{"id":901,"date":"2018-03-02T15:42:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T23:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=62892"},"modified":"2018-03-02T15:42:05","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T23:42:05","slug":"help-solve-shelter-overcrowding-and-euthanasia-numbers-adopt-a-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/pets\/help-solve-shelter-overcrowding-and-euthanasia-numbers-adopt-a-pet","title":{"rendered":"Help Solve Shelter Overcrowding and Euthanasia Numbers\u2014Adopt a Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virtually Pets<\/h1>\n

Our shelter had an open house last Saturday. Volunteers were honored for the hard work (which is actually quite joyful most of the time) in making the cats, dogs and bunnies adoptable and ready to go home. The number of pets going home from the shelter has risen steadily since Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> (ACS) opened its doors but has taken an impressive uptick for the past four years. Simultaneously, the euthanasia numbers has gone down just as steadily (hurrah!), and so have impounds. Makes sense\u2014the fewer animals taken in, the fewer have to be put to sleep.<\/p>\n

Live release includes release to rescues and owners, pullout by spcaLA next door, and adoption. We all want those numbers to go in the right direction, and that\u2019s where you come in. Cinderella still deserves to go to the ball, and there are a lot of princes and princesses in waiting left in the shelter kennels after spcaLA has pulled a number of them out. Here are five little heirs to someone\u2019s throne and heart.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s your chance to rescue a lovely cat whose former owners declawed him; allowed him to become, at 27 pounds, obscenely obese; and then abandoned him at 9 years old at ACS. He\u2019s so big that he has to be housed in a traditional extra-large cage instead of one of the little condos!<\/p>\n

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Davidson A603848<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Special! With kitten season right around the corner, we are trying to find forever homes for all of our senior cat residents! All senior adoptions will only be $20!<\/p>\n

Here is Davidson! Davidson (#A603848) is an 8 year old neutered male, that is just waiting for a second chance. Not only was he turned in as an owner surrender, but he was also declawed & 27 POUNDS! This big guy is taking shelter in a separate, (extra large) roll-away cage in the middle of our cat cottage. Our medical staff has him on a strict diet, so with a little time & care, he should be able to lose some weight. Please like & share to help this (very) big guy get a chance at a forever home!<\/p>\n

More info on Davidson: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2F7ut8L<\/p>\n

Posted by City of Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> on Thursday, March 1, 2018<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

If Davidson, for that is his name, can find a loving, sensible owner who will provide a good diet, room to roam and plenty of exercise, he\u2019ll have a good number of future years to enjoy. He\u2019s friendly, has beautiful spotted brown-tabby markings, and likes head scratches. Ask for ID# A603848.<\/p>\n

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Lazybones on a chilly winter\u2019s day or a warm summer one! That\u2019s Shhnuckums <\/strong>(what a name!). He\u2019s another surrender by owner at 10 years old. It\u2019s as if people with old animals want to trade them in on new models. Shelters aren\u2019t \u201cpreviously owned animal dealerships. could rail on about why people dump old pets, but I\u2019d like to expend more energy on getting him to a loving home. His new person must understand his shy but affectionate personality\u2014and be forever! Ask for ID# A603980.<\/p>\n

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Looking at Bophe <\/strong>now, you wouldn\u2019t believe what she looked like when she came in. Bophe <\/em>rhymes with trophy <\/em>but she wouldn\u2019t have one any prizes when she came in. This little cairn terrier\u2014yet another owner surrender at 8 years old (sigh)\u2014had cherry eye and a tumor, both of which were successfully treated by ACS\u2019s medical staff. Look at her now! She\u2019s so cute and playful beyond her years.<\/p>\n

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Dandelion<\/strong> is a 3-year-old boxer who came in as a stray. No one came for this sweet beauty, and what a shame. <\/p>\n

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Dandelion A603664<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out this sweetheart! Dandelion (#A603664) is a 3 year old Boxer that absolutely loves hanging out with people. She was found as a stray on February 10th, but that hasn't affected her whatsoever. She's very good on leash, & she's very gentle & sweet. While out in the play yard, Dandelion knows how to sit & shake with the help of treats! Please like & share to help this pretty lady find her forever home!<\/p>\n

More info on Dandelion: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2othNSE<\/p>\n

Posted by City of Long Beach Animal Care Services<\/a> on Saturday, February 24, 2018<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

I\u2019m sure that she can do better\u2014she loves hanging with people, is very good on leash, and knows \u201csit\u201d and \u201cstay.\u201d She so enjoys ACS\u2019s new Dog Play Yard! Ask for ID# A603664.<\/p>\n

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After Dandelion, we present Dapper Dan<\/strong>! This photogenic fellow was another stray (domestic bunnies are regularly dumped in parks, on campuses, and every wild or pseudo-wild are that exists, to often tragic results\u2014read more here<\/a>). As you can see, he\u2019s ready for his close-up\u2014with a loving person who\u2019ll never let him hop off. Ask for ID#A603845.<\/p>\n

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All senior pets (7 and over) are eligible to get the best senior-meal deal in town for their new humans! Thai Silk on Broadway in Long Beach will offer $25 off a delicious meal to anyone who brings in the adoption papers within 30 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ACS is located in the P. D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 East Spring Street (at entrance to El Dorado Park\u2014no parking fee for Village guests), Long Beach. Go through entrance in above photo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Things to Do, Pets to Support<\/h1>\n

