Kate Karp - Long Beach Watchdog (Page 2)

A woman with a surprised facial expression pets a black and white dog.

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Fix Long Beach spays and neuters 23 animals in one day

It wasn't even a lot, said clinic co-owner Sherri Stankewitz, and it's also not a coincidence that quite a few of the animals fixed that day were so-called purebreds.

A woman wearing a black t-shirt that says "I'm only talking to animals today" on the back standing next to a van.

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Cool Cat Collective exemplifies Long Beach's generous spirit

Meet the cats from Compton at TippedEars rescue.

Children and adults sit on colorful round benches near many shelves of books.

Bay Shore Neighborhood Library

Bay Shore Neighborhood Library celebrates its grand reopening

The renovated building is more energy efficient but retains its mid-century charm.

Amanda Barajas, LBACS' dog-foster coordinator. Photo courtesy Amanda Barajas

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Meet Amanda Barajas, Long Beach Animal Care Services' new face of dog fostering

Pet fostering also helps save lives during disasters.

A woman looks inside five gray pet crates.

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How to keep your pets safe during disasters

Best Friends Animal Society offers tips and a huge helping paw.

A dark brown dog and a little white dog.

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Animal abuse: Be smart, but don't lose your anger

Long Beach dog-abuse case has animal community members baring their teeth.

A man, woman and one-eared white dog pose on a street.

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New Year's resolutions for pet roommates

We asked Long Beach rescue volunteers and animal professionals to weigh in.

A really good dog is kissing Santa Claus.

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I saw Rover licking Santa Claus!

Enjoying a special holiday treat at Long Beach Animal Care Services.

A beautiful orange cat in a green stroller specially built for cats.

The Better Neighbor Project helps make forever homes a reality for pets of people in need

The project is the community arm of the Michelson Found Animals philanthropic organization.

A man dressed as Santa Claus holds up a really good gray and white cat.

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Scratch This: Who’s on the good list?

Curl up with a Christmas catalog for critters and the Long Beach people who love them.

Coupon with images of a dog, cat and rabbit.

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Scratch This: Thinking of a pet as a holiday gift?

There are Long Beach resources for you, but never forget that we’re as much of a gift to pets as they are to us.

A smiling woman stands on a green lawn next to a really good black and white dog.

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Scratch This: Out on the town with a shelter hound!

Long Beach Animal Care Services' Fido Field Trips give dogs a welcome break from kennel confinement.

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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.

A woman holds up a tiny gray kitten as if to kiss it.

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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.

Two people and a large poodle sit on the floor in an otherwise empty office.

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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.

A dog wearing a service dog vest licks the face of a man sitting in a wheelchair.

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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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