Sadly, it\u2019s not hard to fill a rescue with abandoned and unwanted animals, and Live Love finds them everywhere. One place is our shelter\u2014Emily and her crew regularly pull pets\u2014generally dogs\u2014from Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> (ACS)\u00a0for adoption. More often than not, the dogs have a limited time because of shelter overpopulation or medical issues. There\u2019s no such word as unadoptable <\/i>in Emily\u2019s vocabulary, though, and she works miracles through crowdfunding and loving care.<\/p>\n Her latest beneficiary is a fellow named Mowgli. Mowgli came to ACS with a huge tumor on his underside. Shelter staff agreed that whoever owned Mowgli must have loved him very much, as he\u2019s friendly and loving. However, they neglected his health terribly. Emily saw his potential and pulled him. On Thursday, Dr. Jacobo at Primary Care Animal Hospital<\/a> removed the growth, and Live Love is awaiting the results. Look how sweet he is!<\/p>\n Mowgli\u2019s adoption is pending biopsy results, but there are plenty more dogs that Emily and her volunteers have worked the Pygmalion\u2014or Dog-malion\u2014effect on. To adopt any of them, access this link<\/a> for an adoption application.\u00a0<\/p>\n To meet some of Live Love’s lovely charges, come to Pet Food Express on Saturday, May 6 (see Mark Your Calendars<\/strong>). They’re always eager to meet new friends, particularly of the BFF type.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s another collage\u2014it features Sonny<\/strong>. He’s a beagle mix, about 35 pounds, and is 6 to 8 years old. He\u2019s friendly with dogs over 15 pounds, but no cats, please. He\u2019s quiet, mellow and super with kids! Sonny is potty trained, but he\u2019ll need to go every four to six hours or he won\u2019t be able to hold it much longer! He\u2019ll do great with a retiree or someone who works from home and will need that extra impetus to get up from the computer!<\/p>\n Jordan<\/strong> is a young, active lady boxer with lots of love to share with her humans! She’s done well with her leash training and is also potty trained. She\u2019s is not a fan of the crate yet, but Live Love is working on that. She’s also working on her social skills with other dogs and is making great progress learning the proper way to play with pup friends. She is not a fan of cats, however!<\/p>\n Peggy Nichols\u2019s Turtle and Tortoise Mini-Show<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 6, 10:00AM\u20133:00PM, Alex\u2019s Bar, El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n $7 parking fee per car, cash only<\/strong><\/p>\n Peggy Nichols, known as Long Beach\u2019s Turtle Lady, passed away in 2015. Her nature walks to see the little shell-backed critters were favorites among turtle and tortoise enthusiasts as well as nature lovers in general. In her memory and honor, the walks continue annually. Join in on this one.<\/p>\n Pet Adoption Event at PFE<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 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. 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 spcaLA Makers Market<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 6, 9:00AM\u2013noon, P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street (at entrance to the El Dorado Nature Center; no charge for Center guests), Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n Vendor prices vary.<\/strong><\/p>\n Join spcaLA for a day of unique shopping with local vendors, crafters and artisans. Handcrafted products include coffee, jams, preserves, candles, dog leashes, stationery, essential oils and soap. There will also be tarot-card readings and prize drawings. Market vendors will generously donate 10 percent of their sales to help shelter pets. Venders include Atiliay<\/a>,\u00a0Burnin\u2019 Beak<\/a>,\u00a0Killer Roasting Co.<\/a>,\u00a0Last Chance Textiles<\/a>,\u00a0Made with Morehart<\/a>,\u00a0Paper Wilderness<\/a>,\u00a0Set In Stone<\/a>,\u00a0Soy Cat Candles<\/a>,\u00a0Twine<\/a> and\u00a0The Willow Field<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pie-centage Day Fund-Raiser for spcaLA<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 6, 11:00AM\u20139:00PM, Pieology, 2092 North Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach<\/p>\n Menu prices apply<\/p>\n Print out the flier above, take it to Pieology and buy a pie, and 20 percent of your tab will go to give help with everything on it to spcaLA pets!<\/p>\n LA on Cloud 9<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Fund-Raiser<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, May 12, 6:00PM\u20138:00PM, Baja Sharkeez, 211 Main Street, Huntington Beach<\/p>\n $20 per person<\/p>\n LA on Cloud 9 is a nonprofit organization (501(c)3 dedicated to providing the homeless community and their pets with basic essentials and resources: hygiene items, food, clothing, blankets, shoes and, of course, pet food, toys and things to keep cats and dogs warm and healthy. The organization relies completely on donations and fund-raisers such as this one. The door charge entitles the buyer to two-for-one drink prices and free appetizers. Purchase your ticket at the door, or buy them via PayPal at donate@LAonCloud9.org<\/a>. Specify \u201cwristband\u201d in the comments area.<\/p>\n Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 20, 7:30AM\u20134:00PM, Houghton Park, 6500 Atlantic Avenue (near Jordan High), Long Beach<\/p>\n Free to qualifying residents; free microchips; low-cost shots ($10 each); $10 flea med doses<\/p>\n The grassroots free spay\/neuter organization 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\u00a0and Eldad Hagar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Visit this link<\/a> for 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 spcaLA May Foster Class<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 20, 10:00AM\u2013noon, P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street (at entrance to the El Dorado Nature Center; no charge for Center guests), Long Beach<\/p>\n Free\u2014Just Provide the Love!<\/p>\n We can\u2019t do it without you\u2014spcaLA needs foster parents for pets of all ages and needs! Go to the link<\/a>\u00a0and read all about how you\u2019ll make a pet\u2019s life better, and then click the Apply button!<\/p>\n Volunteers Needed for El Dorado Dog Park<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve thought about becoming a helping hand at El Dorado Dog Park, here\u2019s your chance. Even if you can only donate an hour a week, it would be appreciated. Friends of El Dorado Dog Park has come up with a simple plan of making the park an easy, safe and happy environment. Visit the website<\/a>\u00a0for all information! If you are interested, email Mary at info@eldoradodogparkfriends.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0 spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp™ Registration!<\/strong><\/p>\n Begins April 17, 10:00AM on this link<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n $350 for each camper<\/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<\/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<\/a>\u00a0for information on clinics that accept the vouchers and for other spay\/neuter assistance.<\/p>\n For low-cost vaccines, visit this link<\/a>. Note that pet owners must be 18 years or older, all pets must be on leashes or in carriers, and only healthy and non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. Please bring prior vaccination information with you to the clinic. Vaccination and microchip services are provided for pets residing in any city. Licensing is provided for residents within our jurisdiction at Saturday clinics; please bring your renewal notice and rabies certificate with you.<\/p>\n Humane Education Presentation Signup<\/strong><\/p>\n Throughout year, various school classrooms<\/p>\n Free<\/strong><\/p>\n Humane educator and writer (How Willy Got His Wheels, How Willy Got His Wings <\/i><\/a>and others) is available to teach students about responsible pet ownership and kindness to all living beings. Turner also presents to adult groups as a special event for school parents. If you are a principal, a teacher, a librarian or other school official in the Long Beach Unified School District, reserve a date. 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