By Kate Karp | It’s been forever, but we’re finally going to unveil the winners of our Picks of the Litter, i.e. our version of Long Beach’s “Best of” for animals. The first example will be Pick of the Pet Rescues because unless you already have one, you need to get a pet in order to take advantage of the rest of the neat stuff that Long Beach houses for companion animals. As for the rescuers themselves, every single one of them who has rescued pets, many of them literally at death’s door, and has taken responsibility and proper care of them deserves an award. Winning acclaim, however, isn’t why any of them does what he or she does.
Judy and I came up with the idea and the categories for this list after reading the Long Beach Post’s “Best Of” and decided that pets shouldn’t be left out. From now on, though, I’ll be writing the articles alone, with assistance and guidance from other people, Judy in particular. Judy is becoming increasingly proactive in humane education and animal advocacy, and they, combined with her family, leave her little time for the research necessary to create our posts.
When Robert Garcia asked me to write a column about pets a few years ago, I initially balked. Yes, I love animals and support volunteer efforts, and I can string words together, but what the heck did I know about issues, legislation, and all that stuff? But I relented and went looking for someone to help. Enter, enthusiastically, Judy Crumpton.
Judy and Mutt’s cartoonist Patrick McDonnell at his L.A. signing.
My favorite way to describe Judy is as someone who knows where all the bones are buried. In the years I’ve worked with her, I’ve learned volumes about important legislation, who all the movers and shakers are, events, rescue, spay/neuter, animal-health issues and scads more stuff. I’ve tried as well as I could to give it all voice so we could give voice to animals. As her promise to keep the Crumpton Clout in the articles, Judy’s graciously said that she’d look over any article that I have qualms about posting.
Judy’s off to teach future generations about humane and responsible treatment of animals and to work for their benefit. Also, if you live in District 9, watch for her monthly pet tips in Councilmember Steven Neal’s newsletter. I will miss working with her, but I also know that whatever she does, it will result in great things for those little (and big) guys who can’t speak for themselves.
Hey! With the clay you dug out
I fashioned a Buddha.
– “A Friend,” Ko Un
Virtually Pets
Two dogs found in a U-Haul trailer.
Urgent: Dogs and Cats Found in Horrific Situation Available for Rescue at Carson Shelter
A local animal advocate sent the Pet Post a description of a group of animals rescued from a stolen U-Haul inHawthorne. The perpetrator was taken into custody, and 25 live cats and dogs and one dead cat were removed from the truck and the U-Haul trailer. The dogs were chained up to the back, and 19 cats were lying in their own filth in “rotted cages, filthy carriers, and wrought-iron birdcages.” One cat had three legs. “The smell hit me like a ton of bricks,” one of the rescuers said. The pets have been recently made available for adoption at the Carson Shelter,216 W. Victoria Street,Gardena,CA90248. Call (310) 523-9566 for hours of operation and directions to the shelter.
The pets are listed by the following numbers:
- Cats:
- A4434362
- A4434358
- A4434354
- A4434353
- A4434351
- A4434349
- A4434347
- A4434344
- A4434343
- A4434342
- A4434341
- A4434340
- A4434339
- A4434336
- A4434333
- A4434332
- A4434331
- A4434327
- A4434328.
- Dogs:
- A4434326
- A4434325
- A4434322
- A4434320
- A4434314
- A4434308
Pet Projects
Donate to Homeless with Dogs and Get a Free Oil Change at Orozco’s Auto Service! Throughout June
- Homeless with Dogs serves the homeless community by providing food and other necessities as well as education for their pets, who are often the only friends that they have (read our article here). For the month of June, when you make a minimum donation of $42 to the Homeless with Dogs organization, Orozco’s Auto Service will give you a free oil change or a $42 discount from any service or repair done at Orozco’s Auto Service to Homeless with Dogs. Donate here Orozco’s two locations are at 3033 Long Beach Blvd. and 3619 Atlantic Ave., both in Long Beach. You can donate through the mail or at the following PayPal address: [email protected]
Coyote Warning
- This warning will run as long as we see cats at large on the street. Coyotes are becoming increasingly bold, and we urged everyone to keep pets inside, especially at night. Click on the link to read the particulars and get tips on protecting yourself and your family from predatory urban wildlife. Sadly, when wildlife are displaced and become urban, they go to any lengths to get their dinners, which results in tragedy for us, our pets and them as well, usually at the hands of humans [email protected].
Donations Needed for Animal Care Services, Pitchford Animal Companion Village, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, (562) 570-PETS
- ACS thanks everyone who provided donations for their wish list! There have been multiple donations, and the items listed below are still needed. If you’re getting new stuff around the house and want to get rid of some old stuff, or if you know someone with any of the following items, or if you’re just feeling generous, please bring some of these things down (and take home a pet, if you are so inclined!).
- Two canopies for the play yards (10′ x 10′)
- Natural Balance Dog Food, Rolls. See examples here.
- A plastic picnic table
- A bench or two or three, we will put them to use
- Plastic aprons for grooming so we don’t get soaked when bathing Saint Bernards (true story, check out Bear on our FB page—we bathed him!)
- Hand sanitizers to carry in apron pockets (about 20)
- Two trash cans for our play yards that open with a foot press. See an example here.
- Two toy containers for the dog play yard (plastic bins that can be sealed when the sprinklers go on at night)
SpcaLA Mobile Adoption at PetSmart, Saturday, June 9, PetSmart, Long Beach Towne Center, 7631 Carson Blvd., Long Beach, 10:30am-4:00pm.
- Can’t make it to thePitchfordCompanionAnimalVillageinLong Beach? SpcaLA will come to you! Meet the pets, adopt one or two, and get everything they need in one stop!
Bark for the Park! Through June 13
- All dog park supporters: You have until June 13 to vote for Long Beachto win $100,000 dollars for the El DoradoDogPark. Visit the PetSafe site http://www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark/ and vote twice—once on the site and again on Facebook. The cost for the park is estimated at a cost up to $200,000, and $100,000 will help us hugely. Just click and vote—it’s as easy as wagging your tail!
Pet Adoption Day Featuring KLOS Radio Personalities Mark and Brian, Saturday, June 16, Pitchford Companion Animal Village Auditorium, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, 10:00am-4:00pm.
- Let KLOS radio personalities Mark and Brian help you find a friend for life! Enjoy a live broadcast from spcaLA’s Companion Animal Village in Long Beach, with vendor booths, refreshments, silent auction, family fun and, of course, wonderful pets to adopt!
Low Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic, Saturday, June 30, Pitchford Companion Animal Village Auditorium, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, 10:00am-2:00pm.
- Keep your pets safe and healthy by having them vaccinated and microchipped. Prices are as follows:
- Microchips: $25 (does not include registration)
- Rabies: $5
- Bordetella: $10
- DHPP: $15
- FVRCP: $15
- Leukemia: $15
- Dewormimg: $25
Pet Fostering Classes, Saturday, July 7, Pitchford Companion Animal Village Auditorium, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, 10:00am–noon
- Foster pets need temporary loving homes, and you can help pets better their chance at adoption! SpcaLA is looking for foster parents for pets of all ages and needs. Potential foster parents must fill out and submit an application prior to attending a foster class. Application available here http://www.spcaLA.com.