Big Animal Event this Saturday 8/1 in Santa Monica!

Come see us on Saturday at Clover Park in Santa Monica!

The Santa Monica Pet Preparedness Fair will be held on August 1, 2009 from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is in association with the Red Cross and
Found Animals Foundation.

The American Red Cross of Santa Monica and the City of Santa Monica present:

Santa Monica Pet Preparedness Fair & Chip-a-thon on Saturday, August 1st from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Clover Park in Santa Monica.

• Admission is free and children and pets are welcome!
• Fun, food, contests, giveaways, cat and dog adoptions and more!
• FREE microchips and registration while supplies last!*
• Low cost vaccinations
• Learn about the I've Got 7 campaign and how you and your pet can be prepared for an emergency through:
  • Dog training demonstrations
  • Pet first aid classes and disaster preparedness tips
• Animal experts and celebrities including:
  • Karen "Doc" Halligan, DVM
  • Law and Order’s Elisabeth Rohm
  • Children’s character Hip-Hop Harry
• Visit more than 20 exhibitor booths for free samples and info about products and services.

* Microchip Information
In conjunction with AVID, Found Animals will be providing FREE microchips and microchip registration while supplies last.


All dogs must leashed and other pets such as cats or rabbits must be in a proper pet carrier.


Want to Volunteer?
If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please contact the City of Santa Monica at Paul.Weinberg@SMGOV.NETThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Directions
Clover Park is located at 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica, CA 90405.

For more information visit www.smgov.net/smoaid/ and Found Animals

LAAS will be there! Hope you can make it!

Two Little guys who need a hand.

Rocky adopted at the SM event at Clover park!!! Now he's called Mongoose!!! Good luck Mongoose!!!
Rocky A1006426: 1 year old Chi mix

This guy is crazy cute and sweet as sugar. Somehow he was listed as aggressive for several weeks and relegated to the back room of the shelter. Now we've discovered he's been misunderstood. His previous home said he didn't like kids. We don't know the whole story though. I think as he is so young and impressionable that he may be okay with kids if supervised. I had so much fun with this little cutie, playing in the yard and snuggling up. Rocky has a gorgeous coat and is a perfect little size for an apartment.
Come meet this wonderful dog and give him a chance to prove how nice he is!

Bo Bo A1034229 Spaniel mix Still waiting!!!!

This little boy is so scared and sad that the shelter has green listed him because he is having such a hard time at the shelter. He's lost weight and is just not doing well at all. Volunteers who have seen this problem before have been spending time with him in his run and coaxing him out of his shell. We don't know much about this little cutie, but we do know he needs out of the shelter as soon as possible!!!!

www.laanimalservices.com

This is no joke people, shelter animals are in trouble.

Gorgeous Guiness at West Valley Shelter has been ADOPTED!

Adopted!!

Thanks to all for saving this GEM of a DOG!!!

HIS TIME IS VERY LIMITED--ONLY UNTIL 7/29 BEFORE HE IS PUT DOWN.

We have some different ways to approach saving this lover boy:

1. A Rescue can take him (and be lucky to have him)

2. If we have a foster we have a rescue.

3. If someone who is fostering a small dog can foster Guiness instead, Marda is able to foster a small dog.

4. If funds can be collected/pledged to board Guiness he can be rescued.

Either contact me directly thru this blog: lola4dogs@gmail.com or

OR CALL THE WEST VALLEY SHELTER TO RESCUE!!213/485-8405

Guiness ID# A1018021

For more info see July 17 post on this blog. Thanks!

Two cuties from South LA shelter need your help!!

My good friends at the SLA shelter sent me these two beauties who need to get out of the shelter ASAP! Both are great dogs who get along with people and dogs. Sweet and pretty, what else could you ask for? Both are available now!!

Vanilla A1041119 Shep mix young
RED LISTED!!
Gets along with other dogs! Loves people! She's schedule to be PTS so don't wait, help her now!

Persia A1042962 Shep mix young
This gorgeous girl has been a puppy-making machine. She came in with 2 litters and had another at the shelter! That's crazy!! She's a wonderful dog, friendly, sweet and gets along with other dogs. Rescue her today!

www.laanimalservices.com

Two dogs who are wonderful and need out of WLA!

