July 2011 Archives
Got this from a shelter volunteer:
July 27,
2011
So, I was at the Harbor
Shelter today and found all of these special needs & "in-danger"
dogs, (except pug, who got in just because she's extra cute!) who
desperately need to get to rescue!!!!
Lovely seniors, mangey girl,
energetic girl and only the most adorable puppies ever!!!
If you can help any of these
dogs, please contact Harbor Shelter, 957 North Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA
90731at 310-548-2632
ASAP!!!
Thank
you,
Nicky
| LEXY - ID#A1227519 -
Pretty
Pocket-Pittie - Has Demodectic mange and is in the clinic, so will never
get a chance to be adopted, before her time runs out. Needs
RESCUE ASAP, please? My name is Lexy and I am an unaltered female, tan and white Pit Bull Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 9 months old. I weigh approximately 47 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 01, 2011. |
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ARTHUR - ID#A1228500 - SENIOR
My name is Arthur and I am an unaltered male, black and gray Labrador Retriever. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. I weigh approximately 48 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 05, 2011 Currently sharing a cage with a
senior friend, so dog-friendly and charming!! Maybe you could take
his friend, too???? |
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PEGGY - ID#A1232670 Any Pug Lovers out there????
I need a home!!! Sweet
girl. My name is Peggy and I am an unaltered female, brown Pug mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years and 0 months old. I weigh approximately 9 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 18, 2011 |
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GUINNESS - ID#A1233059 - Cutest, cuddliest little
guy!
My name is Guinness and I am an unaltered male, black and tan Rottweiler mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 months old.I weigh approximately 27 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 19, 2011 Don't you just want to
pinch those chubby cheeks? You can if you rescue
him!!!! This is only the cutest, sweetest, loveliest
puppy you've ever seen!!!! He's very lonely in the shelter and hides
in his cubby most of the time. He has no idea how to walk on a leash
yet, but oh, boy, does he LOVE to be cuddled. He looks as if he's
crossed with some kind of hound dog. He does piddle a bit
when you walk up to him, but he makes up for it with being such an
adorable little guy!!!! Just needs some confidence!!! He needs
to get out of the shelter ASAP!!!!!! Please? - totally adoptable
puppy!!!! |
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MOLLY - ID#A1233076 - How many times do you see an Afghan
mix????
My name is Molly and I am a spayed female, black and tan Afghan Hound mix. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years old. I weigh approximately 45 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 19, 2011. Mellow Molly!!! Very
elegant, dignified girl needs to get out
now!!! |
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DOG - ID#A1234944 SENIOR I am an unaltered male, white and black Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old. I weigh approximately 12 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 26, 2011. |
| PEPPER - ID#A1234981 My name is Pepper and I am an unaltered female, black and white Pit Bull Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 3 months old. I weigh approximately 30 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 26, 2011. |
| LILLY - ID#A1038939 -
Middle-aged!!! My name is Lilly and I am a spayed female, tan Mastiff. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. I weigh approximately 100 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 14, 2011. |
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MARLEY - ID#A1090579 - Magnificent-looking dog!
She's been
at shelter for a month!!!! HELP? Please?
My name is Marley and I am a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 5 months old. I weigh approximately 52 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 28, 2011. Beautiful Lab X - High
energy dog who needs some training. Obviously nobody has
invested any time in her and she's a wonderful dog, but needs someone who
can help her direct her energy!!! Frisbee, anyone??? Needs rescue
ASAP, please? |
| HOMER - ID#A1225173 -
Been at shelter for over a
month!! HELP My name is Homer and I am an unaltered male, black and tan Beagle and Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. I weigh approximately 20 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 24, 2011 |
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill today that bans the sale of animals on street corners.
Here's the spcaLA's take on it.
SB 917 was authored by state Sen. Ted W. Lieu, D-Torrance. Lieu represents Senate District 28 which includes Carson, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance along with portions of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Here's the spcaLA's take on it.
