2011 | Volume 15 www.spcaLA.com Friends for Life A publication of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles
Protecting since 1877 On the Cover » 2011 Friends for Life Denise Jakcsy, Senior Operations Manager, Pet Volume 15 Adoption Centers & Level II Humane Officer
Cover photography by Chris Massa Photography Contents www.chrismassa-photography.com
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Regulars Articles President’s Message 4 06 Year in Review 5 Letters Highlights of our past fiscal year.
Donor Recognition 08 Cover Story: 12 Donors Protection & Compassion 26 Memorial & Tribute Gifts spcaLA Humane Officers Rescue the Voiceless
How to Help 10 spcaLA Around Town 33 spcaLA Locations Catch your spcaLA out and about! 35 Donor Tiles 37 Naming Opportunities 39 Donate Needed Items to spcaLA 10
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2011 vol 15 3 Heather A. Mahood, Esq. President’s Message Philip D. Pitchford Letters Cini & Ira Robb « Rally is a natural model! People always ask – “why spend your time Dayl Salamanca Dori Slater Vance, DVM on kindness to animals and animal cruelty? We are so happy we found our cat Rally! Website: www.spcaLA.com Resa Trent Shouldn’t you be concerned with cruelty towards That’s the name you gave him, and we Email: [email protected] Betty White people?” liked it so it stuck. He has fit into our Phone: (888) 772-2521 Entertainment Report Animal Cruelty: (800) 540-SPCA Committee home so perfectly. He snoozes next to The answer is – because we are working with the Dr. Buzz Aldrin me when we watch TV and rolls on his root of the problem. Executive Team Ed Asner back on the floor when he wants to be Madeline Bernstein Candice Bergen petted. He also loves watching our bird President Jacqueline Bisset Acts of violence against animals typically feeder out the window. We’re so glad that he’s happy in his new home with us. We Diane Eyler Amy Boatwright precede such acts against humans. Hurting a pet Dyan Cannon took him for his free vet exam and he got a perfect report. » » Madeline Bernstein Executive Vice President allows the offender to “warm up” and eliminate Nancy Carr Kelly and Brad Fitzgerald Stay in step with Madeline. Go to Liz Visco if not eradicate feelings of empathy towards any Keith Hamilton Cobb www.spcaLA.com to check out her blog, Vice President Phil Davis, Esq. Twitter feed, & more! living victim. Hence, animal cruelty is often We adopted our boy, Buster, just before Christmas. We have Core Management Ellen DeGeneres present in conjunction with or antecedent to a Barbara Eden loved all the dogs that we have owned over the years, but Ana Bustilloz violent crime, an act of domestic violence or a random desire to cause pain. Blake Edwards our Buster is SPECIAL!!! What a loving little guy. It’s as if he Director of Communications & Jim Ervin Marketing knows that we rescued him and he is grateful. I’m not sure Dann Florek We know that children will turn to harming an animal in response to witnessing Miriam Davenport Daniel A. Fiore that he knows what he’s done for us. violence in the home, experiencing it themselves, peer pressure, coercion, and a desire Senior Director of Development Dennis Franz to shock and offend. This behavior allows a child to desensitize his/her feelings, avoid Dr. Karen Halligan, DVM Annabeth Gish We have a very happy home that is full of love. We did not Lee Grant attachments, and identify with the role of aggressor. Director of Veterinary Services think for a second that Buster would bring even more love Tommy Habeeb into our home, but he has. We are taking obedience classes Denise Jakcsy Jeff Hall » » Joe and Matthew Essentially, animal cruelty is often the strongest root for growing a bully. Senior Operations Manager, Daryl Hannah and he is coming along just fine. In fact, he is set to graduate with Buster Pet Adoption Centers Patricia Heaton on Thursday. spcaLA intervenes at the beginning of this progression with the hope that we can J.R. Sitman, MCP Danielle Hunt William Immerman change the end. Director of IT Buster loves to ride in the car. We have been flagged down on the street by people Ashley Keegan Debra Sutton Curt King who want to know where we got him and we are so happy to tell them that we got Though we daily confront this cycle of violence and face unspeakable acts of cruelty Senior Director of Programs B. Susan Kirch him from the spcaLA in Long Beach. In fact, one family said that he was their “dream against both animals and humans in our work at spcaLA – we take pride in the fact Melanie Wagner, M.S. Ed Patrick Labyorteaux dog.” We replied that he is definitely our dream dog and that he is not available :) Cloris Leachman that we continually see progress through our efforts in education, enforcement, Director of Humane Education Joe Mantegna legislation and mentoring. We instill empathy (the cure for