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IN PICTURES: Blessed are the feathered, finned and four-legged at annual interfaith ceremony

Avatar photo by Crystal Niebla October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

From bulldogs to cats and lizards, more than 100 locals cumulatively brought their friendly critters to the Interfaith Blessing of the Animals on Sunday as part of an annual religious ceremony.

black cat with white chest and paws lounges on a pedestal with cat exercise equipment in background. His legs hang over the edge as he stares at the camera.
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For Valentine’s weekend reopening of the Feline Good Social Club, black is the new red

Avatar photo by Kate Karp February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
Posted inPets, The Hi-lo

Animal Control’s David Linn, shelter director Staycee Dains talk animal welfare during and after coronavirus

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Kate Karp and Cheantay Jensen April 26, 2020April 26, 2020
Posted inPets

Roofs over their little heads, sustenance, laps to purr on and access to catnip: Cats and kittens chitter out their demands at the mayor’s Kitty Hall

Avatar photo by Kate Karp May 10, 2019
mother tortie cat in gray bed with six kittens: tabby, gray, two orange, another gray and a black kitten
Posted inPets

Turn off the faucets, and don’t throw the kitten out with the bathwater: What regular people can do to help during kitten season

Avatar photo by Kate Karp May 9, 2019
Posted inPets

Lifeboats to the ready! Very little that’s jolly about kitten season

Avatar photo by Kate Karp May 6, 2019
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Volunteer helps strengthen bond between homeless people and their pets

Avatar photo by Kate Karp February 3, 2019
Posted inPets

Mayor’s Long Beach Animal Care Vision Task Force embarks on revitalization journey

Avatar photo by Kate Karp November 5, 2018
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Proposed 2019 Long Beach City budget includes shelter adoption pilot program

Avatar photo by Kate Karp July 31, 2018
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Baby Bo crowned Wiener winner again; Long Beach Bella “Scoopski” skitters to championship finals

Avatar photo by Kate Karp July 25, 2018

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