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Virtually Pets
October 16 is Feral Cat Day. The date was designated by Alley Cat Allies, a national cat-advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of all cats.
Among other things done to protect cats from dangers that include other wildlife and humans is trap/neuter (which comprises spaying)/return (TNR). TNR involves trapping the cat, using a humane trap; shuttling the cat to a vet for altering, vaccinations, and testing for disease; and releasing the cat to where it originally had been found. A comprehensive guide is available here for anyone interested in participating.
Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS) offers a guide to understanding Community Cats, and there are a number of local volunteer groups that do TSN. They need volunteers—people who care enough about cats living on the edge to help stop the cycle of breeding and sickness. Frankly, once you do one or two, you feel pretty gratified!
To sign up to help or to donate, click on the following links:
Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation
Jellicle Cats Rescue Foundation
And in the meantime, here are three domesticated waifs who have neither colony nor home. If you can offer the latter, please contact the rescuer.
Mimi, photo courtesy of Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation
Mimi is about two years old and a love. She was abandoned in an apartment and picked up by the Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation. To inquire, email [email protected].
Betty Grable, photo courtesy of Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation
And this is Betty Grable. She’s a beautiful six-month-old tuxedo with an all-around charming personality to make her a perfect companion. Just check out those legs. To take Betty Grable home, email [email protected].
Peek-a-Boo, photo courtesy of Terry Endersen
I see you. Peek-a-Boo is around four years old. She’s been spayed and has been cared for in someone’s backyard—not the best place for a kitty—since she showed up six months ago. The neighbors are selling the property, and the caregiver is convinced that there’s a wonderful home for this extremely loving, gentle and cuddly lap cat. Her meows are like little peeps, and she loves being on her back while you scratch her belly. She doesn’t have a chip implant, so the former owner couldn’t be located. To adopt Peek-a-Boo, email [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars (the People Way)
Seminar on Non-Anesthetic Teeth Cleaning for Pets
Saturday, October 10, 1:00PM–1:30PM, Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies, 4243 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood
Pricing information available here.
Free
Find out about a safe dental procedure that won’t leave your pet hung over. They’ll say “Fang you very much.”
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
Thursday, October 15, 1:00PM–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
Dogs and cats, Saturday, October 17, 7:00AM–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 9AM–4PM:
- 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.
For the next event, FLB needs bowls, small and medium dog collars, pet treats, large dog 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!
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.
Ongoing
Monthly Mutt Mingles
Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and PawBar, 4818 East Second Street, Long Beach, third Wednesday of every month
222 E. 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.