Goliath, Greater Swiss Mt Dog mix, 75 lbs., 2.5 years old

Very sweet dog who LOVES to play with other dogs. He's a big boy so best with kids over 10 years old. He loves to play fetch and will drop the ball at your feet! He knows basic obedience as well and is great on the leash. He's an awesome guy just waiting for a wonderful home. Look at that sweet smile. Please come meet him NOW!

Bamboo, Pitt Bull, 4 years old., Med/Lg

What a face! Such a good boy. He thinks he's a lap dog!! Bamboo just loves people. He would be fine with another dog if properly introduced (and the other dog is friendly). He's NOT a dog park dog though... But he is easy on the leash! Really a nice fellow and so darn cute! The volunteers just love him!!

www.laanimalservies.com

My new favorites at West LA

Champ A0692443
This guy is so sweet and cuddly. He just loves the love and wants to shnuggle with his person. He also likes other dogs. He's a little nervous at the shelter, but who could blame him!

Milly A1013652
This girl is really great. Doesn't really have any "issues" and even does okay with other dogs/animals. This girl needs a family to rescue her!!!

Bamboo A1033644
What a sweet guy. He's just a love bug. He's a shelter favorite!

ADOPTED! Minnesota A1034225
This is a wonderful girl who is easy and playful. So pretty and a perfect size. She's just happy and peppy and waiting to go home with you!

All these dogs are at the West LA Shelter! They all need a home ASAP, so don't wait if you are interested in meeting them. Check out these dogs and many others at: LAAS

More great dogs!!!

The best Pittie song!!!

This just in from a fellow volunteer...

GUINESS A1018021 RED LISTED
7 yr. old German Shepherd/Chow mix
Currently at the West Valley Shelter

Guiness has come a long way since a bit of a rocky start at the WLA shelter. He's very people friendly and responsive. Will run right along side of the volunteers without a leash, comes when called, and sits on command. Save your treats for dogs who will only respond to them; this sweetie should carry a sign saying "Will work for praise and petting!"

Though he is reactive when walking between the rows of barking dogs (like a lot of dogs), he has been tested with individual dogs and only displayed normal curiosity--no aggression.

Unfortunately, he recently got transferred to the West Valley Shelter, where he is now red listed, and his time is limited. One of our volunteers will offer some training/handling guidance for him if desired.

UPDATE: He is housed with another dog and gets along fine. Markedly decreased reactivity as I walked him past a few runs. He not only ran with me, but after I tired him out, also walked quietly by my side w/o a leash. Chased a ball, which I'd not seem him do at WLA--still needs work on the "drop it" part ;). Appreciate it if you could update the info on your blog about him. Thanks.

www.laanimalservices.com

The remaining Bemis evidence dogs to be released!

Pls help the remaining four Bemis dogs still living at the shelter find forever homes now! Pls crosspost and network these dogs to any friends and family you know that could provide a loving, responsible home.

These dogs have been living at the shelter well over THREE YEARS now and we anticipate that these dogs will be released by the courts soon. They have been held at the shelter because they are involved in a court case involving animal abuse and neglect. They did nothing wrong other than having the misfortune of being hoarded by a woman who has been prosecuted for animal abuse, neglect & cruelty charges.

Samantha – Female Pure breed Akita, about 5 yrs. Old. Samantha is a friendly, easy going gal. She loves people and is just starved for affection. This picture does not show her well. In person, she truly is a very beautiful dog. She is looking for a loving, responsible forever family that will care for her.

Ollie – Male Kelpie mix, about 4 yrs old. Ollie is very shy, quiet and scared. Living at the shelter has been very hard for him. Ollie does have a wonderful foster family that will take him in as soon as he is released from the shelter. Ollie is looking for his forever home.

Joey – Male pit mix, about 5 yrs old. Joey. Joey is a good ol’ boy and loves people. Being in the kennel for so long makes him depressed and very sad. He enjoys being with people and being in the outdoors. Joey is looking for his forever family.

Lilly – Female Pit Mix, About 5 yrs old. Lilly is very sweet, affectionate and loves people. She adores anyone who will give her attention and she is just starved for affection. Lilly needs a forever home as soon as possible.

For additional info on these dogs, pls contact:

Stella Lee

Mobile (818) 349-4100

Email: stellalee9@yahoo.com

Helen Storey

Mobile (310) 488-1098

Email: helen.storey@verizon.net

Lenora Higgins

Mobile (626) 233-7387

Email: lhiggins@coh.org

These guys need help NOW

Red listed Pitties... ONLY HOURS LEFT

Tiger A1026322 2 year old Pitbull

Rizzo A1026122 3 year old Pitbull

Both are sweet dogs that have been worked by volunteers, please do what you can to give them a chance!

www.laanimalservices.com

Urgent Updates!

