{"id":4847,"date":"2011-12-12T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-12T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/pets\/for-our-shaun\/"},"modified":"2011-12-12T14:22:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-12T14:22:00","slug":"for-our-shaun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/for-our-shaun","title":{"rendered":"For Our Shaun"},"content":{"rendered":"

12:30pm <\/strong>| Dear Readers:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been almost two weeks since we\u2019ve posted a new article. Generally, we\u2019re both slammed: Judy with her projects \u2014 particularly the El Dorado Dog Park\u2019s Holiday Bone-anza \u2014 and her family, and Kate with work and a couple of other projects. We usually get something out, but like everyone else at the Long Beach Post <\/em>and in the Long Beach community, we were shocked, angered, and ultimately saddened by Shaun Lumachi\u2019s sudden death. The Long Beach Post<\/em>\u2019s first few days after Shaun was taken from us were understandably dedicated to his life and contributions, and we didn\u2019t have the heart to post anything anyway. <\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re putting up a couple of photos from last weekend\u2019s events and our usual adoption and events features, and we\u2019ll have something more extensive soon. All of us who were touched by Shaun, specifically us Posters, are now working to continue his vision. But we couldn\u2019t just pick up and begin again without mentioning our admiration for and gratitude to him.<\/p>\n

On the morning that Shaun died and with neither of us knowing about it, we both were talking to friends about the latest thing that Shaun had done for us in tandem with our new editor, Brian Addison: they\u2019d double-posted the Holiday Bone-anza event, once on our site and once on the front page. One of the first thoughts that came to us when we heard of Shaun\u2019s death was the idea that you should tell those close to you how you feel about them so that you won\u2019t have any regrets after they\u2019re gone. However, Shaun by his nature had good things said about him all the time when he was alive, undoubtedly because he did the same thing for those he knew. Shaun was always supportive of our humane efforts, patient with our additions and corrections, and full of enthusiasm and compliments whenever he saw us, calling us rock stars and great writers. We were, of course, tickled to no end by this, and tended to believe our own press. We hope we\u2019ve earned it, and will continue to do so, in his wonderful memory and for the well-being of our animals.<\/p>\n

He was a friend of mine\u2026<\/em>
– Traditional folk song<\/p>\n

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On December 3, El Dorado Park was filled with dogs and their people who came to participate in the Holiday Bone-anza, a crafts and vendor fair held to support the El Dorado Dog Park<\/a> now in the planning.<\/p>\n

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Kiwi of DogPACT<\/a> and his friend and trainer XXX give a namaste for the generosity of the people who attended and the hard work of the El Dorado Dog Park committee.<\/p>\n

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In honor of the theme of \u201cIt\u2019s A Green Christmas: Recycle, Reuse and Renew,\u201d Long Beach Animal Care Services joined with Friends of Long Beach Animals for the December 3 Belmont Shore Christmas Parade to remind us of one more: Relove\u2014adopt a pet who\u2019s been, for all intents and purposes, thrown out. Almost overcame the ecounfriendly Silly String littering the street.<\/p>\n

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Young Tenzin Armenta in his elf suit got plenty of appreciation as he danced away in front of the Homeless with Dogs float at the Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade in the Wrigley neighborhood on December 10.
 
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And some lucky doggies brought up the rear!<\/p>\n

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The BARK<\/a> contingent was there with their therapy animals. Visit this organization to find out how the dogs give school kids the gift of reading fluency while they listen to Good Dog Carl and If You Give a Dog a Donut.
 
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On December 4, Belmont Pets<\/a> & LaunderPet Eric Hatch (with the sun in his eyes\u2014sorry) joined numerous well-wishers at the open house for the spanking new state-of-the-art Long Beach Animal Emergency, 4720 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, (562) 735-5200, near the Traffic Circle in Long Beach. More about this welcome new clinic in our next <\/em>Pet Post.<\/p>\n

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The clinic staff brought their animal companions. One of the parrots was heard to say that if he really had a vet emergency, please let it be here. The dog agreed but hoped it wouldn\u2019t be necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n

Virtually Pets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Can you foster any of these cats? The couple has been evicted from their home and is willing to pay a weekly cost, according to the rescuer. All have been spayed\/neutered and are current on shots. E-mail denise4re@verizon.net for information.<\/p>\n

Pet Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through December 17, Operation Santa Paws throughout Long Beach.<\/strong>
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The boxes are laid in the shops with great care<\/em>
In hopes that good people all will be there<\/em>
To bring toys and pet supplies day after day<\/em>
In hopes that shelter pets enjoy their holiday!<\/em><\/p>\n

Clunky antibacchius in the last line aside (look it up\u2014poetic metrical feet are fun!), Haute Dogs has again launched its annual Operation Santa Paws. Businesses throughout town are collecting goodies, treats, pet supplies and cleaning supplies through Dec. 16. On Dec. 17, pet lovers will play elves to pets at Animal Care Services (11:30 a.m.), SPCla (noon), Seal Beach Animal Care Center (1:30 p.m.) and Orange County Animal Care Services in Orange (3 p.m.). Yes, you\u2019ll be able to spread the joy in person! For box locations, wish list and other important information, visit http:\/\/www.hautedogs.org\/santapaws.html.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

December 12\u201324, Pussy and Pooch\u2019s Fifth Annual \u201c12 Days of Twinkle,\u201d 4818 E. 2nd Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Belmont Shore\u2019s pet boutique and watering hole is hosting a two week event featuring a variety of holiday themed promotions and festive in-store events to help consumers find great holiday gift ideas for pets and pet lovers. The event includes a variety of in-store promotions, limited-time sales, special Mutt Mingle and Meow Mingle holiday social events, charitable gift wrapping, pet adoptions, and cheer for all. Special social events for the Dec. 16 weekend include the Twinkle Howliday Mutt Mingle Holiday Social, with 15 percent off the entire store and goodies for all; and holiday cheer, shopping, gift wrapping, goodies to nibble,  and adoption opportunities from Seal Beach Animal Care Center<\/a>. Click here<\/a> for a listing of all events and discounts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sunday, December 17, SPCAla Foster Class, P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center, 7700 E Spring St., 10:00am-noon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you can\u2019t adopt for some odd reason, be a foster parent. SPCAla provides the pet, food and materials, and you provide the love. See ASPCla\u2019s gift\/donation catalogue here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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