BEST PAW FORWARD
New Year's Resolutions for Your Best Friend For Life
Los Angeles - Have you been thinking about what changes you plan to make for yourself in the New Year? Don't forget to include Pooch and Kitty in your New Year resolutions. The New Year is a great time to get the pets back in line if they (or you) have been slacking. With your pet's well-being and your bottom line in mind, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) offers these suggestions to get and keep the furry members of your family on track for 2009:
- Take advantage of spcaLA's Low Cost Vaccination & Microchip clinics. Throughout the year, spcaLA hosts Low Cost clinics to ensure that your pet's health and safety is affordable. The next Low Cost clinic is on January 31, 2009 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village in Long Beach. If you can't make it to a clinic, the spcaLA Specialty Spay/Neuter Center offers vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping throughout the year. The Center can be reached at 323-730-5303.
- Spay or neuter your pet. Spaying or neutering your pet reduces the risk of uterine, testicular and ovarian cancers. Pets that are spayed/neutered are less likely to roam in search of a mate thus reducing their risk of injury. It also curbs negative behaviors like marking on rugs or furniture. By spaying/neutering your pets you can safeguard their health, stay out of the vet's office and avoid other expenses. spcaLA's Specialty Spay/Neuter Center offers expert services at affordable prices.
- Commit to the happiness of your pet with spcaLA's Dog Training classes. Your dog will benefit from basic obedience while you strengthen your bond. If you and your dog need to get active, the Behavior and Training Department offers agility classes, fun nose work and more. Some classes are offered at a reduced fee if you've adopted from spcaLA. A schedule of upcoming classes is available at www.spcaLA.com .
- Feed your pet high-quality pet food. The portions are smaller thus saving you money, plus the higher quality pet foods are better for your pet's health. Obesity in pets affects their well-being and lifespan. Save those trips to the vet by investing in your pet's meals instead. High-quality food is available at the spcaLA Marketplace in Long Beach. Check online at www.spcaLA.com for one of our best coupons.
- A groomed pet is a healthy, happy pet. Take advantage of the Self-Service Wash at the spcaLA Grooming Salon. We provide the shampoo and towels along with the use of our professional bathing tubs. If you have a little extra dough, spcaLA's professional groomer can take care of Fido's upkeep. Call the Grooming Salon at 562-570-3079 for pricing on affordable packages plus look for coupons on the spcaLA website.
- Thinking about adding to your furry family? spcaLA's Underdog Program rewards adopters of senior pets or pets who have been guests of our PACs for longer than three months by offering reduced adoption fees. Visit the Long Beach or South Bay PAC for more info or check out the spcaLA website at www.spcaLA.com to find pets looking for new homes.
- Get free advice from the experts. spcaLA offers FREE Ask the Vet and Ask the Trainer sessions throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to get advice from our professional staff. If you can't make it out to one of our sessions, spcaLA's website has info available online.
spcaLA knows that in this economic climate, cutbacks may be necessary. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so don't forget to put the Best Paw Forward and budget properly for the health and well-being of your pet!
spcaLA website: www.spcaLA.com
spcaLA Specialty Spay/Neuter Center
5026 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90016
(323) 730-5303
P.D. Pitchford CAV and Education Center
7700 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
(562) 570-SPCA
South Bay Pet Adoption Center
2910 Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne CA 90250
(310) 676-1149
