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- A person in charge of each adoption center who runs adoptions on Saturdays, takes photos of cats for the adoption websites, and schedules daily volunteers. Time commitment: about eight hours a week.<\/li>\n
- Daily volunteers at the adoption centers to clean, feed and socialize the cats. Time commitment: one hour-and-a-half shift a week.<\/li>\n
- A \u00a0person to register microchips. Time commitment: one hour a week.<\/li>\n
- A person to upload photos and bios to the adoption websites and remove them once the cat is adopted. Time commitment: three to four hours a week or as needed.<\/li>\n
- Most importantly,<\/strong> a follow-up liaison to call people who have adopted one of the cats to make sure that all is going well with the kitty and work directly with the SCA area leader if problems have arisen. The objective is to work with the family in order to keep the cat in the home.\n
These volunteer positions are vital to the continuance of the SCA\u2019s adoption program, which directly saves the lives of Long Beach shelter cats. If you can help or at least share this information, the organization would be forever grateful. This is an urgent situation, and the cats are depending on us.<\/p>\n
Please email Anna@straycatalliance.org<\/a> if you can help.<\/p>\n
The main objective to SCA\u2019s efforts and those of any good shelter or rescue is providing a good home for one of these characters. Here are some examples from SCA\u2019s foster homes. You can adopt one whether you have time to volunteer or don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThis is Desi<\/strong>. She\u2019s 5 \u00bd months old, super-loving and very silly! She loves to wrestle with her Chihuahua buddy in her foster home. She\u2019s looking for a forever home with another cat and or dog that likes to be bossed around by a cat.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nLily<\/strong> is 6 \u00bd months old. She\u2019s a beautiful tortie with a very loving personality and who delights in striking aristo-cat-ic poses. She’s in love with other cats\u2014and men! So, if you\u2019re a cat guy, this gal\u2019s for you! She likes women, too, but she\u2019s a big flirt, so you know how that is!<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAnd finally, there\u2019s Michael Phelps<\/strong>. He is long and lean and a playing machine. He can doubtless swim as well but prefers not to. He\u2019ll follow you around when he wants attention and even throw himself on your feet and roll if you ignore him. He loves everyone and everything!<\/p>\n
Access this link<\/a>\u00a0to see all the SCA cats awaiting homes.<\/p>\n
Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)<\/h1>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nGraphic by Long Beach Symphony: POPS<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Your Pet Onscreen!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Saturday, March 11, 8:00PM, Long Beach Symphony POPS! Concert, Long Beach Arena, 300 Ocean Avenue, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n
Ticket prices<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0start at $25; submission of your pet\u2019s photo is free<\/strong><\/p>\n
Our pet-friendly city has upped its culture! Your pet\u2019s image can now grace the screen during Long Beach Symphony\u2019s multisensory \u201cSymphonic Spectacular: See the Music\u201d (see preview here<\/a>), and you can enjoy a fitting tribute to them! Images of all the Baileys, Tiggers, Maxes and Bellas will be digitally projected while \u201cTalk to the Animals\u201d from Dr. Doolittle <\/i>is jauntily performed by the Symphony Orchestra. You have up to 30 minutes before the concert to email your pets\u2019 photos to bigscreenconcert@me.com<\/a>, using LBPets in the subject line, or submit them onsite up to 30 minutes prior to the concert. The entire spectacle promises to be delightful, featuring Rimsky-Korsakov\u2019s \u201cFlight of the Bumblebee,\u201d Mendelssohn\u2019s \u201cWedding March,\u201d \u201cGalop\u201d from Offenbach\u2019s William Tell Overture<\/i>, works by Strauss and Gershwin, a tribute to John Williams, and a medley of Beach Boys tunes\u2014hopefully from Pet Sounds.<\/i><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nFix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n
Saturday, March 11, 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
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<\/p>\nGray the corgi enjoys a bath from a Helpful and Soaking Wet Honda Guy. Photo courtesy of SoCal Honda.<\/i><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n
Sixth Annual Helpful Honda Pet Adoption<\/strong><\/p>\n
Saturday, March 11, 11:00AM\u20133:00PM, Rosie\u2019s Dog Beach, 5000 East Ocean Avenue, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n
