April Edition
Inside This Issue:
1. Spotlight
- Friends For Life Summer Camp
2. Action!
- Light Blue and White for spcaLA April 7
3. In Production
- April spcaLA Mobile Adoptions
- April 11 -- Blessing of the Animals
- April 11 -- Easter Eggs for Your Pet
- April 18 -- Foster Class
- April 25 -- Low Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic
- April 25 -- spcaLA Marketplace Spring Sidewalk Clearance Sale
4. Premier
- Boarding and Grooming Specials
- South Bay Animal Training Class
- spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center Hours
- Make Your Pet a Star
5. spcaLA Shining Star
- Alma, spcaLA Humane Educator
6. The Paw'llywood Walk of Fame
- Bowden + Frisbee = Happiness
- Ralphie Rocks!
7. Paw'llywood Ending
- spcaLA Top Beneficiary of Spay Day USA
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SPOTLIGHT
Friends for Life Summer Camp
Please join us for the 6 th annual spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp! Paws-down this is the best camp in town!
Every year, the spcaLA hosts an action packed, fun (and animal) filled summer camp for children ages 8-13 at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center in Long Beach. Activities include animal related crafts and activities, guest speakers, daily cat time, hands-on shelter dog training, and much more! Please visit our website at http://spcala.com/SummerCamp/summercampfall2008.shtml for more information. You may also call the summer camp information line at (323) 730-5300 x320.
On-line registration begins April 20 th at 9:00 am. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp Information:
WHEN:
Session 1: June 15 th June 19 th
Session 2: June 22 nd June 26 th
Session 3: July 6 th July 11 th
Session 4: July 13 th July 17 th
Session 5: July 27 th July 31 st
Session 6: August 3 rd August 7 th
Session 7: August 17 th August 21 st
Session 8: August 24 th August 28 th
TIME: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
AGES: Younger group: 8 yrs. 10 yrs.
Older group: 11 yrs. 13 yrs.
Counselors in training (CIT's): 14 yrs. 16 yrs.
WHERE: P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center at 7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach 90815
COST: $250.00 for all campers registering before June 1 st
$300.00 for all campers registering after June 1 st
$125.00 for CIT's
Registration: Begins April 20 th . You may register at http://spcala.com/SummerCamp/summercampfall2008.shtml
Camp Hotline: For more information, please call (323) 730-5300 x320 or e-mail HumaneEducation@spcaLA.com .
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ACTION!
LA Landmarks Light Blue and White for spcaLA
On April 7th, LAX and the Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light blue and white in support of spcaLA! We are thrilled that these Los Angeles landmarks are supporting spcaLA in this way.
How did this come about? Well, another animal welfare agency who does not serve the Southern California area asked these two landmarks to light up in their colors. spcaLA is happy to support other agencies in the interests of animal welfare, but feels it is unfair for an agency that doesn't serve Los Angeles to promote themselves here as if they do! We are thrilled that LAX and Santa Monica Pier understand this and are willing to stand up for your spcaLA and our abused and neglected animals.
Unfortunately, this kind of confusion is rampant and something that spcaLA battles daily. spcaLA wants to make it clear that funds donated to spcaLA serve animals and people in Los Angeles. It's important to know where your donations are going, so if you have any questions, please contact our Fund Development Department at funddevelopment@spcaLA.com or (323) 730-5300 x253 or take a look at this document, "What's In A Name?"
If you would like to make a donation in the spirit of LAX and the Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier lighting blue and white in support of spcaLA, please click here.
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IN PRODUCTION
spcaLA Mobile adoptions
If you can't make it to either of spcaLA's Pet Adoption Centers but are interested in seeing some of our adoptable pets, come visit us at one of these mobile adoptions!
spcaLA at Petsmart Mobile Adoption Event
Saturday April 11th
10am-4pm
Petsmart Towne Center
Long Beach CA
spcaLA Mobile Adoption at Rossmoor Park
Saturday April 25th, 2pm-4pm
Sunday April 26th, 12pm-2pm
Rossmoor Park
3001 Blume Dr.
Rossmoor CA 90720
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spcaLA at Blessing of the Animals
spcaLA will be at the 79th Annual Blessing of the Animals in Downtown Los Angeles. The procession begins at 2pm on Olvera Street with blessing by Cardinal Roger M. Mahoney to immediately follow. Free musical entertainment throughout the afternoon.
