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If you're thinking about adopting a pet, you might want to check out the event hosted by Helpful Honda and the city's Animal Services Department on Saturday, April 7.
At right is Doll, a 7-month-old Chihuahua mix, one of more than 100 pets up for adoption. There will be half-off adoption fees and other incentives.
The event is noon to 5 p.m. at the animal center on 11780 Arrow Route.
Photo courtesy of the city of Rancho Cucamonga
The Animal Care and Adoption Center's big annual fundraiser is next Saturday, Oct. 22. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Furry Friends Festival will take place on the soccer fields behind the Arrow Route animal center.
Early birds can purchase the pancake breakfast for $5 from the Rotary Club starting 8 a.m.
At 9 a.m., there will be a pet walk-a-thon going around the one-mile course at Quakes Stadium. Registration, beginning 8 a.m., is $25 for individuals with two pets and $80 for a team of four people with two pets. Participants are encouraged to seek pledges from friends and family. There will be awards for most pledges, most walkers and best team t-shirt.
From 10 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., there will be a number of pet demonstrations and contests including the pet look-alike and costume contest. It costs $5 or $8 for both contests.
Veterinarians, entertainment and food can also be found throughout the day. Proceeds from the event goes to the animal center's medical rehabilitation program.
To pre-register for the walk-a-thon or for more information, visit www.rcpets.info.
Information: 909-466-7387
Early birds can purchase the pancake breakfast for $5 from the Rotary Club starting 8 a.m.
At 9 a.m., there will be a pet walk-a-thon going around the one-mile course at Quakes Stadium. Registration, beginning 8 a.m., is $25 for individuals with two pets and $80 for a team of four people with two pets. Participants are encouraged to seek pledges from friends and family. There will be awards for most pledges, most walkers and best team t-shirt.
From 10 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., there will be a number of pet demonstrations and contests including the pet look-alike and costume contest. It costs $5 or $8 for both contests.
Veterinarians, entertainment and food can also be found throughout the day. Proceeds from the event goes to the animal center's medical rehabilitation program.
To pre-register for the walk-a-thon or for more information, visit www.rcpets.info.
Information: 909-466-7387
Animal Services Director Joe Pulcinella led a special meeting on Monday outlining steps the animal center will take to curb the influx of abandoned animals.
Just how many animals is the center taking in these days?
Last year, the center took in 5,067 animals, up 22 percent since 2005. Pulcinella said the numbers have climbed since 2005 but really spiked in the last two years.
The economy has made it hard for many families to keep their pets. This spring, the center saw three to four times more puppies coming in than they normally do. The center had to convert some cat space to fit all the puppies.
To help solve the influx, the center is considering a two-puppy limit for non-residents. Pulcinella said the center sometimes gets an entire litter of puppies.
"These probably aren't strays but unplanned litters," Pulcinella said. "Some are people who deliberately breed dogs to sell but later can't find homes for the litter."
Read today's article on page A3 to find out what a frustrated councilman said about the animal center and what Pulcinella's plans are for retirement.
Just how many animals is the center taking in these days?
Last year, the center took in 5,067 animals, up 22 percent since 2005. Pulcinella said the numbers have climbed since 2005 but really spiked in the last two years.
The economy has made it hard for many families to keep their pets. This spring, the center saw three to four times more puppies coming in than they normally do. The center had to convert some cat space to fit all the puppies.
To help solve the influx, the center is considering a two-puppy limit for non-residents. Pulcinella said the center sometimes gets an entire litter of puppies.
"These probably aren't strays but unplanned litters," Pulcinella said. "Some are people who deliberately breed dogs to sell but later can't find homes for the litter."
Read today's article on page A3 to find out what a frustrated councilman said about the animal center and what Pulcinella's plans are for retirement.
Animal Services Director Joe Pulcinella will give a status report to the City Council on Monday. Pulcinella will discuss the foster care program, outline recent activities with the center's volunteers and other issues. The special meeting takes place 4 p.m. at the Central Park Alta Loma room.
Last month, the Animal Care and Adoption Center offered significantly discounted adoption fees for all small dogs. In August, more than 100 dogs were adopted as part of the Hula Hounds promotion.
The promotion is extended through September with the $5 adoption fee applying to all dogs older than 4 months. Each adopted pet comes spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. Pet owners will also get a five-pound bag of food and a special gift.
Hours at the center is 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Information: 909-466-7387
The promotion is extended through September with the $5 adoption fee applying to all dogs older than 4 months. Each adopted pet comes spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. Pet owners will also get a five-pound bag of food and a special gift.
Hours at the center is 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Information: 909-466-7387
The Alta Loma Riding Club will host an evening of fun and games for equestrians this Saturday, Aug. It's $4.99 per class; $30 all day for riding club members or $33 for non-members. The park is on 5556 Beryl St.
Information: 909-484-2875
Jennifer Cappuccio Maher/
Staff Photographer
The Animal Care and Adoption Center is offering significantly reduced adoption fees for the month of August. The Hawaiian-themed promotion "Hula Hounds" promotes the large variety of small adult dogs that are available at the shelter. The typical $100 adoption fee has been reduced to $5. Each pet is spayed or neutered and micro-chipped. Participants also receive five pounds of dog food and other goodies.
The center, 11780 Arrow Route, is open 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays and noon to 6 p.m. weekends.
Information: 909-466-7387
The center, 11780 Arrow Route, is open 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays and noon to 6 p.m. weekends.
Information: 909-466-7387
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