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We'll post more about this as the broadcast approaches, but one of my favorite dog rescue groups -- BorderColliesInNeed.org (my dogs Cowboy & Tess were both adopted from BC's In Need) -- is among the many sponsors of the National Pet Fostering Program insipired by a book and a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie that will air on Nov. 29.
"A Dog Named Christmas" will be shown on CBS and will direct viewers to Petfinder.com to find shelters and rescue groups in their areas that are participating in "Foster a Lonely Pet" program.
The film, based on the best-selling book by Greg Kincaid, is about Todd McCray, a developmentally
challenged young man living on his parents' Kansas farm. When he hears that a local animal shelter seeks temporary homes for its dogs during the holidays leading up to Christmas, Todd asks his parents for a dog that he names Christmas.
From there, Todd uses his gifts of persuasion to encourage his hometown to participate in the "Adopt a Dog for Christmas," with lessons in kindness and goodwill flowing abundantly from there.
If you're interested in participating in this program, and can welcome a dog into your home for two months during the holidays, check with BorderColliesInNeed (email them at Rescue@BorderColliesInNeed.org).
And stay tuned for more information about the project as we get it. Maybe we can even feature some of you who decide to bring a shelter or rescue dog home for the holidays.
We carried an earlier post that linked to the Daily Breeze story regarding Mr. Burns, a dog (thought to be an Akita-chow mix) whose life was spared when he was trapped in an auto shop
fire. The shop owner's wife committed suicide by setting herself on fire -- and Mr. Burns, as he was dubbed at Affordable Animal Hospital, was an innocent victim, suffering third-degree burns covering over 60-70 percent of his body before he was pulled to safety by firefighters.
He responded well to treatment and was transferred back to the county animal shelter in Carson where he reportedly had a list of would-be owners wishing to adopt him.
I'm not sure what happened, but somehow he never got taken home with anyone. So now Mr. Burns is with a group called PAL Rescue & Adoption in El Segundo (see him on their Web page) and he may be included in the organization's regular adoption event from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Petsmart store at Plaza El Segundo, 730 S. Sepulveda Blvd. But since he had to be treated Wednesday for a minor toenail issue, he most likely won't be there until Friday's adoption (same time and place). Volunteers with the group can arrange for you to meet with the dog if you're interested in adopting him.
You can also email them for an application at info@palrescue.org.
All types of cats and kittens will be available for adoption at the Peter Zippi Fund for Animals open house and fundraiser. Speakers at the event include an animal behavior specialist and an animal communicator. VCA Coast Animal Hospital, 1560 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
Parking is at the Hampton Inn next door. Call 310-379-1264.
We received an urgent message this week from the Harbor Animal Care Center. These dogs, we're told, are in urgent need of help, with many of them facing euthanasia within days or even hours. The shelter is at 957 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Phone: 310-548-2632.
To see other dogs, go to this shelter link.
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FRANKIE - ID#A1053842
My name is Frankie and I am a neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever and Boxer. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 2 months old.I have been at the shelter since Aug 05, 2009. Frankie is a lovely, happy-go-lucky boy, who would be a wonderful companion. He loves to go for walks and is very sweet and affectionate. Losing Frankie would just be a tragedy! He's a lovely boy! |
| DARLA - ID#A1057241 - REDLISTED My name is Darla and I am a spayed female, tricolor German Shepherd Dog and Collie - Rough.The shelter thinks I am about 8 years old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 25, 2009. She thinks she looks like Marilyn Monroe!!! Darla would like a quiet home with no children (or well-behaved children), please? She just wants some peace and quiet and to get out of this shelter ASAP! She still has a few pounds to lose, but with the right home, she'll have her figure back and be even more gorgeous!!! Loves to walk on the leash and enjoys socializing. |
| BEAR - ID#A0886096 - REDLISTED My name is Bear and I am a neutered male, brown and tan Border Collie mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Apr 15, 2009. |
| SNOWBALL - ID#A1062811 - REDLISTED My name is Snowball and I am an unaltered male, white American Pit Bull Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 12, 2009. |
| This DOG - ID#A1065916 - REDLISTED I am an unaltered male, gray and white American Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 1 month old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 24, 2009 |
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BENTLEY - ID#A1061235 GREEN LISTED
