{"id":659,"date":"2018-07-12T18:14:32","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T01:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=69684"},"modified":"2018-07-12T18:14:32","modified_gmt":"2018-07-13T01:14:32","slug":"from-kids-to-codgers-everlasting-love-awaits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/from-kids-to-codgers-everlasting-love-awaits","title":{"rendered":"From kids to codgers, everlasting love awaits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fourth of July is a fading memory, revived only by the occasional bang of some dope setting off a lone pyrotechnic followed by the dog running into the bedroom, tail between his legs ki-yi-yi-ing all the way. Someone on a Facebook post observed that you could tell and you could say but people will do it anyway.<\/p>\n

But at Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a>, people were obviously taking care of their own pets because only a handful were brought in\u2014sadly, four of them were dead on arrival. But the Foster the Fourth program went wonderfully well<\/a>, with 14 dogs going for sleepovers at homes generous enough to take them and leaving empty cages to put the lost souls in while their families were being hunted up. We\u2019re all kind of hoping that the dogs don\u2019t make it back because their foster parents couldn\u2019t give them up.<\/p>\n

But the cats are still coming in\u2014kittens, mainly. It\u2019s the time of year known as kitten season\u2014it started for us around mid-March and I can\u2019t believe I\u2019m still writing about it. This is the time when mothers give birth to numerous litters, and people find the nursing mothers and bring them in to the shelter or (often erroneously, and with tragic results) find kittens that may or may not be orphaned and take them in. The shelter offers free Kitten Kits, donated by Helen Sanders Cat Paws<\/a> to people who might want to help nurse the babies and get them adopted, but more than often, the shelter becomes overwhelmed with many kittens and fewer resources, and the rescues that pull some of the kittens to nurse are also strapped for resources, both financial and volunteer.<\/p>\n

The Scratching Post and Pet Projects have given detailed explanations and resources<\/a> for finding nursing mothers or apparently orphaned kittens.<\/p>\n

Six Characters (and They Are) in Search of an Offer\u2014of a Forever Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starring:<\/p>\n

Ronnie,\u00a0ID#A610646<\/a> 14-week-old male, and wait till you see the ears<\/p>\n

Sebastian,\u00a0ID#A610648<\/a>, male, age is unknown, but rub his head and he\u2019ll stay under your thumb forever<\/p>\n

Jethro,\u00a0ID#A610077<\/a>, 3-year-old male, stately and fluffy, ready for his close-up<\/p>\n

Baby Gir,\u00a0ID#A609393<\/a>, darling little 8-year-old tortie-tabbie, female<\/p>\n

Plumeria,\u00a0ID#A608247<\/a>, 2-year-old female with calico patches who craves affection<\/p>\n

Nane Nae (whadda name!),\u00a0ID#A601283<\/a>, cream-and-white 1 \u00bd-year-old female who looks as if she was caught with her snout in a can of pumpkin pie filling<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LongBeachAnimalCare\/videos\/1950875811599725\/?t=27<\/p>\n

On the private side of the rescue fence, a well-known community rescue, Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a> was recently awarded a grant from Grey Muzzle Organization<\/a>, a national nonprofit that improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries and other nonprofit groups nationwide. The grant is awarded annually to animal-welfare groups such as Live Love that help local senior dogs. Over the past decade, Gray Muzzle has provided nearly $1.5 million in grants to support its vision of \u201ca world where no old dog dies alone and afraid,\u201d as founder Julie Dudley of Seattle stated.<\/p>\n

Live Love is one of 66 groups selected from 300 applicants to receive the grant.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will help us give senior dogs like sweet 15-year-old Roxy the veterinary and dental care she needs so she\u2019ll be ready to go to her forever home,\u201d said Emily Ann Ghosh of Live Love Animal Rescue. \u201cRoxy was surrendered by her owner, as both of them had become homeless and were living in a car. Little Roxy had five large bladder stones that needed to be removed, as she was in a great deal of pain. Despite the pain, Roxy is so sweet and loving with everyone, especially kids. No one is more grateful or loving than an old dog, and we\u2019re looking forward to helping more senior dogs like Roxy get the second chance they all deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This is Roxy. She\u2019s beautiful, isn\u2019t she? She\u2019s being fostered now, but she has other senior mates who could use a foster or, better yet, a permanent home. If you\u2019re interested in any of these worthy woofers, email woof@liveloveanimalrescue.org.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bella, a 10-year-old female shepherd mix, gives away free cuddles and kisses to anyone who will accept them. She is a very quiet and mellow dog that likes to take walks and go for car rides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Boomer, 10, just loves to be loved! He craves attention from his people once he feels comfortable around them and enjoys just being next to them. He is a sweet, intelligent boy who knows his basic commands, especially if you’re holding a treat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

