Virtually Pets

Fix Long Beach is having a cats-only clinic next Saturday (see Mark Your Calendars), and so in order to give canines equal time, we’d like to introduce you to the following darling dogs. Read on for more on other pet-related events in Long Beach. Please send any Long Beach or Seal Beach pet-related events or projects to pets@lbpost.com.

Victoria

We introduced you to Victoria in the previous Virtually Pets. This big girl has a sad story—she was severely neglected by her human family and was never provided with the attention she needed. She’s a 13-year-old Jindo, great with kids, loves going for walks and is extremely loving to her foster mom. But she needs a real home to live out her golden years. She’s been spayed and fully vetted. To make her your playmate, contact hoffmannclaudia@hotmail.com.

Tramp

Do we have a lady for our Tramp? Or a fine gentleman? Tramp’s an owner surrender, and like his movie namesake, he’s a content, quiet guy and gets along with his canine mateys. He has a few skin issues, but at 13, he still has some very good years ahead. Meet Tramp at the shelter side of the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring Street, 562.570.PETS, and meet Beth. Ask for ID# A392236.

Mark Your Calendars (the Human Way)

Fix Long Beach Spay/Neuter Clinic, Cats Only
Saturday, July 11, 7:00AM–4:00PM: Houghton Park, 6301 North Myrtle Avenue (near Jordan High School), Long Beach
(Free to qualifying residents)

We’re still in the throes of kitten season—new litters are born daily, and there aren’t homes for all of them. So many get abandoned, run over, or euthanized. Fix Long Beach is helping to prevent these little tragedies by presenting the cats’ day at a special event. Cats only will be spayed or neutered for free on July 11, to qualified Long Beach residents only.

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.) 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 cat anything to eat or drink after 12:01AM, and bring your cat in a carrier that’s dedicated as an animal carrier. No paper bags or suitcases, please. 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. Let’s continue to help make Long Beach no kill, one pet at a time.

Pours for Paws
Saturday, June 27, 6:00–9:00PM: Howl Event Space, 237 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach
$50 single, $90 couple, $100 foursome

Join the Seal Beach Animal Care Center (SBACC) for a delightful evening in the courtyard of a historical house to enjoy live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, tasting great vintages, and a silent raffle and auction. It’s a great evening out for you and an even better one that will benefit the dogs and cats at SBACC! Contact christinelynnrobbins@gmail.com for tickets and info.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
Thursday, July 2 4:00–7:00PM: Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Boulevard, 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.

Ongoing:

Monthly Mutt Mingles
Pussy & Pooch Pethouse and PawBar, 4818 East Second Street, Long Beach, third Wednesday of every month; and 222 East Broadway
Third Thursday of every month, 6:00–8:00PM

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.

SpcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp
June–August: spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center, 7700 East Spring Street 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.

And please remember: fireworks and pets don’t mix! Read pet behaviorist Alex Macias’s LB Post article if you haven’t yet.