SB 917 was authored by state Sen. Ted W. Lieu, D-Torrance. Lieu represents Senate District 28 which includes Carson, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance along with portions of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Received this today from a volunteer at the Harbor Shelter. These animals aren't exactly local, but the need seems urgent and the thought is that with enough folks networking the info via the Internet, they'll find some takers. So pass it on to anyone you think might be in a position to help.
(The shelter ID numbers were partially cut off in the original copy when it transferred to the blog, so the complete numbers are in bold-faced type at the bottom of each description.)
Can anyone rescue these horses & goats from the Devore Shelter in Southern California and find them safe, forever homes, please?
(The shelter ID numbers were partially cut off in the original copy when it transferred to the blog, so the complete numbers are in bold-faced type at the bottom of each description.)
Can anyone rescue these horses & goats from the Devore Shelter in Southern California and find them safe, forever homes, please?
For more information about this
animal, call:
San Bernardino County - Devore Shelter at (909) 887-8055
San Bernardino County - Devore Shelter at (909) 887-8055
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LIVESTOCK - ID#A497388 I am a female, gray Horse and Arabian. The shelter staff think I am about 15 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jun 30, 2011. ***A497388 |
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LIVESTOCK - ID#A498895 I am a male, bay Horse. The shelter staff think I am about 15 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jul 15, 2011. ***A498895 |
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LIVESTOCK - ID#A499031 I am a female, black and white Goat. My age is unknown. I have been at the shelter since Jul 15, 2011. ***A499031 |
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LIVESTOCK - ID#A499032 I am a female, white and cream Goat. My age is unknown. I have been at the shelter since Jul 15, 2011. ***A499032 |
City Controller Wendy Greuel announced today that she will audit the L.A. Animal Services Department in the wake of charges that city employees have stolen and/or sold shelter animals.
Read the story here.
Read the story here.
Border Collies in Need is sponsoring a "Dog Days of Summer" golf tournament to raise funds for
the rescue work.
Entry fee is $100 which includes 18 holes of golf, a barbecue lunch and a shirt.
The event will be held on Aug. 20 at the Indian Hills Golf Course in Riverside and early registration is encouraged as there is only space for a field of 144 golfers.
Go to the BCIN website for all the details and an entry form.
the rescue work.Entry fee is $100 which includes 18 holes of golf, a barbecue lunch and a shirt.
The event will be held on Aug. 20 at the Indian Hills Golf Course in Riverside and early registration is encouraged as there is only space for a field of 144 golfers.
Go to the BCIN website for all the details and an entry form.
Surprise (not). It turns out that owning a pet is a really positive thing. Both mentally and physically.
Lots of studies have shown this, of course, but here's yet more research -- this time done by Miami University and St. Louis University.
In short, the benefits of owning a dog or cat, according to the research, are "broad and wide."
... pet owners tended to be less lonely, have higher self-esteem, get more exercise, be more extroverted and were less fearful about getting close to other people.
And did you know household pets also help protect you and your kids against developing allergies? Why, we can hardly count all the benefits.
But you already knew that. We're just preaching to the choir here.
Here's a link to the full study. The title? "Friends with Benefits."
Eeeee!
Kittens. What's cuter?
And if you think this one is irresistible, he's looking for a good home.
The person who found him can't keep him because of her dogs, but she plans to take the cat in for his first shots and deworming.
He's about 8 weeks old.
If you're interested, email Ashley at: jumbojuliet@gmail.com or call her at 310-521-1952.
Kittens. What's cuter?
And if you think this one is irresistible, he's looking for a good home.
The person who found him can't keep him because of her dogs, but she plans to take the cat in for his first shots and deworming.
He's about 8 weeks old.
If you're interested, email Ashley at: jumbojuliet@gmail.com or call her at 310-521-1952.
This is Shadow, a 6-year-old poodle mix who was sadly abandoned by a family that had adopted him as a
puppy.
A Good Samaritan couple took him in and has made sure he's received very good care along with all his shots and vet care. He is "amazingly sweet and kind-hearted."