spcaLA at Blessing of the Animals
Saturday April 11th
Noon-5pm
El Pueblo de Historical Monument
Between Main and Alameda Streets in Downtown Los Angeles
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Easter Treats for Your Pet
The spcaLA Marketplace will have Easter eggs filled with cat or dog treats for your pet free with purchase!
spcaLA Marketplace
Saturday April 11th
9am-4:30pm
7700 E Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562) 570-4926
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spcaLA Foster Class
spcaLA is in need of Foster Parents! You do not have to be a spcaLA Volunteer to be a Foster Parent. Fosters are required to fill out an application and attend a Foster Class. Foster classes are held monthly. Questions? Email Foster@spcaLA.com or call 310-676-1149 x222.
April Foster Class
Saturday April 18th
10am-noon
South Bay Pet Adoption Center
12910 Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne CA 90250
Click here for the Foster Application.
For more info on Fostering, please visit our website at http://spcala.com/volunteers/fostering.shtml .
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spcaLA Low Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
spcaLA will hold a Low Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic to help keep your pet's health in check. It will be at the spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center. Here's your chance to keep your pets healthy and safe and visit our beautiful new facility!
Low Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Saturday April 25th
10am-2pm
spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center
5026 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90016
(323) 730-5303
spayneuter@spcaLA.com
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spcaLA Marketplace Spring Clearance Sidewalk Sale
spcaLA Marketplace's Spring Clearance Sidewalk Sale is on Saturday April 25th. Items for your pets at discounted prices!
Marketplace Spring Clearance Sidewalk Sale
Saturday April 25th
9am-4:30pm
7700 E Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562) 570-4926
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PREMIER
Rub a Dub Dub
Did you know spcaLA's Grooming Salon offers Self-Service* baths? We give you all the tools to make your dog sparkle or at least smell great! It allows you to have a hands-on experience with your dog and leave the mess to us. You won't have to clean the bathroom ceiling or chase your pooch around the yard with a hose. All you need to bring is the dog!
For $12.00, we provide:
Tearless Shampoo & Conditioner
Raised Tubs
Aprons
Towels
Grooming Tables
Brushes
Stairs (for large dogs)
For the busy pet owner, we do have other options if you don't want to do-it-yourself. Please call (562) 570-3079 for a full-service grooming appointment. Salon hours: Wed-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun: 9am-4:30pm.
Here are some great deals available for you during the month of April from the spcaLA Pet Hotel and Grooming Salon.
Great Deals for You from the spcaLA Pet Hotel and Grooming Salon
- One Free Nail trim with the purchase of a Furminator De-Shedding Tool or deluxe self service bath
- One Free "Paw- Lish" with a nail trim
- One Free Furminator De-shedding Treatment-$20 value- with the purchase of a professional grooming
- One Free Kuranda Cot usage for Pet Hotel canine guests
- One Free brushing session for Pet Hotel feline guests
- One Free Blueberry Facial with professional grooming
*Self-Service is first come first service basis. No appointments necessary. Strictly walk-in. Last dog wash no later than one hour before closing
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Back In the South Bay
Give yourself and your dog the gift of training! Level One covers basic obedience skills for adolescent and adult dogs over 4.5 months old. This class in NOT designed to address serious behavioral issues or aggression.
For complete class details and to register visit http://spcala.com/dogtraining/dogtraining_schedule.shtml or call 888-spcaLA1 x260
Level One Dog Training Class
Begins April 8 (6 sessions)
6-7pm
spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center
12910 Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne CA 90250
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spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center Hours
The spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center is currently accepting appointments for surgery Tuesday through Thursday 6:30am-6pm and vaccine, microchip and deworming appointments Monday through Thursday 1pm-3pm.
For more information about the Spay Neuter Center, please click here or call (323) 730-5303 or email spayneuter@spcaLA.com
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Make Your Pet a Star
Make you pet a super star in the Manhattan Beach Animal Hospital / spcaLA 2010 Calendar. Register at Manhattan Beach Animal Hospital to win a private photo shoot with professional pet photographer, Chris Massa. Each month a winner is drawn. The winner receives an in-studio photo shoot (or natural setting), an 8x10 print, a month-long posting at Manhattan Beach Animal Hospital and a spot for their pet in the 2010 Calendar. Don't wait; only 7 spots left!
