 top-vote recipients will become the K9 Kismet Calendar Pet for each calendar month between January and December 2018. A great twist is that people can submit pictures of any pet and include humans in the picture, which is optional.\u00a0Follow this link<\/a>\u00a0to submit your photo and to read the full set of rules.<\/p>\n \u00a0Friends of El Dorado Dog Park Holiday Bone-anza and Calendar Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, November 19, 10AM\u20134:00PM (Calendar Contest Entry Deadline September 30), El Dorado Dog Park, 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Calendar Contest free to enter: Bone-anza free to attend<\/strong><\/p>\n Friends of El Dorado Dog Park is announcing its third-annual Pet Photo Calendar Contest and fund-raiser. The top winner will be on the cover page, and the next 12 winners will each have their own calendar month.\u00a0The Calendar Contest winners\u00a0will be announced at\u00a011:00AM\u00a0at the Holiday Bone-Anza. The 2018 calendar\u00a0will be available to purchase\u00a0for $20 at the event. Even if your entry isn\u2019t selected as a winner, every dog entered will be spotlighted\u00a0in the calendar. Application is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s Bone-anza will be a fun-filled event featuring food trucks, vendors for your holiday shopping, contests, a DJ featuring Christmas sounds, elves, your doggie\u2019s photo with Santa, and a silent auction and raffle featuring great gifts from our sponsors.\u00a0All proceeds\u00a0from both the calendar and the event will go to support enhancements of the El Dorado Dog Park.<\/p>\n \u00a0Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Dueling Pianos Fund-Raiser for spcaLA<\/strong><\/p>\n Fridays in August, 6:00PM\u20132:00AM, Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Dueling Pianos, 91 South Pine Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Free Admission with donated item<\/strong><\/p>\n Donate an item from spcaLA\u2019s\u00a0wish list<\/a>, found here<\/a>, and enjoy a fun evening. Maybe you\u2019ll hear \u201cDoggie in the Window\u201d or \u201cKitten on the Keys.\u201d<\/p>\n spcaLA \u2018Are You Kitten Me?\u2019 Special Adoption Rates<\/strong><\/p>\n Weekends in August, 10AM\u20134PM, spcaLA at P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Center, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n $20 per cat, or $20 for a pair\u2014not necessarily matched<\/strong><\/p>\n Come find the cat or cats of your dreams for a rate so low that you\u2019ll be able to double up on the toys! Guidelines for qualified adopters available here<\/a>. Kitties may be seen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Summer Events with Shelter Pets!<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, August 4\u2013Thursday, August 24, Band events\u2019 van arrival at approximately 4:30PM, Movies in the Park\u2019s van arrival at approximately 6:00PM. See schedule for locations.<\/strong><\/p>\n Events are free; adoption fees apply (senior pets are discounted at $20!)<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t you love previews of coming attractions? At this year\u2019s Summer Events at our parks and beaches, you can preview our pets and make room for some of them in your home! ACS\u2019s new mobile vehicle will be attending all of these events before they start and leave when they begin. A heads-up\u2014and a tails up\u2014for you!<\/p>\n Municipal Band events start at 6:30PM-Van will arrive around 4:30PM-5:00PM<\/strong><\/p>\n Movies in the Park start at Dusk (approximately 8:00PM)-Van will arrive around 6PM-6:30PM<\/strong><\/p>\n Van is estimated to leave when the event starts.<\/strong><\/p>\n August Events<\/strong><\/p>\n 8\/4\u2014Friday\u2014El Dorado Park, 2800 N Studebaker Road, Long Beach (Muni Band)<\/p>\n 8\/10\u2014Thursday\u2014Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach (Movie in the Park)<\/p>\n 8\/18\u2014Friday\u2014Silverado Park, 1545 W 31st Street, Long Beach (Movie in the Park)<\/p>\n 8\/24\u2014Scherer Park, 430 E 49th Street, Long Beach (Movie in the Park)<\/p>\n Pet Adoption Event at PFE<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, August 5, 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. Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> (ACS)\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 Frostbites Fund-Raiser for spcaLA\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, August 9, noon\u201310:30PM, Frostbites, 1827 Ximeno Avenue, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Menu prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Print out the above flier\u00a0or show it to the cashier at this link<\/a>\u00a0on your mobile device the cashier from your mobile device, and 20 percent of your purchase will be donated to spcaLA to ensure that the pets have their just desserts!<\/p>\n Third Annual Kitty Hall Adoption Event<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, August 11, 11:00AM\u20133:00PM, City Hall, 333 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Free to greet kitties; adoption fees apply<\/strong><\/p>\n A full slate of aye votes for the kitties! Mayor Robert Garcia will be hosting Long Beach Animal Care Services\u2019<\/a>\u00a0most successful adoption event! Cast your vote for the best cat (or plural cat) for your loving, forever home!