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

The shelter’s still crowded and rescuers are busy finding homes for pets. But rescuer and foster queen Deborah Turner, the author of the Wheely Willy children’s books, just couldn’t resist the pair below:

Deb couldn’t stand the thought of the two of them being separated in the shelter, so she pulled them. It would be great if they could be adopted together. Pretty inspiring (not to mention awful cute!) to see creatures that are supposed to fight like cats and dogs actually support and love each other. Potential adopters can call Deborah at the number on the flier.

As advertised in Things to Do, Pets to Support, Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) and spcaLA are offering several scoops of love through a pick-your-own price. Through July 29, you can choose the cat (or cats) of your dreams and take him or her home. All cats will be spayed or neutered, and vetted. Remember—just because the price is low doesn’t mean that you’ll just get a cat handed to you—you’ll have to meet the adoption requirements.

Please, please—if you can care for a cat and want one in your home, come down to ACS and spcaLA and adopt one or two or three. Because of kitten season, our shelter is completely filled with cats, and they all deserve good homes. With the pick-your-price option, you can spend what you save for vet visits, toys, good-quality food, and lots of other necessary toppings.

Specials of the day, available at ACS, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach (at entrance to El Dorado Park; no parking fee for shelter guests):

https://facebook.com/LongBeachAnimalCare/videos/1961946567159316

Toni Basil was no doubt serenading this cat when she sang “Mickey!” because this cat is so fine. Micky (ID#A610589)—he spells his name differently—is a cool, chill guy, which goes really well with the ice cream summer theme in the logo. Check out his beautiful coat in the video. He’s 7 years old, loves people, and is just as mellow as he looks!

Twiggy (ID#A609580) fits her namesake—she’s lithe and willowy, and loves to twine herself around your hand. So wiry–she’ll twine herself around your heart, too.

Things to Do, Pets to Support

 

Scoop Up a Cat at P. D. Pitchford

Through Sunday, July 29, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Wednesday–Friday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 7700 East Spring St., Long Beach (at entrance to El Dorado Park; no parking fee for shelter guests)

Pick your price!

ACS and spcaLA have cats of all shapes, sizes and temperament (primarily sweet). Come down to find your new foot and heart warmer, and pick your own adoption price! Adopters must still meet all qualifications.

Fix Long Beach Free Spay/Neuter Clinic—CATS THIS MONTH!

Saturday, Aug. 11, 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Ramona Park, 3301 East 65th St. at Obispo Avenue, Long Beach

Have your cat spayed or neutered 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.

It’s now the law to fix your pets in Long Beach and many Southern California cities. It’s also kitten season, still burgeoning and blooming, and crowding shelters with cats and kittens that will likely be subject to euthanasia if a rescue doesn’t pull them or people come to adopt them.

To provide this costly service to our Long Beach residents who otherwise couldn’t afford it, Fix Long Beach offers this service free of charge. The spay/neuter truck will be at Ramona Park on this date to fix cats.

Make an appointment through IM or email at [email protected] for your dog, and include your name, address, phone number, pet’s name, age, sex, breed, and weight, and Fix will see if they can schedule you. You can also come as a standby, but be there at 8:30 a.m. Make sure that your pet has had nothing to eat or drink past 10 p.m. the previous night.

To donate, visit our page. In-kind donations such as leashes, collars and toys can be brought to our event or ordered through our Amazon wish list. 

For both spay/neuter and vaccinations, all dogs must be on sturdy leashes and all cats must be in dedicated carriers. Fix thanks you in advance for being responsible for your pet’s health and for helping to reduce shelter overpopulation and euthanasia.

Saving Kittens’ Lives workshop and fundraiser, with Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw

If you’re expecting an eccentric cat person raving about kitties, yes. But you have no idea where her whimsies will take you or how much you’ll learn about cat care! Hannah Shaw can captivate an audience the way that little birdie does to the cat on the other side of the window—she’ll teach you how to care for underage, orphaned kittens so that more lives will be saved. Best of all, your ticket purchase will help The Little Lion Foundation do just that as well! Purchase tickets here.

2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, El Dorado Park West Community Center, 2800 North Studebaker Road, Long Beach. $39.95; a portion of ticket sales will benefit The Little Lion Foundation.

Ongoing

Pet Adoption Locations

The following pet-related businesses regularly feature cat, dog and rabbit adoptions. If you’re a Long Beach-area rescue and don’t see your adoption event listed here, please email [email protected].

