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Virtually Pets
ACS
Archie came to the shelter already neutered—his owner had taken great care of him and had given him some basic training. He’d loved Archie very much but was no longer able to care for him. Archie’s only 3 years old and loves attention and going on walks. Need an arch-buddy? Ask for ID#A551312.
With a cat named Lucy, the most obvious thing to say is—well, the ACS staff does love Lucy! And you will, too! Lucy’s owners surrendered her because they said that they had no time for her. And the girl’s only a year old and has plenty of time! She’s been spayed and will make someone who does have time a very happy companion. Ask for ID#A553435.
spcaLA
Elmira has a happy smile and bright eyes! She’d love to come home with you and cuddle on your lap. She’d also love to sit near the window and soak up the warm sun. if you have such a space in your home and heart, ask for ID#15-05160.
Butter seems to be saying, “Hark! Is that a can pop-top I hear? Is a refrigerator door opening? Is that my friend at the door?” Butter will spread her way across your lap and heart. If you’d love to take this beauty home, ask for ID#15-05407.
Mark Your Calendars (the Human Way)
SBACC’s Wag n’ Walk Calendar Fund-Raiser
Through Sept. 1
Free to enter
Seal Beach Animal Care Center (SBACC) is once again looking for 13 dogs and 13 cats to grace the pages of their 2016 SBACC Dog Calendar and SBACC Cat Calendar. And it’s free to enter! Take a glamour-puss or dapper-doggy shot of your best friend (at least 2300 x 1800 pixels), click on this link, and follow the instructions to enter your pet. Then, cast a vote for your pet and encourage your friends and family to do so. Each vote will cost $1 (minimum of five), and all proceeds will go toward the care of the dogs and cats at SBACC. The winners will be announced Sept. 1via e-mail and Facebook. Calendars will be on saleat the 20thAnnual Wag n Walk at the Seal Beach Pier.
Oh—and did we say that clothing’s optional? Woo, puppy!
SBACC is a non-profit, pro-humane animal shelter committed to finding permanent, loving homes for all the animals that come into care. The staff of dedicated volunteers ensures that the animals are kept as comfortable as possible until they can be placed in new adoptive homes.
Helen Sanders CatPAWS “Show Us Your Kitties” Calendar Contest and Fund-Raiser
Through Sept. 3
$5 to enter
And yet another calendar contest, this one featuring your cat! Follow the link to the contest website, enter your cat, specify a rescue, and your pointy-eared diva (or divo) may be a star while benefitting your favorite pet cause.
Book Signing: Tails of Triumph: Animals Tell Their Katrina Stories by animal communicator and rescuer Terri Steuben
Sunday, August 16,3–4:30PM
Gatsby Books
5535 E. Spring St., Long Beach, (562) 208-5862
Wednesday, August 19, 6–8PM (during Belmont Shore Stroll and Savor)
Apostrophe Books
5229 E 2nd St, Long Beach, (562) 438-7950
Terri Steuben is the author of the well-received Secrets of a Pet Whisperer, a guidebook on how to communicate with your cat, dog or whoever may share your hearth and heart. She’ll be signing her new release at two of Long Beach’s independent bookstores this week. Tails of Triumph has been 10 years in the making and has come out in time for the 10th year of the remembrance of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The book is a heartfelt and often heartbreaking account of Steuben’s time as a team leader with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) during its effort to rescue as many cats and dogs from the devastating effects of the storm. Steuben’s account takes the readers into the scenes as well as into the minds of the animals as she makes use of her gifts of communication.
The Gatsby appearance will include a talk by Steuben on pets and disaster preparedness.
Apostrophe Books will also feature a signing on the following day of Stroll and Savor, Aug. 20. True Tails from the Dog Park, written by Max and Luther with some assistance from their owners, gives tips on dog park behavior and some illustrative lessons from the dogs themselves.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
Thursday, Aug. 20, 4–6PM, Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach
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.For more service information and pricing please visit Southern California Veterinary Vaccine Clinics.
Fix Long Beach (FLB) Spay/Neuter Clinic
Cats only, Sunday, Aug. 16, 7AM–4PM
Dogs only, Saturday, Aug. 22, 7AM–4PM, Houghton Park, 6301 N. Myrtle Ave. (near Jordan High School), Long Beach
Free to qualifying residents
If you or someone you know earns an annual salary of $30,000 or less, sign up for an appointment here. You can also come on the date of the appointment as standby; there’s no guarantee of a procedure, but you can make one for the next event or take a voucher for a local clinic. 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, dog toys, small and extra-small harnesses, 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!
Clear the Shelters!
Saturday, Aug. 15, 10:00AM–6:00PM, Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) and spcaLA, 7700 Spring St. (at entrance to El Dorado Park), Long Beach;
Help us #CleartheShelters! Our shelter,ACS, and spcaLA, an independent nonprofit animal welfare organization serving SoCal, are participating in “Clear the Shelters,” a daylong nationwide push to get adoptable pets into forever homes. All dogs and cats will be available at the special rate of $20, and they’re both housed in the same building. Of course, the same adoption standards will apply! (See Virtually Pets for a few candidates from ACS and spcaLA.) NBC 4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles are promoting the event.
Food for Pets Fundraiser and Wine Tasting
Saturday, Aug. 15, 6:00–11:00PM, Seal Beach Winery, 3387 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos
$25 presale, $30 at door
Please join FOOD for Pets in Need (Feeding out of Devotion) for some great wine and amazing appetizers and desserts for you. Besides the wine tasting, there will be a silent auction, a boutique sale and a raffle, so bring your shopping bags! Of course, fill them first with donations of pet food and supplies for our donation box.
Leave the fur babies at home—this is Parents’ Night Out!
Tickets are available here or at the door. FOOD for Pets in Need is sponsored by The Pet Post.
spcaLA Fund-Raiser
Thursday, Aug. 20, 11:00AM–10:00PM, PizzaRev, 7551B Carson Blvd. (in the Towne Center), Long Beach
Have some more pizza! What’s a slice (or two or three) when it all goes to helping animals? Mention the spcaLA Fund-raiser, and 20 percent of your bill will be donated to help the homeless shelter pets of spcaLA. Visit spcaLA at the P.D Pitchford Companion Animal Village (same building as Long Beach Animal Care Services), 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach, at the entrance to El Dorado Park. No parking fee to visit P.D. Pitchford.
Ongoing
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, 6–8PM
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.
SpcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp
June–August, spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center, 7700 E. Spring St. Long Beach
Paws down, this is the best summer camp around. Kids 8–13 will learn the basics of pet care and responsibility, respect for all animals, and the beginnings of dog training—all while making the best kinds of friends—those who care about animals! There are 10 sessions available, each running Monday through Friday. Enroll on our website, available at this link.