Virtually Pets
Kitty Hall, sponsored by the mayor’s office, saw 39 cats and kittens go home with new families. This is great—thanks to Mayor Robert Garcia and his staff, Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) and their staff, and to the many dedicated, loving Rescue Partners, pictured here.
Thank you, ACS Rescue Partners! Photo courtesy of ACS.
Kitten season’s still with us and the shelters and rescues are not by any means empty, but dogs need some press, too. Here are a few.
Foster needed immediately for the little dark-brown terrier mix. Can you help?
Live Love Pet Care & Animal Rescue was contacted about an abandoned terrier mix who will be euthanized at the end of today, Friday, July 15, at City of Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) if a foster isn’t immediately found. Live Love was promised financial support to back him from the good Samaritan who found him, but he needs a foster home where he can decompress and get ready for a forever home. Please see the message below for more information.The dog is about two years old, and was abandoned with another dog at a home on 5th Street and Rose Avenue during a heat wave. According to the rescuer, “someone must have opened a vent screen, tossed them in, and then screwed the vent shut. Who would do something like this? It was during the heat waved we experienced around that time.”
A worker pulled both of them out. SpcaLA next door to ACS evaluated both, and the little and the little white female was taken in. However, the little boy was nervous in the new surroundings at the shelter and snapped at the vet. The shelter is limited in space and will have to put him down if a foster isn’t found.
His rescuer said that he’d played with him in the shaded yard they transferred them to, and he was responsive and friendly, but when the owner wasn’t located, they had to take both to the shelter. “He survived the hot entrapment from under the vacant house,” the rescuer said. “I hope he can be paired up with a foster that can give him a little time to decompress.”
This is urgent. If you or someone you know is interested, email [email protected]. The little guy’s kennel info is as follows: Kennel No K610, ID# A574133.
Artemis
Them ears! Artemis, aka Artie, is a three-year-old, five-pound Chihuahua. He was found as a stray but is adjusting well to rescue life and has quickly begun to bond with his foster family. Artie would thrive in a home with other small dogs or as an only dog. He is good with older children but is fearful of cats. Artie is currently learning leash manners and basic commands and would love to be adopted by a family who would continue to work with him! Neutered, and current on vaccinations; house training in progress. For an interview with Artie, contact Live Love Animal Rescue at [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals
Saturday, July 16, 6:30PM, Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos
$3 general admission; free admission to guests 17 and under
Out the gate, Longboys and -girls! Photo courtesy of Los Alamitos Race Course
Who’ll cut the mustard this year? In one of the most delightful animal events presented, a full card of 11 races of long doggies will compete for the championship with their version of racing. Each race will take place between the regularly scheduled horse racing; the championship race will take place at approximately 9:15PM. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early at about 5:00PM to secure seating. No ice chests, outside food or pop-up tents are permitted.
Full details are available at the Race Course’s website.
Quiz with a Cause with Geeks Who Drink
Tuesday, July 19, 8:00PM–10:00PM, The Blind Donkey, 8171 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach
Prices vary per item
Enter this neat pub quiz, and even if you make a donkey out of yourself and don’t win the cash purse, it’ll be satisfying to know that the rest of the proceeds for this event will help spcaLA animals and support the programs that help them.
International Bird Rescue’s 45th Birthday
Saturday, July 30, 11:00AM–4PM, Angels Gate Park, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro
Free event
Happy birdie to you! Dawn dish soap is celebrating their wildlife partner’s 45th year International Bird Rescue’s (IBRRC) 45th Anniversary, and IBRRC would love for you to join them! The organization will open its doors and host a community fair with the theme “Preserving Wildlife Through Images.” National Geographic photographer and author Joel Sartore will present his photos and a message about wildlife conservation, and there will also be food trucks, family-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes tours. For over 40 years, Dawn has been supporting wildlife rescue rehabilitation centers, including IBRRC, with its product to clean animals affected by oil pollution. As such, Dawn is the only dishwashing brand trusted by wildlife rescue experts for decades.
