Here are a few of the sweet cats that need homes. You can visit some of them in person at Petco, 6500 Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, from 1:30PM to 3:30PM, and at PetSmart, 12341 Seal Beach Boulevard in Seal Beach from 2:00PM to 6:00PM. If you\u2019re interested in any of them, or if you see one on their website who looks like he or she is made for you, fill out the application available on this link\u00a0<\/a>and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n This is Duncan<\/strong>\u2014literally a cat and a half. A while ago, Duncan was the equivalent of two cats. He weighed 32 pounds when pulled from the shelter. His fosters got him down to a little over 20 pounds, and he\u2019s ready to go to a new home. He\u2019ll need a specialized diet for the rest of his life, which should be a long one if he\u2019s given good care\u2014he\u2019s only 5 years old. He\u2019s also a sweetheart and, believe it or not, playful! He\u2019s somewhat of a celebrity as well\u2014check out his antics and inner cat on his Facebook page, Duncan No Donuts!\u00a0<\/a><\/a> <\/p>\n Taken to a shelter after her owner died, sweet Puff<\/strong> was scared and withdrawn. She had no idea what had happened, where she was or what she was doing there. She probably wasn’t going to make it out alive, but then CatPAWS pulled her out. Now, all this lady wants is to hang out with a special person and watch some TV.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s Squeak<\/strong>! This petite tortie-marked beauty is just a tad shy but so wants to be included in play, and petted and loved.<\/p>\n \u2018Dancing with Dogs\u2019 Benefit Recital and \u2018Dogs Can Dance Classes\u2019<\/strong> <\/p>\n Saturday, March 25, 4:00PM\u20135:30PM for recital, 10:30AM\u20134:30PM for classes; spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach<\/strong> <\/p>\n See flier for prices<\/strong> <\/p>\n Oh, Miss Poofenwoof, you\u2019re so light on your feet! See pups strut their stuff to the music with their human companions. And if your two legs can\u2019t keep up with their four (or three, in some cases), learn the moves yourself at the classes! All funds go to spcaLA and its pets!<\/p>\n Mexican Meal Fund-Raiser for Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/strong> <\/p>\n Monday, March 27, 11:00AM\u20139PM, Avila\u2019s El Ranchito, 209 Main Street, Seal Beach<\/strong> <\/p>\n Prices according to menu<\/strong> <\/p>\n For over 40 years, Avila\u2019s El Ranchito has cooked some of the best traditional Mexican food you can eat! It\u2019s a Seal Beach institution, and the owners support their town! They\u2019re also supporting an equally wonderful cat rescue, Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/a>\u00a0with a generous donation of 20 percent of your tab on March 27. Come enjoy a fiesta for the felines!<\/p>\n Pet Adoption Event at PFE<\/strong> <\/p>\n Saturday, April 1, 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 (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 Build Loveland Farm Sanctuary Spring Fundraiser<\/strong> <\/p>\n Sunday, April 2, 3:00PM\u20136:00PM, Newland Barn, 19822 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach<\/strong> <\/p>\n Tickets $25\u2013$50<\/strong> <\/p>\n This spring, you have the chance to change the fate of neglected and abused farm animals everywhere desperate for a new beginning. In the past year and a half, the groundwork has been laid to expand the effort out into the community. Come to help collectively create a better world for these animals waiting to be rescued. Enjoy a vegan dinner (included in price), a kids station, a photo booth, music, a silent auction and additional opportunities to support farm animal rescue efforts. Guest speaker Alexandra Caswell, Animal Advocate & Former Sanctuary Manager at Farm Sanctuary, will present. Tickets and more information are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n spcaLA Fund-Raiser\u2014Dine & Donate at Chipotle<\/strong> <\/p>\n Wednesday, April 5, 10:30AM\u201310:00PM, Various Chipotle LA County Locations (available here<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n Prices vary according to menu<\/strong> <\/p>\n Mention “spcaLA Fundraiser” and 50 percent\u2014half!\u2014of your bill will be donated to help homeless shelter pets. A delicious way to raise funds!<\/p>\n Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic<\/strong> <\/p>\n Saturday, April 8, 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 CatPAWS Bowling Fundraiser<\/strong> <\/p>\n Saturday, April 29, 3PM\u20135PM, Westminster Lanes, 6471 Westminster Blvd., Westminster<\/strong> <\/p>\n $40 per person<\/strong> <\/p>\n LET\u2019S GO BO-O-O-OWLING\u2014and help some kitties. The ticket includes a combo food basket and soft drink;\u00a0 two hours of bowling, including shoes; and an opportunity drawing. Prizes for lowest and highest score for a guy and a gal! All proceeds help continue Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/a>\u00a0rescues from shelters, providing medical needs and foster care.<\/p>\n 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<\/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<\/strong> <\/p>\n Free<\/strong> <\/p>\n Humane educator and writer (How Willy Got His Wheels, How Willy Got His Wings <\/i>and others<\/a>) is available to teach students about responsible pet ownership and kindness to all living beings. 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