Kate Karp - Long Beach Watchdog

A black and white cat sits on a scale while a person applies medicine to its back.

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How veterinary medicine takes on ever-evolving parasites

Protecting your pets and yourselves from flea-borne disease is vital.

A woman holds a cute cat up close to her face.

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Introducing Paws in the Sand, a new local TNR-based cat rescue

Founder Janae Morgan said family grief inspired her to save lives.

A sweet cat wearing a blue tag labeled "Benny" sitting in a stroller.

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Local celebration of all pets counters the ugliness of animal abuse

Or, how community education saves lives.

A man in a bathrobe holds a gray cat that is scowling.

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Nathan the Cat Lady slinks in to Midsummer Scream!

The animal rescuer, who is coming to the Long Beach Convention Center, describes how he uses his acting talents and content creation to rescue animals.

Crime + Public Safety

A dog is in recovery after being stabbed while protecting its owner

The incident, caught on video, shows a man approaching a group of unhoused people with a knife when the dog attacks him.

A beautiful dog with huge ears sitting next to plants covered in purple flowers.

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Scratch This: Happy ending is an ongoing one for abused puppy

Also, come play with adoptable kittens in the Long Beach shelter's new Kittenry!

A dog wearing sunglasses and a blue life vest rides two surfboards in the waves.

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Scratch This: Hang 18!

The water’s gnarly and ruff! at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge.

A woman standing on the street pets a black dog that is leashed to a motorhome.

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Scratch This: Compassion and generosity are not species exclusive

Long Beach resident acts on her feelings to benefit unhoused pets and their humans.

A man and woman each hold small dogs while a third small dog stands nearby.

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Scratch This: And away they go — wherever they want to!

The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals returns to Los Alamitos Race Track Saturday, July 12.

Two people and a small dog stand under a tent labeled "Michelson Found Animals foundanimals.org."

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The Fourth is upon us, so get your pet microchipped

Microchips greatly increase the chances of a safe return all year round.

A man and woman stand on either side of a shelf covered in zines under the words "Cat Zine Fest."

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Scratch This: Buy a zine and help a kitty!

Long Beach's Cool Cat Collective launches first-ever Cat Zine Fest for Fourth Street Fridays.

A really sweet dog rests under a white blanket.

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Scratch This: Foster the 4th needs your help!

Plus, meet some shelter volunteer picks who’ll fit in at your house.

A woman leans in to kiss a sweet black and white cat.

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Scratch This: 'Born to save'

Fix Long Beach co-owner Sherri Stankewitz talks about shelter medicine.

A woman points to a pantry full of jars, bottles and cans of food.

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Scratch This: Every goo' boi deserves treats!

Participate in the best cooking class ever at Long Beach Animal Care Services, and check out adoptions and events!

A woman holds a carrier with a cat inside while standing in front of top a door labeled "Welcome to Long Beach Animal Care Services."

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Scratch This: Microchips are the best hope for your lost pet's safe return

It's a simple procedure, and you'll thank yourself when your buddy is returned home.

A wonderful gray and white cat perched on a desk.

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Scratch This: Dealing with the hardest day in your life

How to say goodbye to your pet.

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