Long Beach Love Art and Photo Show, Benefitting spcaLA
Saturday, July 30, 7:00PM–10PM, Underground Salon, 149 Linden Avenue, Long Beach
$5 entry fee and bar menu prices
A truly hep-cat evening, with 10 percent of sales going to the spcaLA pets, features artwork from Outer Limits Tattoo Long Beach, and Photos from Krk Dominguez. The Record Truck record store on wheels will have vinyls; Master Droog (The SLOP STOMP) and DJ Polyester (The SLOP STOMP, Bad Reputation) will be spinning all night. Lots of raffle prizes as well as goodies from Delightful Crepes Cafe Pit Bull Bakery and Seal Beach Toffee. There will be items for sale from Lil Devils Boutique, LB Skate Co, New Flower Studio, Made by Adriane/Lucky Girl Handbags, and other local Long Beach businesses and designers.
Dog Adoption Event
Saturday, August 6, 11:00AM–3:00PM, Pet Food Express, 4220 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach
Adoption fees apply
Find your new best friend and everything that he or she could ever want or need, in one place. Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) and other rescues will be bringing some wonderful 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 while you’re there!
El Dorado Audubon Society Birds and Butterflies Field Trip
Saturday, August 13, 8:00AM–10:00AM, Gum Grove Nature Park, Crestview Avenue and Avalon Drive, Seal Beach
Free event
Butterflies may not be pets and the birds you’ll encounter on this lovely outing likely won’t ride around on your shoulder, but they are animals, and this is an exercise in appreciation. We meet in the parking lot near Avalon Drive and Catalina and walk toward this long, narrow park overlooking the Los Cerritos Wetlands to enjoy songs of summer. We will be looking for house wrens, song sparrows, black phoebes, swallows and raptors. We can see the bike path along the San Gabriel River and on clear days the local mountains, Palos Verdes and the downtown Long Beach skyline. Hat, sunscreen, water and binoculars are advised, and be forewarned that there are no restrooms on the site.
Ongoing
Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS): Free Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics, once monthly; Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics, scheduled days Monthly. Locations vary.
See flyer on web page for pricing of services
Beginning this Sunday, February 21, the Society for California Veterinary and Vaccine Care (SCVVC) will offer free spay/neuter procedures and wellness services to residents of the cities served by ACS: Long Beach, Signal Hill, Cerritos, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. During the remaining weeks of the month, Spay/Neuter Project Los Angeles (SNP/LA) will offer low-cost vaccines, nail trimmings and topical flea treatment for residents of the same areas. Click link for locations and times and click the links next to each event for vaccine pricing and other details.
Pet owners must be 18 years or older. All pets must be on leashes or in carriers. Only healthy and non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. If you have a prior rabies vaccine certificate, license tag or license renewal notice for your pet, please bring it with you to the clinic. Vaccination and microchip services are provided for pets residing in any city. Licensing service is provided for residents within our jurisdiction:. Microchips, flea treatment and nail trimmings also available.
Christian Outreach Pet Food Bank (see graphic for details)
BARK Therapy Dogs Library Appearances
Various area libraries (Long Beach events generally held on Saturdays)
Free event
Dogs love unconditionally. They don’t judge or criticize. And they love a good story. Bring your children to the library to read to these lovely therapy dogs, and watch their confidence in their reading ability grow.
BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer group dedicated to increasing children’s reading skills as well as interacting with pets. Check the calendar page on the group’s website, and find out more about this terrific organization.
spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp
June through August, Monday through Friday; Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach
Details on website
Paws down, it’s the best camp around! spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp™ is for kids eight through 13 years old. At camp, kids learn the basics of pet care and responsibility, respect for all animals, and the beginnings of dog training, all while making new friends on a number of legs! There are several sessions still available, each running Monday through Friday. Registration details and session schedule are available here.