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Virtually Pets
Since Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) http://www.longbeach.gov/acs is having its annual Open House tomorrow, it’s fitting that a few of its adoption hopefuls are featured in this section of The Scratching Post. Checking out the following stats below, these guys have a better chance of getting homed than they have in previous years, with intake and euthanasia numbers decreasing every year and live release, which includes owner return, adoption and rescue pulls, increasing annually.
One too many still don’t make it, as the shelter logo states, but everyone’s working on it one pet at a time. Wanna help? Come see the adoption candidates. Here are three:
Ulysses, age 6, is a big, sweet boy. If your home needs a cat, he’s the perfect lap guy. He’s at a great age—no kitten insanity but plenty of play and purr. Ask for ID#A562026.
Tina is a slate-gray-and white medium-size Staffie. At 9 years old, she’s mellow and loves people, walks and snuggles. Tina has a couple of medical issues—she may have only a little while, or she could have a few years left. No matter the time, would you like to make it quality time? Ask for ID#A563573.
Last year’s Open House featured the brand-new Bunny Barn that was a combination of a volunteer and an Eagle Scout project at the shelter. Puff Magic (he’s real, I swear—the shelter staff thinks he’s a longhaired rabbit) lives there, busily chewing on old paper towel rolls (bunnies love to chew on these, so they make great shelter donations) and hoping for a happy hutch of his own. He’s a neutered male and is about 10 months old. Ask for ID#A562401.
Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)
City of Long Beach Animal Care Services Open House, Saturday, January 16, Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, 10AM–noon
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Animal Care Services Bureau (ACS) invites the community to its 2016 Open House. No RSVP is necessary, all residents, friends and guests are welcome to attend.
The Open House will feature new opportunities for people and animals. Information on volunteering, spay-and-neuter programs, animal care and all ACS programs will be available. ACS will be sharing its successes and stats regarding giving awards to advocacy groups and volunteers, including the One Too Many award, which honors individuals whose good works go toward reducing animal overpopulation through spay/neuter and other humane services. There will also be an overview of the past year’s accomplishments and highlights. Information regarding exciting new opportunities coming in 2016 will be provided, and refreshments and tours will be available after the presentation.
“In the past year, ACS was able to make tremendous strides to increase lifesaving efforts for shelter animals, provide spay-and-neuter assistance to the community, and help to keep the community safe for people and pets,” said Stephen Scott, interim director of Parks Recreation and Marine. “The coming year promises to be an exciting year for building on the vision of becoming California’s safest large city for people and animals.”
spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, Saturday, January 16, 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, 10AM–noon
We can’t do it without you! spcaLA needs foster parents for pets of all ages and needs. We provide the supplies, and you provide the love. Submit an application and attend a foster class by applying here http://www.spcala.com.
Zoey’s Place Rescue Adoption Event, Pussy & Pooch Pet House andPawbar, Saturday, January 16, 4818 East Second Street, Long Beach, noon–4PM
After you’ve visited the Pitchford Animal Companion Village and decide you want a cat, here’s another good place to adopt one from. This event is conveniently scheduled right after both Pitchford events. Just giving you the paws-up.
Fix Long Beach (FLB) Spay/Neuter Clinic
Saturday, January 23, 7:30AM–4:00PM, Houghton Park, 6500 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach
Free to qualifying residents
The grassroots free spay/neuter organization Fix Long Beach invites you to make an appointment for your unfixed dog or get a voucher for your cat! And we have lots of spaces for male dogs! Come and get ‘em!
Guidelines are as follows:
- Low-income Long Beach residents only unless you have a pit bull! (We offer free spay/neuter for pitties in surrounding cities.) If you don’t qualify (annual salary $30,000 or lower), please Google “low cost spay/neuter” along with your zip code, and have your pet fixed at one of the suggested clinics.
- Book an appointment ASAP. Standbys are welcome. Vouchers will be given to any attendee whose pet cannot be served that day.
- If you have called or made a previous appointment, please check your voice mail for messages (be sure that it’s set up). You must call back to confirm your appointment or your spot will be given away.
- If you are 15 minutes late for your appointment, your spot will be given to someone waiting on standby. If you fail to show up for two consecutive appointments, you will be denied future service.
Fix Long Beach also offers the following services from 9AM–4PM:
- low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats $10 per shot, cash only!
- low-cost flea meds for dog and cats $10 per dose/application, cash only!
- nail trim $5, cash only!
- free microchips for pets of Long Beach residents
- free supplies for anyone that gets their pets fixed!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (323) 413-7729
When you come, bring proof of income and Long Beach residency (these events are for Long Beach residents only.) Whether you come as standby or with an appointment, do not give your pet anything to eat or drink after 12:01AM. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers that are specifically pet carriers! No paper bags or suitcases, please! There are no walls in the park, and we want you to ensure your pet’s safety! If you don’t own a carrier, pet supply stores like Petco and PetSmart carry inexpensive cardboard ones; they run on the average of $8.
Fix Long Beach also has a wish list for pet items to give to our client as a thank-you for helping to lower our shelter euthanasia rate and prevent the birth of more unwanted kittens and puppies.
Click the link to donate items, or bring them to the event if you find a better deal!
Let’s continue to help make Long Beach no kill, one pet at a time!
Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) Explorer Academy Recruitment Meeting, Friday, January 29, 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, 5PM
If you’re 15 to 19 years old and won’t be 20 until the start of this project, and are interested in a career in animal welfare, ACS invites you to become an Animal Care Services Explorer. The purpose of the Academy is:
- To provide interested young people exposure to careers in public safety and the humane treatment of animals, with opportunities to grow personally and professionally through a program of community service.
- To provide young people with the necessary knowledge and skills of animal care and control services as they pertain to serving the public as animal care professionals.
- To provide a climate emphasizing leadership and responsibility.
Visit this page for details and more information. Parents are encouraged to attend. No RSVP necessary—looking forward to meeting you!
Ongoing
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
First and Third Sunday of each month, 4:00PM–6:00PM, Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach
See flyer for pricing of each services
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: Long Beach, Signal Hill, Cerritos, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. Microchips, flea treatment and nail trimmings also available.
Monthly Mutt Mingles
Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and PawBar, 4818 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, third Wednesday of every month
222 E. Broadway, third Thursday of every month, 6:00PM–8:00PM
Join P&P for their monthly mixer, and enjoy special treats, toasts, and plenty of in-store tail-wagging. Mutt Mingles are a great way for your dog to learn valuable social skills. It’s a chance for them to experience and interact in a social setting with food, drink and plenty of other distractions! It’s important for your dog to learn how to behave around other dogs and people so that they’ll be the stars of the dog park and the dog beach. The indoor facility provides for a very comfortable setting and fun atmosphere. Dogs may be off-leash if supervised closely by their owners. For their protection, we lock the front door so dogs are safe from the street traffic.