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Fostering a dog for the 4th of July saves 2 lives

LBACS Foster the 4th makes room in a kennel for a lost dog and room in your heart for one who needs a break.

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Get ready, set your traps and go turn off some faucets!

Attend Saturday’s Long Beach Community Cat Coalition meeting to learn about trapping and fixing homeless cats.

A woman holding an award certificate kneels on stage next to a large shaggy black dog that is wearing a red bandana.

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Everyone won at Partners of Parks Long Beach's Favorite Pets

Plus, Long Beach Animal Control Services gets a $10,000 donation from pet competition!

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Are you bee-curious?

Join the hive mind at Willow Springs Honeybee Sanctuary. Plus, thanks to WAGS animal shelter for helping chemical-plant crisis evacuees.

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Workout therapy, with a furry boost

Kitten Pilates blends conditioning and cute to make a floor workout like no other.

Three adorable kittens sit in and around a small cardboard box.

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Grant takes nip out of rescue's expenses

Also, check out the events and adoptables for this weekend!

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Two cozy casitas to curl up with cats!

Also, it's time to vote in the semifinals for Long Beach's Favorite Pet!

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How to find a lost pet

Plus, check out great events like Kitten Pilates and more adorable adoptables this week!

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Scratch This! just updated its helping-paw list

Here's how to get resources for animals in need and the humans who love them in Long Beach.

Two dogs, one wearing a black bow tie and the other a bridal veil, stand next to each other.

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Fundraiser canine wedding sets tails wagging!

Dora and Onyx celebrate their pup-tials in an elaborate ceremony to raise funds for Friends of Long Beach Animals.

A smiling man sits on a wooden bench next to a really happy dog.

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Fostering saves lives!

Meet Waylon Jaime, the Long Beach shelter's new foster coordinator.

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Enter your best buddy in the Long Beach’s Favorite Pet Competition!

The new contest is open to Long Beach resident animals and their people.

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Welcome to the NEIGHborhood!

The group Compton Junior Equestrians honors the Year of the Horse no matter what year it is.

A woman kneeling on the floor hugs an extremely large black and white dog.

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Dogs are finally having their day with low-cost spay/neuter

Get em Fixed is the latest effort to help pet parents fix their pooches at an affordable price and ease pressure on the Long Beach shelter.

A woman is kneeling down next to a really sweet black dog.

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Could your pet be Long Beach's Favorite?

Gumbo Lee Jones is the inspiration for an upcoming citywide competition.

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Local nonprofit offers a safe space to express grief

Pet Loss and Illness Support group is a free monthly event for people mourning a loyal friend.

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