Proceeds from the sale of the calendar benefit spcaLA!
Manhattan Beach Animal Hospital
1590-A Rosecrans Ave.
Manhattan Beach CA
(310) 539-9654
http://www.chrismassa-photography.com/
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PROPSNeeded ItemsspcaLA has recently had several rabbits available for adoption so we are in need of rabbit supplies. Some of the items needed are: alfalfa hay, Timothy hay, rabbit chew sticks, small animal water bottles and more. And as always, we need non-scoopable clay litter for our catteries. For a complete list of needed items, click here . |
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spcaLA SHINING STAR
spcaLA is very fortunate to have outstanding staff and volunteers working for our organization. Over the next year, we will be introducing you to some of spcaLA's SHINING STARS! This month, meet:
Alma, spcaLA Humane Education Department
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH spcaLA: I've been with the spcaLA for a little over four years. BEST THINGS ABOUT YOUR JOB? We run a variety of programs that involve both kids and animals. The best part of my job is watching a child we've been working with - who may not have ever had a pet - bond with a shelter dog. Many of the kids we work with come from dysfunctional or broken homes, so it's incredibly inspiring (and moving) to witness a child's love for a homeless or abandoned shelter animal grow.
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WHAT KIND OF TRAINING (education/career path) DO YOU HAVE? Prior to becoming a Human Educator, I had over 8 years of experience working with kids ranging from Pre-K to 8th grade. Before joining spcaLA, I majored in Animal Health Science at Cal Poly Pomona, and I'm currently enrolled at Cal State Los Angeles, where I am looking forward to receiving a Bachelor's degree in the near future. I'm certified as a California State Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, and I've also attended a number of courses and classes related to canine and human behavior.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT THE spcaLA HUMANE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT? The Humane Education staff has formed a very close-knit group, and I feel that our ability to model teamwork, respect, and genuine friendship translates over to help the kids we work with become kinder and more empathetic. Photo above: Alma's co-worker, Annemieke; the amazing Susie, and Alma.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PET TIPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? The most important tip I can give dog owners is socialize, socialize, socialize! The better socialized a puppy is early on, the more well-rounded it will be as an adult.
DO YOU HAVE PETS? Yes, I have two dogs, a Pit Bull mix and a Mastiff mix, and one three-legged cat named Tripod.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2009? Professionally, in 2009 I'm looking forward to growing our volunteer base with the hopes of reaching out to a larger portion of Los Angeles. Personally, I'm looking forward to a summer full of camping, hiking, and white-water rafting!
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PAW'LLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
Visit spcaLA's pet adoption centers in South Bay and Long Beach and meet pets like Bowden and Ralphie. Remember these animals might be adopted at any time so call the Pet Adoption Center where he/she is staying in advance.
| Bowden is My Name and Frisbee is My Game! Bowden is a playful 3 year black Retriever mix looking for a new fun Friend For Life. Bowden love, love, loves to play frisbee! If you are looking for a handsome happy dog, then Bowden is your match. He also knows "sit" and walks on a leash. He is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. Bowden's soft-slip number is 09-01696 and he is currently residing at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village in Long Beach. After you adopt Bowden, get him some fun toys to play fetch with at the spcaLA Marketplace. Click here for coupons. |  |
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Ralphie Rocks! This is Ralphie, a good-lookin' one year old brown tabby kickin' it at the South Bay Pet Adoption Center in Hawthorne. Ralphie enjoys the company of other cats but he especially loves people. People who scratch him under his chin! Give him some treats and he is in heaven. Ralphie's soft-slip number is 08-03702. Once you've adopted Ralphie, if you need help with nail trims, make an appointment with our groomer at the spcaLA Grooming Salon. Click here for coupons. |
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PAW'LLYWOOD ENDING
spcaLA was the TOP beneficiary in February's Spay Day USA Online Pet Photo Contest! More than $9700 was raised by folks like YOU who nominated pets and garnered votes all to raise money for spcaLA. That money will be used to subsidize the spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center. A big THANK YOU to all who participated.
Your generosity has rendered Sunday speechless. Thank you!