He weighs 20 pounds and gets along with dogs (both small and large), cats and older children.
He's in "perfect" health. And did I mention that he's really, really cute?
Adoption fee is $300 and a home check will be conducted. The fosters normally work with a Siberian Husky rescue but took on Shadow as an extra cause.
Contact mercedes.foley@yahoo.com
puppy. A Good Samaritan couple took him in and has made sure he's received very good care along with all his shots and vet care. He is "amazingly sweet and kind-hearted."
He weighs 20 pounds and gets along with dogs (both small and large), cats and older children.
He's in "perfect" health. And did I mention that he's really, really cute? Adoption fee is $300 and a home check will be conducted. The fosters normally work with a Siberian Husky rescue but took on Shadow as an extra cause.
Contact mercedes.foley@yahoo.com
He is a snuggly couch potato when you want him to be, and full of fun when you are ready to play. He also feels it is important to watch his waist line. He loves daily walks. Shadow is a very affectionate and an extremely kind-hearted poodle mix.
HARBOR
SHELTER OVERCROWDED - DOGS ALREADY EUTHED TODAY - CAN YOU HELP SAVE THE
OTHERS, PLEASE?
Today was a tough one at
the shelter. I know we can't save them all, but while walking dogs and
doing adoptions, I missed Bambi taking her final walk. If I had known what
was going on today, I would have snatched her up and found some way to get her
rescued or adopted. I'd only known her four short weeks, but she had gone
from a fearful dog to a loving and affectionate girl, who loved to relax on the
grass with you and give you pitbull kisses! She was so beautiful and
sweet, I just assumed she would make it out alive, that someone would adopt or
rescue her! The only thing that makes losing her any easier is that thanks
to the shelter volunteers, this wonderful dog enjoyed her last weeks of
life, was happy and loved and she responded in kind.
Sadly, it's too late
for Bambi, but can anyone step up to help the other dogs in danger on this list,
please? They are at Harbor Shelter, 957 North Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA
90731 - telephone 310-548-2632.
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BAMBI - ID#A1221591
In loving memory of beautiful Bambi who arrived at
the shelter frightened and nervous and turned out to be such a
sweetheart, who loved all of the people who tried to help her.
Euthed today. Rest in peace, little girl! My name is Bambi and I am a spayed female, fawn and white Pit Bull Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 1 month old. I weigh approximately 60 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 11, 2011. |
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COWGIRL - ID#A1223469 - URGENT - GENTLE
GIRL!
My name is Cowgirl and I am an unaltered female, black and white Pit Bull Terrier The shelter thinks I am about 7 months old. I weigh approximately 42 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 18, 2011. This gentle, low energy sweetheart came
into the shelter with grotesquely swollen front legs. All due to
foxtails, which had entered her paws and migrated up her leg! She's
been treated and the foxtail removed and she's almost in tip-top shape
now! I wasn't allowed to walk her far today, so we sat in the
volunteer room and ate biscuits instead! Her mouth is so
gentle, she could hardly crunch up her biscuits!!! The second
biscuit she gently put on the floor in front of her, then she lay down on
my foot and rolled over for belly rubs!!! She's really a special,
mellow little girl, who has been through so much already -- could someone
please rescue her???? She loves people and dogs and due to the fact
that she has been in the clinic since she arrived at the shelter, the
public will never see her, so she will not get adopted.
RESCUE is her only hope! Please help save Cowgirl!!! She really is a special little
personality.