Free event<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Helpful Honda Guys (and Girls) in Blue are at it again! They\u2019re coming to Rosie\u2019s to help SoCal\u2019s two-legged residents find new four-legged friends with their sponsored pet adoption events, and one\u2019s coming here to Rosie\u2019s Dog Beach! Live Love Pet Care<\/a>, German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County<\/a>\u00a0and Barks of Love<\/a>\u00a0will be there with the deserving dogs who\u2019d love to get a ride home forever. In addition, the Helpful Honda Guys will be doing something else \u201cpawsome\u201d\u2014they\u2019ll be providing free doggie washes, a fun pet-photo booth, complimentary leashes and food bowls, and doggy bags to those who visit and adopt!A supplies donation will also be made to each participating local shelter or rescue group.<\/p>\n
The Guys and Girls in Blue will be holding other adoption events in March in the San Jacinto Valley, Van Nuys and Camarillo. Check this link<\/a>\u00a0for more information in the future.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nSpring-Saving Adoption Event<\/strong><\/p>\n
Saturday, March 18, 10:00AM\u20133:00PM, Centinela Feed, 4700 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n
Adoption fees and dental prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n
The saving <\/i>at this event isn\u2019t as much money as a life. Enjoy demonstrations, shop, and most importantly, visit all the pets from shelters and rescues in the Long Beach area and maybe take a new friend home. You won\u2019t have to go far to get all the stuff that a pet needs\u2014Centinela has it all!<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nMarine Mammal Care Center Presents \u2018Marine Mammal Madness!\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n
Sunday, March 19, 4:00PM\u20138:00PM, Think Cafe, 302 West 5th<\/sup> Street, San Pedro<\/strong><\/p>\n
Adults, $60<\/strong><\/p>\n
The public\u2019s generosity in 2016 helped us provide quality care for 450 seals and sea lions in 2016. This fund-raiser is a great opportunity for you to help us continue this work and to enjoy the music of Andy & Renee, sample food and drink, bid in a silent auction, enter opportunity drawings, win prizes and much more! We invite you to learn more about MMCC Los Angeles and the vital community service we provide through your support. You’ll be able to meet our board of directors and speak to our fund-raising ambassadors as to how you can support Marine\u00a0Mammal Care Center Los Angeles.\u00a0Your ticket entitles you to two drinks and a great array of appetizers (not to mention that part of the ticket price is tax deductible).<\/p>\n
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<\/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
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<\/p>\nMexican 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
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<\/p>\nPet 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
March forth to Pet Food Express to 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
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<\/p>\nspcaLA 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
Ongoing<\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\nFriends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA) Invitation to Join Its Board<\/strong><\/p>\n
Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA<\/a>),\u00a0the most venerable animal-welfare organization in Long Beach, is inviting pet-community members and any animal-loving human to apply to fill an opening on the FOLBA board. If you have some time to spend and a passion for our feline and canine friends, and if you are looking for the rewards that can come with volunteerism, FOLBA would love to hear from you. Contact FOLBA at deborah@folba.org<\/a> or at (562) 988-SNIP.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nLong 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
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<\/p>\nHumane 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. 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. See graphic for information.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nRegistration for Team spcaLA for the LA Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n
Saturday, March 18, 5k; Sunday, March 19, Marathon; Dodger\u2019s Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles<\/strong><\/p>\n
5k, $40; Marathon, $175<\/strong><\/p>\n
Join Team spcaLA for the LA Marathon or LA Big 5K and help stop animal cruelty with each step. Visit link<\/a>\u00a0for details<\/p>\n
Free Pet Food Distributions<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nFood for Pets in Need<\/a> provides pet food to senior, homeless, low-income and homebound residents in Long Beach who otherwise may not be able to afford adequate food to take proper care of their pets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Pet Food Bank is sponsored by Christian Outreach in Action<\/a>. See flyer for details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"