Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to [email protected]. Posting subject to approval.

Virtually Pets

Max has a storied past—a sad storied past. This nice, healthy five-year-old was given to neighbors when the original owner had to move, and cats were not an option. The neighbors then abandoned her, and she’s now being fostered. Max has been spayed, is current on all shots, and is chipped. She also gets along with dogs, so all she needs are you and Rover. Or just you. E-mail [email protected] for info.

Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)

Facts About Spaying and Neutering Discussion

Saturday, Sept. 5, 1:00PM–1:30PM, Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies, 4243 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood 

Free

 

Dr. Karen Halligan, DVM and chief veterinary officer for the Lucy Pet Foundation, discusses spaying and neutering your pets and the advantages for their health and the general welfare for shelter animals. Great workshop for anyone with questions about these procedures.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics

Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:00AM–11:30AM, McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Ave., Long Beach; 1:30PM–3:30PM, Veterans Park, 101 East 28 Street, Long Beach

Thursday, Sept. 17, 4:00PM–7:00PM, Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach

Pricing information available here.

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.

Fix Long Beach (FLB) Spay/Neuter Clinic

Cats only, Saturday, Sept. 12, 7AM–4PM Houghton Park, 6301 N. Myrtle Ave. (near Jordan High School), Long Beach

Free to qualifying residents

The grassroots free spay/neuter organization Fix Long Beach invites you to make an appointment for your unfixed cat! Guidelines are as follows:

No cats from rescue groups or individual rescuers.

Low-income Long Beach residents only! 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 cat isn’t fixed.
• 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 9:00AM–4:00PM:
• Low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats $10, cash only!
• Low-cost flea meds for dog and cats $10, 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. For the next event, FLB needs sturdy leashes, harnesses in XS, S, L and XL, dog collars in all sizes, and both dry and wet food for cats and dogs. 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!

Dogs of Downtown Long Beach

Saturday, Sept. 12, 11:00AM–3:00PM, Downtown Long Beach Promenade between First and Third streets, Long Beach

Free

The Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) will launch its first-ever event dedicated to our other family members—dogs, of course! Dogs of Downtown will take over the Promenade at this event as an opportunity to not just connect dog owners in a unique way but to also celebrate the many dog-friendly businesses and patios that make DTLB one of the most pet-friendly places in Southern California. For this event, Beachwood BBQ has crafted its own brew, Hop Kong Phooey (for you, not the dog), and all of the profits from the beer will go toward the nonprofit Guide Dogs for the Blind. Also participating will be downtown pet-friendly businesses including Pussy and Pooch, Bark Bark Daycare and Grooming, Soggy Dog pet washing, Pine Animal Hospital and Pawsitively Long Beach pet groomer. There will be all sorts of treats activities for dogs, and dogs are encouraged to attend but not mandatory. No dog? There will be adoptions going on as well! Latest information available here.

Kitty Hall

Friday, Sept. 18, 11:00AM–3:00PM, Downtown Long Beach City Hall, 333 Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach

Free; fees for adoption

Kittens and cats from Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) will lobby city hall for new homes—in the City Hall lobby, of course! Join Mayor Robert Garcia at the inaugural Kitty Hall—an adoption and resource fair at Long Beach City Hall. Feline representatives from ACS will be available for adoption, and our animal care team will be present to answer questions and provide spay and neuter vouchers. We want to encourage adoptions and hope that you will join us for this fun event. Kitty Hall will be located on the first floor of City Hall in the lobby.

spcaLA September 2015 Foster Class

Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:00AM–noon, spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 Spring Street, (near the El Dorado Park entrance) Long Beach

Free

We can’t do it without you! spcaLA needs foster parents for pets of all ages and needs. If you’re interested in helping an animal find a forever home, fill out a foster application (accessible here) and come to our class. We provide food and supplies, you provide socialization and love!

Turtle and Tortoise Expo

Sunday, Sept. 20, 10:00AM–4:00PM, El Dorado Community Center, 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach

Donations accepted at the door

Go sl-o-o-ow through the myriad turtles and tortoises from all over the world, including babies! The Long Beach Care Society chapter of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club presents this great exposition that also includes a tortoise health table, face painting and art activities for kids, and information about care, conservation and adoption. Click the link for information, and crawl on over! Print the flyer (above) and bring it along for a complimentary door prize ticket.

Volunteers Needed for the Friends of the El Dorado Dog Park Fifth Annual Holiday Bone-anza

Sunday, Sept. 20, 10:00AM–11:00AM, El Dorado Restaurant patio area, 3014 North Studebaker Road (at Spring Street), Long Beach

Free

Anyone interested in helping out at the Holiday Bone-anza that benefits Friends of the El Dorado Dog Park is encouraged to come to first of several volunteer-coordination meetings. The Holiday Bone-anza will take place Saturday, November 14, at Good Neighbor Park, 2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach and will feature a calendar contest, a Pets on Parade contest, and boutique shopping. It will be a busy day with plenty of opportunities to volunteer before and during the event. For info, contact Mary at [email protected].

‘Remember Me Thursday’ Ceremony

Thursday, September 24 6:30PM, Rosie’s Dog Beach, 5000 East Ocean Boulevard between Granada and Roycroft avenues, Long Beach

Free (bring a candle)

City of Long Beach Animal Care Services in partnership with Haute Dogs and Justin Rudd invite you to light a candle with them at Rosie’s Dog Beach to honor orphan pets on “Remember Me Thursday.” Join us and be a #LightforPets. Meet on the concrete boat launch ramp next to Rosie’s Dog Beach. Bring a candle or two to share. Dogs welcome.

Ongoing

Monthly Mutt Mingles

Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and PawBar, 4818 East Second Street, Long Beach, third Wednesday of every month

222 East Broadway, third Thursday of every month, 6:00–8:00PM

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.