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| BISCUIT - ID#A1223480 My name is Biscuit and I am a neutered male, tan Chow Chow and Pomeranian. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old. I weigh approximately 41 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 18, 2011. |
| HOLIDAY - ID#A1223492 My name is Holiday and I am an unaltered male, black and brown Rottweiler. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old. I weigh approximately 62 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 18, 2011. |
| SYDNEY - ID#A1065134 My name is Sydney and I am a spayed female, blue merle Australian Shepherd mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 5 months old. I weigh approximately 51 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jul 06, 2011. |
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ZEUS - ID#A1219225
My name is Zeus and I am an unaltered male, black Great Dane and Labrador Retriever. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. I weigh approximately 90 pounds. Big, lovable
boy!!! I have been at the shelter since Jun 03, 2011. |
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DOG - ID#A1219437 I am an unaltered male, brown and white Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. I weigh approximately 7 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 04, 2011. |
| SMOKE - ID#A1219349 My name is Smoke and I am an unaltered male, gray Pit Bull Terrier and Weimaraner. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 1 month old. I weigh approximately 74 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 04, 2011. |
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DOG - ID#A1219507 I am an unaltered female, tan German Shepherd Dog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. I weigh approximately 50 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 04, 2011 |
| MINNIE - ID#A1220487 ONE-EYED Minnie My name is Minnie and I am a spayed female, tricolor Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier and Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 7 months old. I weigh approximately 9 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 08, 2011. |
| LOLA - ID#A1222144 My name is Lola and I am an unaltered female, red Golden Retriever and Australian Shepherd. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. I weigh approximately 54 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 14, 2011. |
| PRISCILLA - ID#A1224494 My name is Priscilla and I am an unaltered female, brown and white Bull Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 1 month old. I weigh approximately 44 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 22, 2011. |
| SANDY - ID#A1225546 My name is Sandy and I am a spayed female, black and brown Rottweiler. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. I weigh approximately 101 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 26, 2011 |
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DOG - ID#A1211773 I am an unaltered male, tan Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. I weigh approximately 12 pounds. I have been at the shelter since May 10, 2011. |
| INDY - ID#A1213669 My name is Indy and I am a neutered male, white and tan Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 2 months old. I weigh approximately 9 pounds. I have been at the shelter since May 16, 2011. |
| PINKY - ID#A1214408 My name is Pinky and I am an unaltered female, brown and tan Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 2 months old. I weigh approximately 10 pounds. I have been at the shelter since May 18, 2011. |
| SUGAR - ID#A1215275 My name is Sugar and I am a spayed female, white and brown Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier and Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 2 months old. I weigh approximately 10 pounds. I have been at the shelter since May 21, 2011 |
| BOOMER - ID#A1219145 My name is Boomer and I am an unaltered male, brown Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 1 month old. I weigh approximately 8 pounds. I have been at the shelter since Jun 03, 2011 |
A new class in beginning obedience training starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday (7/9) in the parking lot of Dino's Pet Shoppe (formerly Kritter Korral), 1724 Palos Verdes Drive North, Harbor City (at the corner of PV Drive North and Western Avenue; 310-514-4924).
The 7-week class is taught by professional dog trainer Barbara Millman and includes the basic commands of sit, stay, come, lie down and heel. Cost to sign up is $75 and you can do that at the store or on the morning of the first class.
Saturday's first class is an orientation for owners only, leave the dogs at home.
The 7-week class is taught by professional dog trainer Barbara Millman and includes the basic commands of sit, stay, come, lie down and heel. Cost to sign up is $75 and you can do that at the store or on the morning of the first class.
Saturday's first class is an orientation for owners only, leave the dogs at home.
Spotted this on a post by San Pedro Today magazine:
Here's a nice Fourth of July story about a couple dogs in Afghanistan who were taken in by our soldiers. Their wives are raising funds to get the pooches flown back to the states.
How are your pets doing this Fourth? Fireworks always unnerve my dog Cowboy.
But he and Annie, the cat, had a nice moment on the front steps this morning as we were coming back from the park:
To the left is Annie's new (very girly) pirate collar.
It suits her well.
And, last but not least, Tess and I are now enrolled in an intermediate dog obedience class. Here's her "LOOK" (at me) command which she's pretty much nailed:
So don't forget about the many parks -- and a few beaches -- where your dog is welcome in and around Los Angeles. Just be sure to get the animals in before the fireworks. Send us photos and we'll post them.
Happy 4th!
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.