My name is Bentley and I am an unaltered male, brown brindle Tibetan Terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 6 months old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 05, 2009. Bentley is not a rescue-only dog, but he needs to go to a place where people will help him overcome his fear. There is no way he will be adopted from the shelter because he doesn't trust us and we can't show him, without dragging him out of cage. He's too scared. Please help this lovely, owner surrendered dog! He needs to get out right away!!! His eyes say he wants to trust us, but he just can't yet and we all know a dog like this can only survive if a rescue has a foster who can help him - PLEASE? Bentley is in a kennel with other dogs, so we know he's fine to go to a home with other dogs. HELP??? |
| BAXTER - ID#A1058706 My name is Baxter and I am a neutered male, brown Boxer mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years old. I have been at the shelter since Aug 26, 2009. Happy, joyful, full of affection and energy! Baxter will make a wonderful family dog, for a family who likes to go for walks and play a lot. I had him out yesterday and he's a lovely dog, with a sweet personality! Appears to be good with other dogs. |
| TEX - ID#A1051398 - Yes, REDLISTED Tex is still at the shelter & time's running out for this affectionate little boy! Please help him today????? My name is Tex and I am a neutered male, black and white Chihuahua - Smooth Coated mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jul 28, 2009. The friendliest little guy you ever met! Always tries to please. Perhaps tries too hard and overdoes the enthusiasm!!! He loves to be held and cuddled and is a lovely little fella! Someone please help dear little Tex? |
| WALLY - ID#A1049669 My name is Wally and I am an unaltered male, fawn and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 2 months old. I have been at the shelter since Aug 18, 2009. Beautiful, magnificent, handsome pittie, who has a heart of gold! Acts like a lab. Loves people, other dogs and tummy tickles! Very trainable boy and looks like a MOVIE STAR!!! HELP Wally, please? |
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If you can help any of these beautiful dogs, please contact the Harbor Shelter
at 310-548-2632
957 North Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
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HERCULES - ID#A0944314 REDLISTED - My name is Hercules and I am a neutered male, brown and black German Shepherd Dog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 year and 7 months old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 19, 2009. |
We received another plea from a reader involved in animal rescue about a family of kitties who need homes.
There is the mom (about 1 year old, recently spayed -- brown tabby color, petite, "sweet"); and babies (8-9 weeks old with vouchers to be spayed or neutered at Clinico next to the Harbor Animal Care Center in San Pedro).
There are 2 gray kittens and 2 black kittens, male and female in each color.
If you're interested ("only responsible, loving, devoted people need inquire"), contact Lisa Petrich at detectivelp@msn.com or call 310-832-0006.
The babies (a gray one seems to be left out of this shot):
And mom:
I'm still waiting for photos, but there are 3 female (all spayed) kittens, 6-8 weeks old, who need foster homes.
Two are calico and one is gray and white. They are adorable, but will need someone who can take the time to gain their trust (they come from feral parents). They are hearty eaters!
Contact is Melissa 310-713-4220.
I will post the photos when we get them.
(I spoke with a contact I have with the Peter Zippi Fund for Animals in Hermosa Beach and she tells me that the kittens are probably at a critical stage in terms of socialization and their future potential in becoming good family pets: "They need to be around a lot of people a lot of the time or you can lose them," she told me. "At that age they're either going to make it or not. The more kids and people in the household, the better.")
waiting for her forever home. She is a typical puppy. 
She's also smaller than a Lab but bigger than a Dachshund. She weighs about 30 pounds and she is about a year old. She is timid at first but warms up to folks and becomes affectionate after a while. She is good with dogs, children, and cats. She is housetrained with a doggy door. Georgia is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, fecal test done, frontlined, and microchipped. Now all she needs is a loving home. Contact Terrell at 323-385-8993 or tc2806@hotmail.com.Charm and Luck designer handbags will be on sale Saturday (8/22/09) for discounted prices ($30-$70) as part of a fundraiser at the Harbor Animal Care Center, 957 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro.
The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the shelter, which also is offering 50 percent off adoption fees through Sunday.
Cats will be adopted for a "two for one" price.
The event is sponsored by Pedro Pet Pals, a nonprofit organization. More information is available at www.pedropetpals.com.
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.