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Lit-tle dogs, lit-tle dogs\u2014everywhere you look, you see them\u2026<\/p>\n

Truly, you see Chihuahuas and Chi mixes on leashes on cold days in their little sweaters, peeping out the windows at you from passing cars, slung in carrier slings like newborns because they\u2019re tiny enough and doggy enough to cuddle next to their indulgent humans while they\u2019re walking (don\u2019t you wonder how they manage puppy pit stops while they\u2019re schlepping the dog)?<\/p>\n

Chihuahuas and Chi mixes are also sadly plentiful in shelters. They\u2019re annually listed among the top 10 breeds most commonly found in city facilities\u2014their rank vacillates depending on which breed has gained popularity that year. Issues that certain breeds may have, backyard-breeding greed and unaltered dogs allowed to speed-date are three of the issues that contribute to shelters\u2019 population. As of this writing, seven out of the 35 dogs available for adoption were Chihuahuas or Chihuahua mixes. They were outranked only by the nine pit bulls and mixes also waiting for homes\u2014pitties are also consistently present on this sad shortlist.<\/p>\n

Long Beach shelter\u2019s videos show that while a picture may be worth a thousand words, a little movie is worth volumes. This week\u2019s Pet Projects features a trio of doggettes. These three play well together in the shelter\u2019s new Dog Play Yard, accompanied by volunteers and staff who ask if they might play, too. They\u2019re available as a set, as singles or in any configuration as long as it leads to a safe, loving home.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LongBeachAnimalCare\/videos\/376202386530818\/?t=2<\/p>\n

In order of appearance:<\/p>\n

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Daisy (ID#A616759 ) is a female black-and-white Chihuahua, about 5 years old\u2014note that Daisy will bond fast and firm to one person and anyone else is chopped liver. She’ll need a human who’ll understand her needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Charlie (ID#A616902 is about 7 and still plays like a little kid! He’s social and likes his other friends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lil Bit (ID#A618139) is about 2 years old. Shelter staff says that she’s mixed with dachshund. Even with that little pawprint in her DNA, she stands tall among her fellows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, at the entrance to El Dorado Park. See photo for entrance signage. No parking fee for shelter visitors.<\/p>\n

Things to do, pets to support<\/h3>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to\u00a0pets@lbpost.com<\/a>. Posting subject to approval.<\/p>\n

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Valentine\u2019s Card Contest and Yappy Hour:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, at entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter guests), free to enter<\/p>\n

So, who\u2019s your Valentine? Someone who\u2019s completely dependent on you and gives you unconditional love, sprinkled with periods of indifference? That\u2019s charming in animals, and fortunate are those who have good places to live. The pets in our shelter aren\u2019t so lucky, and so the Community Action Team presents an annual contest for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to create cards for these cats, dogs and bunnies as well.<\/p>\n

Young people are invited to send cards to Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90808; volunteers will hang cards on kennel doors and judge them for creativity, originality and first impression, with the contestants\u2019 ages taken into consideration. (Adults are encouraged to send cards as well, but their entries won\u2019t be eligible for contest judging.) The winning card will reward the artist with a pizza party for his or her classmates, friends or organization and will be announced at the Yappy Hour at the shelter on Feb. 9. The real winners will be the pets at the shelter who\u2019ll receive a lot of extra attention and will, it\u2019s hoped, find their one true love. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Bulldog Beauty Contest and National Mutt Show:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m.\u20133 p.m., Marine Stadium, 5225 Paoli Way, Long Beach, free to stand and spectate, $5 to reserve a seat, registration $10 per dog.<\/p>\n

Inclusiveness is the word for this romp by the lagoon. Bulldogs will be there in all their jowly glory, but there are 19 other contests featuring everything from Most Photogenic to Best Butt. Register your best buddy here<\/a>\u2014your $10 registration benefits spay\/.neuter, adoption rescue, and Justin Rudd\u2019s nonprofit Community Action Team. If you don\u2019t have a dog, so what? There are vendors, food, music and a parade\u2014and you can adopt one at the Adoption Fair. The event is produced by Haute Dogs and woofingly cosponsored by the office of District 3 City Council Woman Suzie Price.<\/p>\n

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Mayor\u2019s Animal Care Visioning Task Force meeting:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.\u20131 p.m., El Dorado West Community Center Social Hall, 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, public invited.<\/p>\n

Agenda TBA.<\/p>\n

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Giving Gala 2019:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6 to 9 p.m., LBX The Hangar, 4180 McGowen St., Long Beach, ticket donation.<\/p>\n

The Fifth City Council District will present a celebration in honor and support of Long Beach\u2019s local nonprofits, youth organizations and education-based charities. Of course, animal rescues are included! Participants will stroll through The Hanger and purchase all-inclusive crafts and artisanal food while enjoying the festive and pre-Valentine’s Day atmosphere, including a live musical performance. Admission includes complimentary craft beer and wine tastings. Silent auction and opportunity prizes will go on throughout the evening. All proceeds are given in support to the non-profit of choice. If you can’t attend but would still like to support, your ticket, which you can purchase here<\/a>, counts as a donation given to the selected charity.<\/p>\n

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CAAAAT CLINIC! Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic, sponsored by Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA):\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, March 3, 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m., Cherry Park, 1901 E. 45th St., Long Beach, free spay\/neuter for qualifying Long Beach residents; free microchips; shots, flea-med doses, dewormers and nail trimmings $10 each.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the law to fix your pets in Long Beach and many Southern California cities. To add to this, cats can go into heat at 6 months old and have three litters a year, with an average of four kittens per litter. And those kittens have kittens. Who wants to do the math? Fix your cat instead! To provide this costly service to our Long Beach residents who otherwise couldn\u2019t afford it, Fix Long Beach offers this service free of charge.\u00a0Make an appointment through IM or email at\u00a0<\/strong>fixlongbeachinfo@gmail.com<\/a>;<\/strong>include (1) your name, (2) address, (3) phone number, (4) pet\u2019s name, (5) age, (6) sex, (7) breed, and (8) weight. Standby available at 8:30 a.m.\u00a0Vouchers are provided through Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) Spay\/Neuter Assistance Voucher Program<\/strong>\u00a0for pets without appointments or dogs too large to fit on the vehicle\u2014they may be used at specified veterinary clinics.\u00a0For both spay\/neuter and vaccinations,all dogs must be on sturdy leashes and all cats must be in dedicated carriers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ongoing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The following pet-related businesses regularly feature cat, dog and rabbit adoptions. If you\u2019re a Long Beach-area rescue and don\u2019t see your adoption event listed here, please email\u00a0pets@lbpost.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chase Bank, 5200 East Second St., Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n