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Fix Long Beach Eat Your Veggies Fund-Raiser<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, March 5, 4:00PM\u20139:00PM, Veggie Grill, at Long Beach Marketplace, 6451 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menu prices apply; 33 percent of tab benefits Fix Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

No one will need to force you to eat your nice vegetables at Veggie Grill, and the money you spend will help our local pets be healthy, too! Bring the flier above either printed or electronically, and mention the fund-raiser, and everyone wins!<\/p>\n

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Cosmic Brewery Presents Peanuts Adoption Paw-ty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 10, 2:00PM\u20136:00PM, Cosmic Brewery, 20316 Gramercy Place, Torrance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adoption fees and menu prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come to Peanut\u2019s big spread in honor of this little dog and whoever his new human will be! Peanut will be joined by other rescues with dogs up for adoption, so there will be party favors galore! We will be posting pictures and rescue names as they confirm. A new beer release\u2014a peanut-butter stout brewed specifically for Peanut\u2014will be on sale, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to k911resq<\/a>, the organization to whom Peanut owes his good life.<\/p>\n

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St. Patty\u2019s Day Pup Party Fund-Raiser<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, March 15, 5:00PM\u201311:00PM, Tavern on 2, 5110 East Second Street, Long Beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Menu prices apply; $5 donation for each contest entered; 20 percent of the tab benefits Live Love Rescue <\/strong><\/p>\n

Get a little hair of the dog on early, and you can sleep it off during the usual day of havoc. This party promises to be full of luck and love. There will be good food (vegan\/vegetarian\/gluten-free available), strong drinks, appetizers and more. Enjoy contests like Kiss Me, I\u2019m Irish (best dog kiss), Lucky Leprechaun (best costume), and Trick Me to the Pot o\u2019 Gold (best pup trick), and enter the Paw-some Raffle and Super Silent Auction! All of this fun will benefit Live Love Animal Rescue<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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

Saturday, March 17, 7:30AM\u20133:00PM, Scherer Park, 6430 E 49th Street (enter from Del Amo Boulevard across from the YMCA), Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spay\/neuter 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<\/strong><\/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 Scherer Park on this date.<\/p>\n

Make an appointment through IM or email at <\/strong>info@fixlongbeach.com<\/strong><\/a> for your dog<\/strong>, and include (1) your name, (2) address, (3) phone number, (4) dog’s name, (5) age, (6) sex, (7) breed, and (8) weight, and Fix will see if they can schedule you. You can also come as a standby, but be there at 8:30AM. Make sure that your pet has had nothing to eat or drink past 10:00PM the previous night.<\/p>\n

To donate, visit our page<\/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,<\/strong> all dogs must be on sturdy leashes and all cats must be in dedicated carriers. <\/strong>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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Raiden\u2019s Luck of the Rescue St. Patty\u2019s Day Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 17, 1:00PM\u20134:00PM, The Hounds Grounds, 6021 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

$5 entry; buy tickets here<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate a rescue and a life with a party\u2014food, drinks and fun! Let’s start by saying that with the most wonderful, most amazing, loving forever foster family, this boy has had a new lease on life that many don’t have the opportunity to enjoy. Raiden was given two to four months of life, but on this day, we joyously celebrate an entire year! If Raiden could talk, he\u2019d tell you that having cancer and being blind hasn\u2019t gotten in his way\u2014he\u2019s enjoying a great life filled with play, walks, parks, dog play dates and an abundance of love. Without the extraordinary relentless efforts of K9 Kismet<\/a>‘s\u00a0life-saving pull, none of this would have happened. This festival is for humans only\u2014please don\u2019t bring your doggies!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Drag Queen Bingo Fund-Raiser for Fix Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 6, 4:00PM\u20137:00PM, Paradise Bar and Restaurant, 1800 East Broadway, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bingo cards $1 and up; menu and bar prices apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grandma\u2019s bingo parties were never like this unless your grandma was your grandfather upon occasion. Hostesses Mia Farrow and Sabrina will be there to spur on the clients to help Fix Long Beach help local pets! Bingo cards and blotters available at the door; great prizes, awesome food and drinks.<\/p>\n

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Furry Friends Faire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 19, 10:00AM\u20131PM, Los Cerritos Park, 3750 Del Mar Avenue (across from Los Cerritos Elementary School), Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free to attend<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss our all-things-animal event! We\u2019ll have fun contests to enter your furry friends in, such as pet tricks, largest pet, smallest pet and most unusual pet. The poetry-award winners from Los Cerritos Elementary students will be reading their poems. We\u2019ll have an array of service providers you can meet at the event for your pets: groomers, trainers, pet food, dog walkers and more! For more information and updates, visit us here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Ongoing<\/h1>\n

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Kitty Catchers Adoption Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00AM\u20133:30PM both days, PetSmart, 2550 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the name, Kitty Catchers catches doggies, too, and some will be there along with the lovely fosters at this event! You\u2019ll find your best friend there and anything else you\u2019ll need to give him or her a good life from then on.<\/p>\n

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Pet Adoption Event at PFE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturdays and Sundays, Pet Food Express, 4220 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adoption fees apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find your new BFF and everything<\/em> that he or she could possibly want or need, in one place.\u00a0Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS)<\/a> and other rescues bring great cats and dogs ready to go home with their new people. Everything is high quality at Pet Food Express, and that includes the adoptive pets! Check out the Cat Adoption Center, featuring fine felines from Long Beach Animal Care Services and Stray Cat Alliance. For more information about which rescues will be present on any particular day, follow this link<\/a>.<\/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>has 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 East 3rd Street, 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