RESCUED! TUX - ID#A1034208 RED LISTED

ADOPTED! Oso- #A102490 RED LISTED

Both Tux and Oso have only a few days left. Both are adoptable dogs who just haven't had any luck. Oso is super sweet and 9 years old. Tux is about 3 years old. They both need OUT NOW!

Update on Armani: Our little Chihuahua from Sunday... he will be going to rescue and will NOT be put down this week! yay!!!

There are however several other WONDERFUL dogs listed on West LA's Red List which means they will be put down this week... don't wait if you can help any of the dogs!

check the website: www.laanimalservices.com under Information/New Hope

The Shelter Chronicles: Little dogs need help too.

Piper A1030756 2 years Terrier mix

What a sweet little kid! She recently had a large litter of 8 puppies at the shelter. She came in as a stray. Poor girl. She had her pups who are all happy and healthy, but she is now a free agent and can be adopted herself. Piper's fur got a little thinned out for some reason, maybe stress or hormones, but we are pretty certain that it will fill in nicely. Piper is a bubbly dog with a great personality. She's got lots of energy. However, she's really happy to sit on your lap as much as possible. She's a small girl so it's not a problem... This is a GREAT family dog. She is really special. Easy and adorable as can be. Come see what I mean.

Armani A1022855 1 year old Chihuahua mix

ARMANI RESCUED!!!

Armani has a sad story. This boy is RED LISTED since last week!!! No way you say? Well it's true! And let me tell you, he sure doesn't deserve it!
Armani came in as a stray back in April. He didn't get a lot of time before he was labeled as being not friendly (that dreaded yellow mark). I was also told that he was not dog friendly. Naturally the first thing I wanted to see when I took him out was how unfriendly was he? Big surprise, he was perfectly sweet and friendly. Armani isn't crazy about big dogs but he's probably never met one. As for dogs his size, he's cool with them as long as they are friendly. But even when they are not interested in him, he doesn't push too hard. So that was one rumor dispelled. This guy doesn't know much and my guess he lived a pretty sheltered life seeing that new things are a little over whelming to him. That said, we had him at an adoption event at the farmers market and he did great. He was a little over stimulated by the end but he held it together. This is not a hard dog. In fact he's a really sweet guy who is highly adoptable. I would suggest him for a family with older kids but not toddlers. Older folks, singles and everyone in between would be great for him. He's really a peach!
He's got less than a week people...
www.laanimalservices.com

The Shelter Chronicles: Come see TUX!

Tux will be available from noon-4pm at The G2 Gallery 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice 90291 this Sunday! 7/12/09

The Shelter Chronicles: Feebe needs a NEW HOME!

Check out Feebe the beautiful, former SLA Shelter dog who now needs to find a permanent loving home...

Feebe is definitely one of a kind! This 5 year old, Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix is a stunning beauty with a soft tummy (she loves belly rubs!) and unparalleled devotion. Feebe's ideal day would go something like this: yummy breakfast, a 20 minute walk, a good Bully stick while sitting at your feet, and then giving you lots of tender kisses. She can be the silliest klutz in the world (think Kramer's entrance on Seinfeld!) and yet runs in a backyard with the grace of an athlete. Feebe is smart and bright, loves to work, and though full of energy at times, prefers to be mellow and cuddle with someone more than anything else.

Feebe would do best in a single dog household or with a confident male dog. She is also great with kids, though not with cats. She has had a really tough past, but has come such a long way due to lots of training and structure. She responds well to guidance- she literally grins from ear to ear when she knows she is doing right by you! She craves praise and is such a good girl who knows all the basic commands perfectly.

Feebe is spayed, up to date on all her shots, has had a full blood panel and is a healthy girl. She has been living in a foster home for over a year now with a volunteer who could not let her perish at the shelter and took her on her very last day. But this home has another female dog and rotating fosters which has not worked out for Feebe. It's time for Feebe to find a forever home and live happily ever after with a family of her own that can give her what she needs! She deserves it and will be the most loyal, loving, sweet companion in return. You could not ask for a better best friend than Feebe.

Please contact lola4dogs@gmail.com for more info on Feebe!