{"id":2209,"date":"2015-11-13T22:44:05","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T22:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/pets\/pet-projects-no-adoption-fees-at-spcala-fix-long-beach-s-n-clinic-and-two-furry-fund-raisers\/"},"modified":"2015-11-13T22:44:05","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T22:44:05","slug":"pet-projects-no-adoption-fees-at-spcala-fix-long-beach-s-n-clinic-and-two-furry-fund-raisers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/pet-projects-no-adoption-fees-at-spcala-fix-long-beach-s-n-clinic-and-two-furry-fund-raisers","title":{"rendered":"No Adoption Fees at spcaLA, Fix Long Beach S&#038;N Clinic and Two Furry Fund-Raisers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to <a href=\"mailto:pets@lbpost.com\">pets@lbpost.com<\/a>. Posting subject to approval.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Copy-Headline\">Virtually Pets<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-45082\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Wile-E.-Coyote.jpg\" alt=\"Wile E. Coyote\" width=\"640\" height=\"715\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wile E. Coyote<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This little senior guy has energy that belies his age. He\u2019s alert, playful and, importantly, house-trained. He gets along great with other dogs and loves a good cuddle. He\u2019s also been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. And you can always change his name. Or not!<\/p>\n<p>If interested, contact <a href=\"mailto:deborah@wheelywilly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deborah@wheelywilly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This weekend, <a href=\"http:\/\/wwwspcala.com\/\">spcaLA<\/a>&nbsp;extends Veterans Day in the form of no-fee adoptions for active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and immediate family members (application forms still apply). See Pet Projects for location, hours and other details.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two of the best smiles at spcaLA in Long Beach:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-45081\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/DAnny.jpg\" alt=\"DAnny\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Danny<\/strong>, male border-collie mix, 3 months old. Ask for ID#16-01197.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-45083\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jade.jpg\" alt=\"Jade\" width=\"640\" height=\"793\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jade<\/strong>, domestic shorthair black-and-white moo cat, 3 months old. Ask for ID#16-00222.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Copy-Headline\">Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-45084\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Fix-Long-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Fix Long Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FixLongBeach?fref=ts\"><strong><strong>Fix Long Beach (FLB)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><strong>Spay\/Neuter Clinic<br \/><\/strong><strong>Dogs only, Saturday, November 14, 7:30AM\u20134:00PM Houghton Park, 6500 Atlantic Avenue (near Jordan High School), Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><strong>Free to qualifying residents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The grassroots <strong>free spay\/neuter organization<\/strong> Fix Long Beach invites you to make an appointment for your unfixed dog or cat! Guidelines are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low-income Long Beach residents only unless you have a pit bull<\/strong>! (We offer free spay\/neuter for pitties in surrounding cities.) If you don\u2019t qualify (annual salary $30,000 or lower), please Google \u201clow cost spay\/neuter\u201d along with your zip code, and have your pet fixed at one of the suggested clinics.<\/li>\n<li>Book an appointment ASAP. Standbys are welcome. Vouchers will be given to any attendee whose pet cannot be served that day.<\/li>\n<li>If you have called or made a previous appointment, please check your voice mail for messages (be sure that it\u2019s set up). You must call back to confirm your appointment or your spot will be given away.<\/li>\n<li>If you are 15 minutes late for your appointment, your spot will be given to someone waiting on standby. If you fail to show up for two consecutive appointments, you will be denied future service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fix Long Beach also offers the following services from 9AM\u20134PM:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats $10 per shot, cash only!<\/li>\n<li>low-cost flea meds for dog and cats $10 per dose\/application, cash only!<\/li>\n<li>nail trim $5, cash only!<\/li>\n<li>free microchips for pets of Long Beach residents<\/li>\n<li>free supplies for anyone that gets their pets fixed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (323) 413-7729.<\/p>\n<p>When you come, bring proof of income and Long Beach residency (these events are for Long Beach residents only.) Whether you come as standby or with an appointment, <strong>do not give your pet anything to eat or drink after 12:01AM. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers that are specifically pet carriers! No paper bags or suitcases, please! <\/strong>There are no walls in the park, and we want you to ensure your pet\u2019s safety! If you don\u2019t own a carrier, pet supply stores like Petco and PetSmart carry inexpensive cardboard ones; they run on the average of $8.<\/p>\n<p>Fix Long Beach also has a wish list for pet items to give to our client as a thank-you for helping to lower our shelter euthanasia rate and prevent the birth of more unwanted kittens and puppies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/registry\/wishlist\/ref=nav_youraccount_wl?ie=UTF8&amp;requiresSignIn=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click the link<\/a>&nbsp;to donate items, or bring them to the event if you find a better deal!<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s continue to help make Long Beach no kill, one pet at a time!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-44947\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Bone-anza.jpg\" alt=\"Bone-anza\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Bone-anza<br \/><\/strong><strong>Saturday, November 14, 10:00AM\u20135:00PM,<br \/><\/strong><strong>Saturday, November 14, 10AM\u2012noon, <\/strong><strong>Good Neighbor Park, 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><strong>$10 to enter parade<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a great time with all-legged family members at this great fund-raiser for the El Dorado Dog Park! Enjoy dog contests and a parade, tons of vendors (do your holiday shopping early!), food, and general glee. