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Scratch This: A deep dive into the deets of 'Adopt, don’t shop'
Pets from unauthorized breeders help fill shelters and break hearts in Long Beach and everywhere.
Kate Karp
I write about the heroes who help better the lives of Long Beach-area animals. I also put apostrophes where they belong and take them out where they don’t belong. I have mmmnmmmbb cats at home.
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Scratch This: Win two free tickets to a glittering, festive feline fundraiser!
Meet Hannah Shaw, aka The Kitten Lady, at Le Chic Cat Soiree.
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Scratch This: First veterinary surgery specialty clinic to open in Long Beach
Located in Los Altos, Stitches will provide a much-needed service to the local pet community.
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Scratch This: Retired deputy sheriff finds calling in providing free service dog training to veterans and first responders
Dogs receive their 'degrees' for duty as service animals through a rigorous curriculum.
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Scratch This: Annual Interfaith Blessing deepens the bond between pets and their people
Event will take place against a glorious Long Beach sunset.
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Scratch This: Community cat trapping for newbies
How to join in with Long Beach's TNR community.
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Scratch This: It's all things cat in the newest cat meetup joint in town!
The Cool Cat Collective is a purrfect (sorry) addition to a cool stretch of street!
Pets
Scratch This: A calendar of Howl-o-ween havoc
Now that we've passed through the autumnal equinox, it's time for spooky season with the floof community.
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Scratch This: Providing for your pets after you die
Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.
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Scratch This: Beloved shelter worker dies unexpectedly
Shelter staff and volunteers mourn the loss of Brian Wooten.
Pets
Scratch This: Zoom Room couple helps put the 'forever' into forever home
Adopted shelter and rescue dogs will receive a free evaluation and training session. Meet a few LBACS candidates.
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Scratch This: Giving credit where it’s due
City employees credit union officer creates a giving campaign for Long Beach Animal Care Services. Plus, meet the pets who’ll give you returns on love.
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Scratch This | Clear The Shelters gives pets their shot at stardom
Also, if you attend Benny the Cat's birthday party, then you can meet a few more stars and starlets.
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Scratch This | Pets are domestic violence survivors, too: Nonprofit helps humans in crisis stay with their pets
Plus, meet four adoptable cats and dogs that need loving homes.
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Scratch This: Long Beach’s overcrowded animal shelter is in dire need of volunteers
Plus, meet two dogs and two cats that need forever homes.
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Scratch This: Dog days of summer can be blazes for any pet
How to keep your furry friends cool this summer. Plus, meet these adoptable pets.