Petco Animal Supplies, Marina Shores, 6500 Pacific Coast Highway

Helen Sanders CatPAWS permanent adoption center, store hours

Rabbit Rescue Inc., adoptable rabbits daily, store hours

Live Love Animal Rescue, first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Unleashed by Petco, 600 Redondo Ave.

Foreverhome Pet Rescue, Inc., Sundays, noon–4 p.m.

PetSmart, Long Beach Exchange, 3871 N. Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach

The Cat Cove, Saturdays, noon–4 p.m.

Jellicle Cats Foundation,  Saturdays, noon—4 p.m.

PetSmart Signal Hill, 2550 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill

Kitty Katchers, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m–3:30 p.m.

Stray Cat Alliance, permanent adoption center, store hours

PetSmart Compton, 1775 South Alameda St., Compton

Zazzy Cats Kitty Rescue, permanent adoption center, store hours

Rabbit Rescue Inc.,  one adoptable rabbit daily, store hours

PetSmart Seal Beach, 12341 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach

Helen Sanders CatPAWS permanent adoption center, store hours

West Coast Animal Rescue, Saturdays, noon–4 p.m.

Dogs in Need, Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pet Food Express, 4220 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach

Pet Food Express Cat Adoption Center, permanent adoption center, business hours

alternate weekends, 10 a.m.–5 p.m,.

Fix Long Beach, occasional weekends

Live Love Animal Rescue, first Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Ozzie and Friends Rescue, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., alternate Sundays

The Little Lion Foundation,  alternate weekends, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bank of America, 5101 East Second Street, Long Beach

Long Beach Spay & Neuter Foundation, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Register for Best Friends’ ‘Strut Your Mutt’ Walk Event

Imagine this: You’re surrounded by animal lovers just like you. Everywhere you look, there are dogs of all shapes and sizes, all happy with tails wagging. Excitement is in the air.

You don’t have to imagine it. That’s what Best Friends’ Strut Your Mutt is all about! This year’s LA Strut takes place Oct. 20 (time to be announced) at Exposition Park. This fur-filled festival not only rallies friends, family and neighbors to help save the lives of homeless pets in your community but it also supports the lifesaving work of Best Friends Animal Society. You can find everything you need to know right here.

BARK Therapy Dogs Reading with Kids

See website for information

Founded in 2007, BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is a nonprofit all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Students sometimes find it intimidating to read in front of classmates but love to read to the non-judgmental, calming dogs. BARK now has 170 teams listening to kids in more than 100 schools and libraries in California—Long Beach libraries visited monthly are Bach, El Dorado, Bayshore, Brewitt and Los Altos; outlying-area libraries include Hawaiian Gardens, Iacoboni and Los Alamitos. BARK teams also visit nursing homes, senior living facilities and veteran centers. They even de-stress college students during finals week! For all events, check out BARK’s calendar. To find information about volunteering your furry buddy or to arrange a visit to your school, library or other community, contact the group at [email protected] or (562) 235-8835.

SNP/LA Mobile Low-Cost Pet Vaccines

Locations and dates vary; visit link in text

For low-cost vaccines, visit this link  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.

Free Pet Food Distributions

Papa, a big “teddy bear’ of a dog, sits with his human in Ashlee’s Pet Care station at Beacon for Him.

Beacon for Him has extended an outreach for people experiencing homelessness and their pets. Pet food, primarily dog food, is available at their facility at 439 W. Anaheim St., Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. 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.

The Pet Food Bank is sponsored by Christian Outreach in Action . COA is located at 515 E. 3rd St, Long Beach. Hours are Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 

Shelter-Enrichment Supplies Needed for ACS Dogs and Cats!

Drop-off: Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach

Individual donations requested

ACS is continuing our kennel enrichment activities for our canine guests here and could use so more donations (there are plenty for the cats!). Here is what’s needed:

• creamy peanut butter
• yogurt
• beef broth (canned or in the box)
• chicken broth (canned or in the box)
• incense
• carabiner clips (heavy duty)
• ice cube trays
• pipe cleaners
• toilet paper/paper towel rolls
• cat toys
• corks from bottles (for cat toys)
• catnip
• canned cat and dog food

Donations are tax deductible. Our pups and kitties say thanks so much!