{"id":5798,"date":"2009-06-30T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2009-06-30T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/pets\/knee-high-on-the-4th-of-july-give-these-guys-a-yankee-doodle-dandy-home\/"},"modified":"2009-06-30T06:09:00","modified_gmt":"2009-06-30T06:09:00","slug":"knee-high-on-the-4th-of-july-give-these-guys-a-yankee-doodle-dandy-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/knee-high-on-the-4th-of-july-give-these-guys-a-yankee-doodle-dandy-home","title":{"rendered":"Knee High on the 4th of July: Give These Guys a Yankee Doodle Dandy Home!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Cheyenne<\/strong>\u2019s our Independence Day opener\u2014her dad is a disabled vet who had to give her up a few months ago when he moved. The heartbreak of having to part with a beloved animal compounds what our veterans have already suffered. Cheyenne\u2019s a real firecracker\u2014the only legal one in Long Beach\u2014and she\u2019ll be best in a one-cat house! Can you assure both her and her dad of a loving home?<\/span><\/p>\n

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This cat has a sweet disposition that belies his sourpuss countenance. He\u2019s known as one of the<\/span> Petco 5<\/strong> because some jerk abandoned him in a box along with four siblings when he was a baby. He\u2019s affectionate and friendly and gets along with other cats.<\/p>\n

\"\"Andy<\/strong> is a 6-year-old dandy, and is full of personality. He has an odd tail that curls up and a raspy voice\u2014sort of what you\u2019d get if Andy Devine (coincidentally) and a squirrel got married. He talks all the time and enjoys the company of people and other cats.<\/span><\/p>\n

All cats have been spayed or neutered, have all their shots, are box trained and are negative on feline leukemia and immunodeficiency virus. Call Animal Match Rescue Team (AMRT) at (562) 253-8450 for adoption rates and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Juno<\/strong>\u2019s a veteran of Lord knows what battle. This Yorkiepoo puppy was brought into the shelter as a stray, so no one knows what happened to his leg, but the vet feels that it will heal just fine. This is a healthy, sweet dog who just needs a little rehab time. AMRT is looking for a quiet temporary foster home where he won\u2019t be tempted to jump up and romp for awhile. The adoption group will need to do a medical follow-up on his leg.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Emmett<\/strong> is all ready for the parade. Like Emmett Kelly, America\u2019s most famous clown, he too is very silly and loves to play. He\u2019s all legs and is probably a Maltipoo. He is believed to be about 2 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quark<\/strong> is just a baby and not quite ready to leave foster care yet, but he will be by July 15. That should be plenty of time to convince whomever you live with to let you bring him home.<\/span><\/p>\n

All dogs have received their shots and are spayed or neutered Call AMRT at (562) 897-5282 for adoption rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

AMRT needs temporary foster homes for their animals and always welcomes donations. Call the above numbers or visit <\/span>amrt.net<\/a> for information.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 4 Is Not Your Pet\u2019s Favorite Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loud fireworks and noise badly frighten many pets. No night is good for an animal to be outdoors, but this one is particularly stressful for them. Long Beach Animal Control (ACS) offers the following tips <\/span>on their website<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Keep pets indoors, if possible, or confined to a secure area (never tether an animal because it can lead to more harm or an accidental death).<\/span>
\u2022 Double-check yard gates to make sure that pets cannot escape.<\/span>
\u2022 Make certain pets are wearing identification that includes the name and current telephone number of owner.<\/span><\/p>\n

We add that if your pet is going to join you for a barbecue, keep to the same rules you would with the kids: keep matches and lighter fluid out of their reach and don\u2019t leave alcoholic beverages unattended.<\/span>
Visit your vet if you have an especially nervous pet. Veterinarians can provide animals with special tranquilizers to help your pet make it through the night. Do not medicate the animal with human drugs. Consider crating your animal in a quiet room or be sure that there\u2019s a safe place for him or her to huddle. Leave a television or radio on to distract him or her from the stressful noises of the holiday. And for Pete\u2019s sake, don\u2019t take your pet to a fireworks display.<\/span><\/p>\n

We carried you in our arms on Independence Day.
<\/em>– \u201cTears of Rage,\u201d The Band<\/span><\/p>\n

Random Clawings<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 12, Blessing of Our Animal Companions at Unitarian Universalist Church<\/strong>
Animals are undoubtedly already blessed, but any celebration of them is called for. Blessings honor our beloved animal companions and their beauty, innocence and unconditional love that they offer us. Rev. Marguerite Lovett has been performing these blessings for many years; this year, she is retiring and it will be her last Blessing at her church. Please attend with or without your companion pet\u2014you will go home with a special feeling this service gives to you out of love. 10 a.m., 5450 Atherton St.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 20, Breeding and Transfer Workshop, ACS<\/strong>
If you\u2019re a member of an animal rescue group [501c(3) status], animal adoption group or an animal-related commercial business, Animal Care Services (ACS) will present a workshop to discuss Long Beach\u2019s breeding and transfer process and the procedures for obtaining permits. RSVP to Susanne Delima at (562) 570-3087 to attend. 10:30 a.m.\u2013noon, 7700 East Spring St.<\/span><\/p>\n

longbeach.gov\/acs<\/a>

July 30, Friends of Long Beach Animals 20th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong>
Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA) celebrates 20 years of helping animals and their humans in the local community. Join them for their yearly membership meeting and celebration. Refreshments, social hour and voting, followed by the presentation of the Impact Award from the city prosecutor\u2019s office. 6:30 p.m., Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St. Signal Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n

friendsoflongbeachanimals.org<\/a>

Ongoing\u2014Pet Literacy at ACS<\/strong>
Pet Literacy is a City of Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) program at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village. The program promotes humane treatment, socialization of animals, creating a connection between animals and humans, and literacy through reading aloud to the animals. Wednesdays\u2013Sundays, 2\u20133 p.m., 7700 East Spring St.<\/span><\/p>\n

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