violence) in at risk teens Board of Directors Constance Marie Thank God you are there doing what you do. If you weren’t there, we would never while also teaching them the art of civil discourse and peaceful conflict resolution. Officers Roxanne Motamedi have gotten our dream dog, Buster Graham. We provide a safety net for pets of victims of domestic violence who are willing to Rollin Ransom, Esq. Craig T. Nelson Joe, Marie, Matthew and Buster Ginger Perkins be physically battered rather than leave a pet behind. We criminally prosecute those Chairman of the Board Ellen Pittleman who cannot be taught, and teach our youth so there will be no one to prosecute. We Robert S. Span LeAnn Rimes My name is Elise. I just turned six years old. I celebrated my birthday by having a party legislate where there are gaps and do our best to model best practices. We speak for the Vice Chair Akiko Rogers at Kidnastiks with all my friends and family. vulnerable and to those who would offend. Bart Zitnitsky Dale Rosenbloom Jodi Roth Treasurer Kids from my class at school, my Daisy Girl Scouts, family friends, neighbors, and my Gena Rowlands Mariann N. Ettorre Together we can make a difference. Jenni Runyan soccer friends all came to play at my party. We did gymnastics, ran around, played Hide Secretary Theresa Russell and Go Seek, and climbed up into a castle. Afterwards we ate pizza. Everyone sang Yours truly, Directors Molly Sims Happy Birthday to me. I blew out the candles and made a wish for a real puppy. We ate Todd Brewer Cynthia Snyder yummy cupcakes. I got lots of presents. Some were toys and gifts for me, but I asked for Ben Stein Harold F. Pine donations for my puppy friends at the shelter instead of presents for myself. I got lots of Craig de Recat Bill Todman, Jr. George G. Strong Bonnie Todman dog toys, doggy food and snacks, collars, a dog sweater, and Madeline Bernstein, spcaLA President John Travolta cards with money to donate to the animals at the shelter. I Honorary Board Jennifer Weingroff hope they like all these special gifts. Thank you to all my Peter A. Cheney Kim Wilder-Lee Cathy Guisewite Matt Winston friends for helping me celebrate my 6th birthday. Matt Knabe Elise Kristopher Van Over « Elise’s Birthday Party
4 Friends for Life www.spcaLA.com 2011 vol 15 5 This year, we increased the number of “Project Dogs” by 64%. Year in Review By Miriam Davenport And, thanks to the HEAL program, all September 1st, 2010 through August 31st, 2011 spcaLA shelter pets receive a special plan of care – one that is reinforced by Still in the pilot stage, participants spcaLA staff, volunteers and even the are court-ordered to complete the public. As a result of their efforts, our intensive two-day jTLC program as shelter pets have a better quality of life, a condition of their probation. Many making them less stressed and more offenders were arrested for violence quickly adopted. or bullying, and all need to rekindle their ability to feel for the suffering How do we do it? of others: empathy. spcaLA relies 100% on donations – we
After one of the first pilot jTLC » HEAL Project Dog, Popeye, and TLC » spcaLA staffer, Matthew Weins, do not receive a penny of government sessions, one of the graduates called student, Bryan. socializes a kitten. funding, and there is no national spcaLA in panic. She had found spca or humane society that provides some stray kittens near her home. Project: HEAL our Helping Enhance Animals’ support. Programs and services for
» She wanted to know what to do and Lives (HEAL) program. the public – spcaLA Marketplaces, we helped her. She said: “Before Often victims of animal abuse Grooming Salon, Pet Hotel, Dog jTLC, I would have walked by these or neglect, and exhibiting signs We work with “Project Dogs” Training, Spring & Summer kittens, not caring. But now, I know I of depression, anxiety or severe on dog-to-dog manners and Children’s Camps and Specialty can’t do that.” stress, spcaLA “Project Dogs” are other common behavior issues. Spay/Neuter Center – help to make
»» These two kittens found their new families at the Village. in need of a little bit of extra help. “Project Dogs” receive a special spcaLA more self-sufficient while During jTLC, kids are paired And, thanks to a generous grant training plan, which can include strengthening the human-animal It took a village: setting a replicable new benchmark with shelter dogs and offered from the PEDIGREE Foundation, foster care, one-on-one training, bond and reinforcing the importance ten years of in cost-efficient, life-preserving intensive sessions designed to help we were able to give these dogs the obedience classes and specialized of being kind to animals. public-pr ivat e care for rescued animals. The at-risk youth identify and break the help they deserve through behavior enrichment. partnership Village is the first of its kind in this cycle of violence.
