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Virtually Pets
For many of us, animals are the best friends. In order to thank our service people, spcaLA will provide a haunch to cry on and a friend to romp or relax with when needed and waive the adoption fee. Here are a few little guys at your service. You can meet them at their barracks at spcaLA, 7700 East Spring Street through the El Dorado Park entrance (no parking fee if you’re heading for the animal shelter). Photos courtesy of spcaLA.
There was no way that we weren’t going to feature a guy named Dracula the day before Halloween. You don’t have to worry about fangs with this little guy, though. Dracula is a three-year-old sweet Chihuahua mix who just wants to make your home his castle. Ask for ID#16-00939.
That face, those ears, that tongue. Who wouldn’t love Eve? She’s a year-old pit bull/Lab mix who’s been through our training program and is ready for a loving home and a lot of exercise. Ask for ID#16-00873
Clinger, age 2, is named for his propensity to stick to you like Velcro. He’s a sweet orange tabby who will follow you around for attention and rubs. He’s a little shy at first but warms up quickly. Ask for ID#15-05915.
Emma is a 3-year-old domestic longhair with tortie points. She’s so soft! If you’d like a hefty cuddle, ask for ID#16-00304.
Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)
spcaLA Howl-o-Ween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24, noon–3:00PM, spcaLA Marketplace, 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach
Entry donation of $5 for costume contest
Bring your dog and join the fun—prizes and contests to be won! Take part in a doggie costume contest with ghoulish rewards for categories including Best Homemade, Funniest, Best Duo, Most Original and Best Costume. Show us your dog’s best (or most dastardly) trick, bob for apples (or are they giant eyeballs?), see a “zombie doggie” agility demo, and create the next Edvard Munch-style Scream. And speaking of Munch, take him or her trick or treating at the Begging for Braaaaaains” stations. Lots of vendor booths, lots of howls!
Haute Dogs Howl’oween Parade
Saturday, October 31, 2:30PM, Marina Vista Park, 5355 East Eliot Street, Long Beach
Entry fees apply
This iconic Belmont Shore pet event is expected to include a few hundred kids and adults in costumes, followed by more than 500 costumed dogs with handlers. A few thousand human gawkers will line the parade route, including a panel of distinguished judges that will choose a few dozen human and canine costume winners. Haute Dogs will raise thousands for spay/neuter programs, adoption/rescue groups, Operation Santa Paws and other Long Beach service projects. See more here.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
Thursday, November 5, 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.
Veteran’s Day Parade: Walk with Friends of Long Beach Animals
Saturday, November 7, 10:00AM, Houghton Park at the intersection of Harding Street and Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach
Free
Join Friends of Long Beach Animals in celebrating our veterans as we walk in the Long Beach Veterans Day Parade!
Fix Long Beach (FLB) Spay/Neuter Clinic
Dogs only, Saturday, November 14, 7:30AM–4:00PM Houghton Park, 6301 North Myrtle Avenue (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 dog or cat! 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 9:00AM–4:00PM:
- 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!
Free Pet Adoptions for U.S. Armed Forces and Service People
Veterans Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 10:00AM‒4:00PM, spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street (through El Dorado Park entrance), Long Beach
No parking fee for animal village visitors
spcaLA andAnimals for Armed Forces Foundation honor and say thank you to our dedicated service men and women by providing free pet adoptions to facilitate a new best friend. The adoption discount applies to active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and immediate family members. Applicants must provide documentation. Visit our website for more information.
spcaLA November Foster Class
Saturday, November 14, 10AM‒noon, spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street (through El Dorado Park entrance), Long Beach
Free
Want to help pets? Become a foster parent by submitting an application and attending a foster class. We provide the supplies, you provide the love! Applications are available here http://www.spcala.com. Please call 562.730.5300 x300 for more info. We can’t do it without you!
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, 6:00PM–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.