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Posted inNews, Pets

Long Beach Animal Care Services moves forward on backlog of unaltered pets

Avatar photo by Kate Karp February 10, 2024February 13, 2024

In the aftermath of the pandemic and an ongoing veterinarian shortage, the city is working to catch up on a backlog of unaltered pets.

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Want fewer stray cats in Long Beach? This workshop aims to connect rescuers and residents

Avatar photo by Kate Karp January 17, 2024January 19, 2024
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Animal Care Services issues alert for mystery canine respiratory disease

Avatar photo by Kate Karp December 16, 2023
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New mobile spay/neuter cat clinic provides another tool to turn off the taps of unwanted litters

Avatar photo by Kate Karp August 24, 2023August 24, 2023
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Meet Melanie Wagner, the Long Beach animal shelter’s interim director

Avatar photo by Kate Karp August 11, 2023August 11, 2023
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Posted inNews, Pets

Photos: 53 pets find new homes at 2nd annual Summer Pet Adoption & Craft Fair

Avatar photo by Kate Karp July 11, 2023July 11, 2023
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Posted inNews, Pets

‘My heart is full’: Staycee Dains looks at how animal shelter has progressed in 4 years as director

Avatar photo by Kate Karp June 9, 2023June 9, 2023
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Posted inNews, Pets

Heel! Heal! Recovery is easier with your best friends near you

Avatar photo by Kate Karp May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Posted inNews, Pets

Dear landlord: Please don’t put a price on my pooch

Avatar photo by Kate Karp May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
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Posted inNews, Pets

It’s kitten season—again. Help us bail out the flood of cats!

Avatar photo by Kate Karp May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

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