{"id":391,"date":"2018-11-09T13:29:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T21:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999926565"},"modified":"2018-11-09T13:29:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T21:29:14","slug":"the-chips-are-down-in-the-best-possible-way-harrahs-rincon-event-supports-pet-rescue-foster-organizations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/the-chips-are-down-in-the-best-possible-way-harrahs-rincon-event-supports-pet-rescue-foster-organizations","title":{"rendered":"The chips are down\u2014in the best possible way! Harrah’s Rincon event supports pet-rescue\/foster organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Games of chance are fun, and they\u2019re even better when you\u2019re extending the chances of a good life to cats, dogs, rabbits and other pets. This Saturday, Nov. 10, two of Long Beach\u2019s rescues\u2014The Little Lion Foundation<\/a> (cats, of course) and Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a> (they take in dogs, but they\u2019ve been known to pick up a kitty or two) are joining up with event host FAR Side Journey<\/a> for a journey of their own for you!<\/p>\n

A fun bus will run a bunch of pet-loving people from Norwalk to the Harrah\u2019s casino in Rincon. (See Inaugural Puppers Catsino Turnaround Fundraiser<\/strong> in Things to do, pets to support<\/strong>\u2014tickets are still available!) The $50 donation to the rescues will help the animals, and they need to get those funds up front before you fritter the rest of your money away at the craps table.<\/p>\n

FAR Side Journey is a remarkable all-volunteer organization led by the equally extraordinary India Griffin. Its mission is to find fosters and eventual permanent homes for dogs and cats pulled from shelters. FAR Side Journey focuses solely on senior pets and those with medical needs. Sometimes, that\u2019s both.<\/p>\n

Even the most progressive shelter is no place for an animal. Ultimately, a kennel is a kennel, and they\u2019re so much better off in a home, albeit temporary, with loving humans until they find their forever one (sometimes, they turn out to be one and the same, trust me). Poker and slots are one thing, but security and a life for pets should never be a gamble.<\/p>\n

At odds for something to do this weekend? Come raise a little heck as well as the odds! Meanwhile, here are a few little lickers from Little Lion and FAR Side Journey!<\/p>\n

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Yesterday as the FAR Side Journey rescuers were leaving Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> (LBACS), a 13-year-old dachshund named Angus<\/strong> was being surrendered by his owner. The woman had had him for his entire life. She was absolutely beside herself with grief. The rescuer didn\u2019t want to go into the specifics, but the owner was in a horrible situation and had to make a very difficult decision. FAR Side Journey decided to take Angus \u201cbefore his paws ever made it into the shelter,\u201d as the rescuer stated. Angus is FAR Side\u2019s very first shelter diversion, and they\u2019re overjoyed that they were able to keep him safe. Angus is looking for a new home. Perhaps it could be yours?<\/p>\n

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Is this a face to love, or what? Spots<\/strong> is a sweet little Chihuahua who was attacked by a large dog and ended up in the shelter. FAR Side Journey pulled Spots from a shelter and put him with a foster while he receives treatment for the puncture wounds in his neck. When he\u2019s all healed up, he\u2019ll be ready for his forever home. Spots is about 7 years old and weighs 8 pounds. You can meet him!<\/p>\n

Visit this link<\/a> to meet or adopt either dog or fill out an application for FAR Side\u2019s dogs and cats. Want to foster? Apply here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Young Atticus<\/strong> was pulled from LBACS with a complete break to his femur when the poor thing was only 8 weeks old. He\u2019s now a snuggly, playful and vocal 6-month-old big-eared little fellow, thanks to multiple surgeries and TLC he got from Little Lion.<\/p>\n

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Persephone<\/strong> is a stunning princess, and like all those tortie-attitude felines, she knows it! She is a sweet and docile girl who prefers to lounge around all day. She is the last of her litter to be adopted and would certainly make a house a home. She\u2019s also 6 months old.<\/p>\n

To adopt either or both kittens and to donate, email <\/em><\/strong>thelittlelionfoundation@gmail.com<\/em><\/a> or call (562) 212-4411. Learn to bottle-feed foster newborns here.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Things to do, pets to support<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Join <\/strong>Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA)<\/a> at the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Houghton Park, Atlantic Avenue between 55th and South streets,<\/strong> Long Beach. Free event; dogs welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are invited to march with or without your dog to help FOLBA honor and appreciate the Veterans and Canines who have fought so bravely to give us our freedom. Well-behaved and licensed dogs are welcome to join in\u2014keep in mind that there are loud bands, cheerleaders and horses. Volunteers are encouraged to bring shelter dogs up for adoption. For information, text (562) 881-5156.<\/p>\n

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Inaugural Puppers Catsino Turnaround Fund-Raiser: Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Green Line Station, 12901 Hoxie Ave., Norwalk. $50 donation per seat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long Beach rescues The Little Lion Foundation<\/a> and Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a> team up with foster-care organization FAR Side Journey<\/a> for a fun run to Harrah\u2019s in Rincon. Enjoy raffles and games on the bus and five hours in the casino. Proceeds go to the rescues.<\/p>\n

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Long Beach Animal Care Vision Task Force meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m., Recreation Park, 4900 E. 7th St., Long Beach. Public invited.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 20-member task force will identify next steps to formulate a strategic plan and give an update on the new shelter director hire.<\/p>\n

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Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic: Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.\u20133 p.m., Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St.,<\/strong> Long Beach, free spay\/neuter for qualifying Long Beach residents; free microchips; shots, flea-med doses, dewormers and nail trimmings $10 each.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the law to fix your pets in Long Beach and many Southern California cities. 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. Make an appointment through IM or email at <\/strong>fixlongbeachinfo@gmail.com<\/a>;<\/strong> include (1) your name, (2) address, (3) phone number, (4) pet’s name, (5) age, (6) sex, (7) breed, and (8) weight. Standby available at 8:30 a.m. Vouchers are provided through Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) Spay\/Neuter Assistance Voucher Program<\/strong> for pets without appointments or dogs too large to fit on the vehicle\u2014they may be used at specified veterinary clinics. For both spay\/neuter and vaccinations,<\/strong> all dogs must be on sturdy leashes and all cats must be in dedicated carriers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pedro Pet Pals \u201cPetsgiving\u201d: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m., 336 W. Anaheim St. (in front of Food 4 Less), Wilmington, free vaccines and microchips to first 100 cats and dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring your pets for free shots and microchips\u2014first come, first poked. Be sure that your dog is on a sturdy leash and your cat is in a dedicated carrier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pet Adoption Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\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

Petco Animal Supplies, Marina Shores,\u00a06500 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n