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Fix Long Beach Free Spay\/Neuter Clinic: <\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14, Ramona Park, 3301 E. 65th St., Long Beach. Have your dog spayed or neutered free with appointment and qualifications; vet appointment with voucher, minimal charge for dogs and cats; flea meds $10; shots and dewormer $10 each; nail trimming, $10<\/p>\n

It\u2019s now 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. The spay\/neuter truck will be at its new location at Ramona Park on this date.<\/p>\n

Make an appointment through IM or email at info@fixlongbeach.com<\/a> for your dog, and include your name, address, phone number, pet’s name, age, sex, breed and weight, and Fix will see if they can schedule you. You can also come as a standby, but be there at 8:30 a.m. Make sure that your pet has had nothing to eat or drink past 10 p.m. the previous night.<\/p>\n

To donate, visit Fix Long Beach<\/a>. In-kind donations such as leashes, collars and toys can be brought to our event or ordered through our Amazon wish list.<\/a><\/p>\n

For both spay\/neuter and vaccinations, all dogs must be on sturdy leashes and all cats must be in dedicated carriers. Fix thanks you in advance for being responsible for your pet\u2019s health and for helping to reduce shelter overpopulation and euthanasia.<\/p>\n

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Big Dog and Cat Pet Adoption event, co-hosted by Live Love Animal Rescue: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15, Long Beach Towne Center Promenade, 7575 Carson Blvd., Long Beach.<\/p>\n

Long Beach Towne Center and Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a> will co-host a pet adoption event to find forever homes for deserving animals. Live Love is a unique animal rescue organization that offers a range of pet-related services from dog walking to pet sitting. Proceeds from these services and from donations are used to fund the group\u2019s rescue efforts. In just five years, Live Love has come to the aid of more than 500 deserving animals all with the goal of finding each pet the perfect fur-ever home. During the Long Beach Towne Center event, both dogs and cats will be available for immediate adoption.<\/p>\n

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23rd Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals: <\/strong><\/p>\n

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday July 21, Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Ave., Cypress. $3 adult admission; under 17 free. Parking is free.<\/p>\n

Saddle up your little doxie, and don\u2019t forget the mustard and relish! Los Alamitos will host one of the most entertaining pet activities and some side-splitting fun as dachshunds once again prove that racing them is second in difficulty to herding cats. Proceeds will benefit the Seal Beach Animal Care Center<\/a>\u00a0<\/a> a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a home for stray animals in the Orange County area. Since 1996, the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals has helped raise more than $250,000 for the Care Center. Last year\u2019s event raised $18,000 through ticket sales and T-shirt sales on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

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Saving Kittens\u2019 Lives workshop and fundraiser, with Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re expecting an eccentric cat person raving about kitties, yes. But you have no idea where her whimsies will take you or how much you\u2019ll learn about cat care! Hannah Shaw can captivate an audience the way that little birdie does to the cat on the other side of the window\u2014she\u2019ll teach you how to care for underage, orphaned kittens so that more lives will be saved. Best of all, your ticket purchase will help The Little Lion Foundation do just that as well! Purchase tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, El Dorado Park West Community Center, 2800 North Studebaker Road, Long Beach. $39.95; a portion of ticket sales will benefit The Little Lion Foundation<\/a>.
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Ongoing<\/h3>\n

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Pet Adoption Locations<\/strong><\/p>\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 pets@lbpost.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Petco Animal Supplies, Marina Shores
\n<\/strong>6500 Pacific Coast Highway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/a>,\u00a0permanent adoption center, store hours<\/p>\n

Rabbit Rescue, Inc.<\/a>, adoptable rabbits daily, store hours<\/p>\n

Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a>,\u00a0first Sunday of the month, 1:00PM\u20133:00PM<\/p>\n

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Unleashed by Petco
\n<\/strong>600 Redondo Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foreverhome Pet Rescue, Inc.<\/a>,\u00a0Sundays, noon\u20134:00PM<\/p>\n

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PetSmart, Long Beach Exchange
\n<\/strong>3871 N Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cat Cove<\/a>, Saturdays, noon\u20134:00pm<\/p>\n

Jellicle Cats Foundation<\/a>,\u00a0Saturdays, noon\u20144:00PM<\/p>\n

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PetSmart Signal Hill
\n<\/strong>2550 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kitty Katchers<\/a>, Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00AM\u20133:30PM<\/p>\n