hemisphere and emphasizes that 1 Percentages are based on unaudited financial statements. At the time of this publication, audited financial statements were not yet available In 2001, a group of visionary donors animals must be respected and jTLC is unique to YOUR spcaLA, for the 9/1/10-8/31/11 fiscal year. To view audited statements when they become available, please visit our profile at www.guidestar.org and animal welfare experts came cared for properly. In the past ten and is already being sought out in (Tax ID 95-1738153) or call (323) 730-5300, ext 233. together to build a model program years, over 22,000 pets found their other areas of the country. of public and private collaboration new families at the Village. » spcaLA Expenses1 1,033 animals were spayed or 400 volunteers donated 42,268 hours Center and the P.D. Pitchford between spcaLA and the City neutered at the spcaLA Specialty of their time: training, socializing & Companion Animal Village & of Long Beach: the spcaLA P.D. The end of violence: Spay/Neuter Center. providing other enrichment activities Education Center. Pitchford Companion Animal a pilot for juvenile to animals; visiting residents of 605 animals were fostered by 40,000 animals were protected by Village & Education Center. offenders assisted living and special-care dedicated volunteers, many of the spcaLA’s Law Enforcement Division, facilities through Animal Assisted pets were the motherless “bottle as they investigated cruelty Therapy and so much more! The spcaLA Village is a model spcaLA educators collaborated babies” we see each spring, while complaints at residences, pet shops, program of public and private with Los Angeles County District others were adult dogs and cats Over 10,000 people were reached swap meets, ranches, petting zoos, collaboration between spcaLA and Attorneys and launched a public- in protective custody or in need of by humane education programs pony rides and other locations. the City of Long Beach and fully private collaboration with no some additional TLC. – TLC; spring & summer camps; 727 dogs & 154 cats worked directly integrates spcaLA, Long Beach precedent : jTLC. Based on the Girl Scout workshops & classroom 15 families were able to put their with spcaLA’s Animal Behavior & Animal Care Services staff, and all award-winning, at-risk youth presentations. lives back together, thanks to ASN. Training staff, who, in turn, enabled major program functions in one violence-prevention program, spcaLA cared for their animals (at no 3,482 animals were adopted, volunteers to work with our entire complex. “Teaching Love and Compassion” Management/General charge) while they fled a domestic reunited with their families or population by providing 93 HEAL (TLC) program, jTLC was created Fundraising violence situation. transported to an area of demand training classes. The Village revolutionized the way as a rehabilitation program for from the South Bay Pet Adoption shelters are designed and managed, juvenile offenders. Programs
6 Friends for Life www.spcaLA.com 2011 vol 15 7 Cover Story Cover Story Protection and compassion
» Bullet, a horse rescued in Los Angeles. » Two of 2,000 rescued turtles.
equine veterinarian, one horse was in such poor health he during a cruelty investigation. Seized while allegedly on was deemed unsuitable to be ridden again in his lifetime. their way to market for food consumption, over 700 of the Thanks to our intervention, both will live their lives with turtles died – from drowning, being crushed by the weight peace and dignity. These are but two of thousands of horses of other turtles, dehydration, starving or other ailments that spcaLA has rescued, after they were ridden, beaten or – the remaining turtles were released into their natural spcaLA HUMANE OFFICERS worked to the brink of death. habitat. Their owner was prosecuted and convicted of RESCUE THE VOICELESS animal cruelty and possession of a prohibited species. By Miriam Davenport Cats, dogs & other pets spcaLA comes to the aid of all animals who are victims » spcaLA Humane Officers Wilson, Jakcsy, and Lopez. Armed with masks and flashlights, wearing special of cruelty. Since 1877, we have rescued all manner of pets, Immobile, unresponsive and lying in her protective gear, spcaLA Humane Officers removed 17 exotic animals, livestock and equines. own feces, a young Chihuahua in an area dogs in a hoarder’s home. The dogs were dehydrated, pet shop watched life slip by until spcaLA considered property in the eyes of the law. Without the underweight and suffering from mange and other Humane Officers came to her rescue this intervention of your spcaLA, Millie would not have survived. skin conditions. past July. Seizing seven dogs in total, spcaLA Millie is now safe and sound in a new, loving home. Humane Officers rushed “Millie” (short for the They were living in filth – debris and spcaLA employs an elite corps of Humane Officers who may Spanish Milagras, or miracle) to an emergency feces made locating and removing all exercise the powers of a peace officer anywhere in the State veterinarian just in the nick of time. of the dogs nearly impossible. Before » of California while investigating animal cruelty. These Fortunately for Millie, there is a force in Los dedicated men and women are dispatched to thousands of The dogs went under veterinary Angeles that cares for the safety and