<\/p>\n Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, August 12, 7:30AM\u20134:00PM, Houghton Park, 6500 Atlantic Avenue (near Jordan High), Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Free to qualifying residents; free microchips; low-cost shots ($10 each); $10 flea med doses<\/strong><\/p>\n The grassroots free spay\/neuter organization<\/strong> Fix Long Beach invites you to make an appointment for your unfixed dog, or get vouchers for free procedures for your dog or cat! These clinics are generously sponsored through Hope for Paws<\/a>\u00a0and Eldad Hagar.<\/p>\n Visit this link<\/a>\u00a0for qualifications and an application for your appointment. 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 Seal Beach Animal Care Center\u2019s \u2018Dog Days of Summer\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, August 12, 11:00AM\u20134:30PM, Seal Beach Animal Care Center, 1700 Adolfo Lopez Drive, Seal Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Free event <\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy the hula at this Hawaiian-style event as dogs fan you with their wagging tails in the balmy air and cats bat at your grass skirt. This kid-friendly luau offers snow cones and other treats, chances to win great raffle prizes, and an opportunity to meet all of Seal Beach Animal Care Center\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0adoptable pets!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Eat Thai and Support the Great Pyrenees!<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, August 19, 10:45\u20131:00AM, and Tuesday, August 22, 11:00AM\u201311:00pm, Thai Silk Restaurant, 1506 East Broadway, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Menu prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy delicious Thai food while helping save the Great Pyrenees dogs. You pay us half and donate the other half through National Great Pyrenees rescue by voting for “The 3 Stooges”! Every cent of your donation is tax deductible and goes to a rescue you can trust.<\/p>\n Free Pet Food Distributions<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 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 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-Enrichment Supplies Needed for ACS Dogs!<\/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 Donations are tax deductible. Our pups say thanks so much!<\/p>\n \u00a0 IndieGoGo Fund-Raiser for Trots Dogs Incorporated\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Until beginning of September<\/strong><\/p>\n Individual donations<\/strong><\/p>\n Long Beach resident Johanna \u201cJoJo\u201d Stanford started Trots Dogs Inc. in 2009 after being inspired by Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer. Stanford says that her goal is \u201cto provide Long Beach with a dog-training facility with structured daycare and boarding that accepts all dogs regardless of temperament or behavior by educating staff, dogs and owners. Our mission is to create a community of people who understand their dogs and want to have a loving, balanced relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n Stanford\u2019s group is looking to purchase about 10,000 square feet of warehouse space with a potty area and are partnering with a design group. Click on the link in the header to find out all the details of this enterprise.<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ll be helping us fund\u00a0a model that could\u00a0turn\u00a0a \u2018dog-friendly city\u2019 into a city of\u00a0friendly dogs,\u201d Stanford said. \u201cImagine the possibilities of having\u00a0an entire city of balanced dogs who are happy, obedient, well behaved and pay attention.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0 spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp™ Registration!<\/strong><\/p>\n Begins April 17, 10:00AM on this link\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n $350 for each camper<\/strong><\/p>\n spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp is for kids 8 to 13. At camp, kids learn the basics of pet care and responsibility, respect for all animals, and the beginnings of dog training, all while making new friends! There are eight Monday through Friday sessions, running June thru August.<\/p>\n Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) Information for Low-Cost Vaccinations and Spay\/Neuter Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n 7700 East Spring Street at entrance to El Dorado Park (no fee for shelter visitors), Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Prices vary<\/strong><\/p>\n Vouchers that take a big bite, so to speak, out of the cost of spay\/neuter procedures are available at ACS during their public hours. Visit this link\u00a0<\/a>for information on clinics that accept the vouchers and for other spay\/neuter assistance.<\/p>\n![\"George\"](\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/George.JPG\")
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