Stray Cat Alliance<\/a>, permanent adoption center, store hours<\/p>\n

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PetSmart Compton
\n<\/strong>1775 South Alameda Street, Compton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zazzy Cats Kitty Rescue<\/a>, permanent adoption center, store hours<\/p>\n

Rabbit Rescue, Inc.<\/a>, one adoptable rabbit daily, store hours<\/p>\n

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PetSmart Seal Beach
\n<\/strong>12341 Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helen Sanders CatPAWS<\/a><\/p>\n

West Coast Animal Rescue<\/a>,\u00a0Saturdays, noon\u20134:00PM<\/p>\n

Dogs in Need<\/a>,\u00a0Saturdays, 9:00AM\u20132:00PM<\/p>\n

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Pet Food Express
\n4220 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pet Food Express Cat Adoption Center<\/a>, permanent adoption center, business hours<\/p>\n

Zazzy Cats<\/a>, alternate weekends, 10AM\u20135PM<\/p>\n

Fix Long Beach<\/a>, occasional weekends<\/p>\n

Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a>, first Saturday of each month, 11:00AM\u20132:00PM<\/p>\n

Ozzie and Friends Rescue<\/a>, 11:00AM\u20132:00PM, alternate Sundays<\/p>\n

The Little Lion Foundation<\/a>,\u00a0alternate weekends, 11:00AM\u20135:00PM<\/p>\n

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Bank of America
\n5101 East Second Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long Beach Spay & Neuter Foundation<\/a>,\u00a011:00AM\u20133PM<\/p>\n

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Register for Best Friends\u2019 \u2018Strut Your Mutt\u2019 Walk Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine this: You\u2019re surrounded by animal lovers just like you. Everywhere you look, there are dogs of all shapes and sizes, all happy with tails wagging. Excitement is in the air.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to imagine it. That\u2019s what Best Friends\u2019 Strut Your Mutt is all about! This year\u2019s LA Strut takes place October 20 (time to be announced) at Exposition Park. This fur-filled festival not only rallies friends, family and neighbors to help save the lives of homeless pets in your community but it also supports the lifesaving work of Best Friends Animal Society. You can find everything you need to know right here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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BARK Therapy Dogs Reading with Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

See website<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2007, BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is a nonprofit all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Students sometimes find it intimidating to read in front of classmates but love to read to the non-judgmental, calming dogs. BARK now has\u00a0170 teams listening to kids in more than 100 schools and libraries in California\u2014Long Beach libraries visited monthly are Bach, El Dorado, Bayshore, Brewitt and Los Altos; outlying-area libraries include Hawaiian Gardens, Iacoboni and Los Alamitos. BARK teams also visit nursing homes, senior living facilities and veteran centers. They even de-stress college students during finals week! For all events, check out BARK\u2019s calendar<\/a>. To find information about volunteering your furry buddy or to arrange a visit to your school, library or other community, contact the group at barkreadingdogs@aol.com<\/a> or (562)235-8835.<\/p>\n

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SNP\/LA Mobile Low-Cost Pet Vaccines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Locations and dates vary; visit link in text<\/strong><\/p>\n

For low-cost vaccines, visit this link<\/a>. Note that pet owners must be 18 years or older, all pets must be on leashes or in carriers, and only healthy and non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. Please bring prior vaccination information with you to the clinic. Vaccination and microchip services are provided for pets residing in any city. Licensing is provided for residents within our jurisdiction at Saturday clinics; please bring your renewal notice and rabies certificate with you. Low\/cost spay\/neuter information is also available through SNP\/LA.<\/p>\n

Free Pet Food Distributions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Papa, a big \u201cteddy bear\u2019 of a dog, sits with his human in Ashlee\u2019s Pet Care station at Beacon for Him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Beacon for Him<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has extended an outreach for people experiencing homelessness and their pets. Pet food, primarily dog food, is available at their facility at 439 West Anaheim Street, Mondays from 9:00AM to noon and Saturdays from noon to 3:00PM. A dog-washing station with a stainless-steel tub is also available onsite at these hours. Donations and supplies such as shampoo, flea control and, of course, pet food are always gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n

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The Pet Food Bank<\/strong> is sponsored by Christian Outreach in Action<\/a>. COA is located at 515 E 3rd St, Long Beach. Hours are Thursday from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.<\/p>\n

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Shelter-Enrichment Supplies Needed for ACS Dogs and Cats!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop-off: Wednesdays through Fridays, 10:00AM\u20135:30PM and Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00AM\u20134:00PM, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Individual donations requested<\/strong><\/p>\n

ACS is continuing our kennel enrichment activities for our canine\u00a0guests here and could use so more donations (there are plenty for the cats!). Here is what\u2019s needed:<\/p>\n