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsofeldoradodogpark.com\/\">Visit the website<\/a>&nbsp;for lots more info!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Pet Adoptions for U.S. Armed Forces and Service People<br \/><\/strong><strong>Veterans Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 10AM\u20124PM, <\/strong><strong>spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street (through El Dorado Park entrance), Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><strong>No parking fee for animal village visitors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>spcaLA and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/spcala.convio.net\/site\/R?i=5EsSSWgtsXTpW0KJwaErZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Animals for Armed Forces Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;honor and say thank you to our dedicated service men and women by providing free pet adoptions to facilitate a new best friend. The adoption discount applies to active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and immediate family members. Applicants must provide documentation. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcala.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit our website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>spcaLA November Foster Class<br \/><\/strong><strong>Saturday, November 14, 10AM\u2012noon, <\/strong><strong>spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street (through El Dorado Park entrance), Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Want to help pets? Become a foster parent by submitting an application and attending a foster class. We provide the supplies, you provide the love! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spcala.com\/\">Applications are available here<\/a>. Please call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:323-730-5300%20x300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(562) 730-5300 x300<\/a>&nbsp;for more info. We can\u2019t do it without you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Char\u2019s Black Collar Holiday Pet Fair<br \/><\/strong><strong>Sunday, November 15, noon\u2013?, 1600 Freeman Ave., Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><strong>Donations requested<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Black Collar Event Fair and local businesses are hosting this charity event to raise money for local nonprofit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LiveLoveAnimalRescue\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a>, which has done so much in the community for dogs. Lots of treats, drawings and a silent auction. Proceeds from the drawings and silent auction will go directly to Live Love Animal Rescue. You can help out by going to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/gj4jdtjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their gofundme page<\/a>&nbsp;if you can&#8217;t make it to the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterinarian-Supervised Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning for Cats and Dogs<br \/><\/strong><strong>Tuesday, November 197, 10AM\u20133PM, <\/strong><strong>Lakewood Centinela Feed,<\/strong><strong> 4243 Woodruff Ave., Lakewood<br \/><\/strong><strong>$160 per pet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dental procedures are by appointment only. Call <a href=\"tel:%28562%29%20608-4007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(562) 608-4007<\/a> for more information. Presented by Breath Savers Pet Dental Care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics<br \/><\/strong><strong>Thursday, November 19, 4:00PM\u20136:00PM, Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.longbeach.gov\/acs\/about-us\/low-cost-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pricing information available here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pet owners must be 18 years or older. All pets must be on leashes or in carriers. Only healthy and non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. If you have a prior rabies vaccine certificate, license tag or license renewal notice for your pet, please bring it with you to the clinic. Vaccination and microchip services are provided for pets residing in any city. Licensing service is provided for residents within our jurisdiction: Long Beach, Signal Hill, Cerritos, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-45085\" src=\"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FOLBA-benefit.jpg\" alt=\"FOLBA benefit\" width=\"640\" height=\"830\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friends of Long Beach Animals Presents \u2018A Christmas Carol\u2019 Fund-Raiser<br \/><\/strong><strong>Sunday, December 13, 6:30PM, Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach<br \/><\/strong><strong>$25 per ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here they come again\u2014the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future! This time, though, it\u2019s the pets who will say \u201cGod bless us, one and all!\u201d This performance of <i>A Christmas Carol, <\/i>Charles Dickens\u2019 beloved Yuletide ghost tale, will benefit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.folba.org\/events_view.php?id=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friends of Long Beach Animals<\/a> (FOLBA), Long Beach\u2019s most venerable animal welfare nonprofit! Enjoy hearty hors d\u2019oeuvres along with the piano music of Ralph Brunson during the pre-show as well as a silent auction and a stockingful of drawings! The show begins at 7:30PM. See flyer for ticket locations or click the organization\u2019s link for information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Copy-Headline\">Ongoing<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Monthly Mutt Mingles<br \/><\/strong><strong>Pussy &amp; Pooch Pethouse and PawBar, 4818 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, third Wednesday of every month<br \/><\/strong><strong>222 E. Broadway, third Thursday of every month, 6:00PM\u20138:00PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join P&amp;P for their monthly mixer, and enjoy special treats, toasts, and plenty of in-store tail-wagging. Mutt Mingles are a great way for your dog to learn valuable social skills. It\u2019s a chance for them to experience and interact in a social setting with food, drink and plenty of other distractions! It\u2019s important for your dog to learn how to behave around other dogs and people so that they\u2019ll be the stars of the dog park and the dog beach. The indoor facility provides for a very comfortable setting and fun atmosphere. Dogs may be off-leash if supervised closely by their owners. For their protection, we lock the front door so dogs are safe from the street traffic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to <a href=\"mailto:pets@lbpost.com\">pets@lbpost.com<\/a>. 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