well-being cruelty calls annually. Most cases can be resolved through care and some were placed in foster of all animals, holding accountable those who mentoring, education and corrective action. homes during the ensuing court case. would abuse or neglect them: spcaLA. In In our care, they transformed – from When not investigating animal cruelty, spcaLA Humane 1877, spcaLA was formed to prevent cruelty to nearly unrecognizable victims to proud, Officers work with spcaLA’s Humane Education Department animals and children – both of whom were healthy family pets. Their abuser was to educate children and adults about the importance of c o n v i c t e d o f f o u r c o u n t s o f a n i m a l c r u e l t y kindness to animals. spcaLA Humane Officers are also a in a plea agreement. critical component to the spcaLA Disaster Animal Response Team (DART). Responding to disasters in California Hoarders, dog fighters, unscrupulous breeders, and across the nation—like wildfires, earthquakes and puppy smugglers, neglectful pet shop owners, hurricanes—DART provides front-line veterinary care, food and individuals who abuse or neglect pets have and temporary shelter to animals in crisis. been subject to investigation and arrest by spcaLA Humane Officers. Horses Turtles, exotics & others In a residential area of Los Angeles this past June, two horses were in desperate need of rescue. Both showed signs of For several weeks in the summer of 1993, » After neglect: one lame and both underweight. Both were saved spcaLA was home to nearly 2,000 snapping
» Milagras with Officer Wilson by spcaLA Humane Officers. Immediately taken to an turtles saved by spcaLA Humane Officers
8 Friends for Life www.spcaLA.com 2011 vol 15 9 spcaLA Around Town By Ana Bustilloz 2011 was a banner year for spcaLA! We hosted more mobile adoptions, Low Cost Vaccine Clinics, and special events than ever before. Through these and other community outreach efforts, spcaLA is an ever-present resource for our community. spcaLA’s upcoming events listings are available at www.spcaLA.com.
sTAFF & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner » » Dr. Karen Halligan & RVT Monique Matuska with friends in Sri Lanka Diamond, 2010’s Hero Dog The 14th Annual Appreciation Dinner held in April recognized from Hayward, CA. Not only dozen vendors on hand giving Bark in the Park the outstanding work of spcaLA’s did Diamond alert her family away advice, information and at dodger stadium staff, volunteers, and community to a house fire, but she shielded free pet food samples; agility supporters whose contributions one of her family members from demonstrations by spcaLA’s In its second year, Bark in the Park enable spcaLA to help the the flames, sustaining burns Animal Behavior & Training at Dodger Stadium is becoming one Southland’s animals and people. herself. Though her family lost Department; Los Angeles Dodger of spcaLA’s most popular events! spcaLA’s Volunteer of the Year was all of their possessions in the legend, Steve Garvey signed It’s no wonder since it’s the one Kristopher Van Over and spcaLA’s fire, thanks to Diamond’s heroic baseballs; and of course, KLOS’ time a year you can attend a Dodger
» Mark & Brian Pet Adoption Day. Employee of the Year was Maria behavior, they survived. Diamond Mark & Brian! Mark & Brian Pet game with your canine buddy. Fans provide TAPA’s veterinarians with Guizar. spcaLA also presented is a testament to her breed Adoption Day is a favorite event and players alike really enjoyed MISSION TO guidance on spay/neuter surgical Newco, Funnel Mill, Chris Massa proving that Pitbulls treated with of the spcaLA staff and volunteers. the Pup Parade wherein 500 dogs, SRI LANKA techniques. spcaLA also provided Photography and i Love Dogs Inc. affection and compassion can be Everyone is really looking forward most in costume, paraded around vaccines and medications not with inaugural William S. Hart loving, protective companions. to next year’s event to be held the warning track of the field at In March of 2011, spcaLA’s Disaster readily available in the tsunami Awards (named for the silent spcaLA presented Diamond at the P.D. Pitchford Animal Dodger Stadium. The event was a Animal Response Team went zone of Sri Lanka. Though the film star, spcaLA Board Member, the National Hero Dog award Companion Village & Education huge success! Bark in the Park was international. Two members of 2004 Sri Lankan tsunami is no and animal welfare advocate) in May at a ceremony at Nokia Center in Long Beach. a sell-out and Los Angeles Dodgers spcaLA’s elite veterinary staff, longer headline news, recovery for their support of spcaLA’s Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. donated over $5,000 from event Director of Veterinary Medicine, in the hardest-hit areas is slow programs and services. Diamond’s story was covered by all Kittenpalooza ticket sales to spcaLA. Dr. Karen “Doc” Halligan, as people work to stabilize of the major L.A. news outlets, the DVM and Registered Veterinary themselves, pets, community Hero Dog Associated Press, and MSNBC. spcaLA’s 3rd annual Kittenpalooza » Dressed for Bark in the Park at Dodger Stadium Technician, Monique Matuska, were animals and strays. spcaLA is at the South Bay Pet Adoption invited to Sri Lanka by Tsunami proud to have extended a hand to spcaLA’s 29th Annual National spcaLA Pet Center in Hawthorne was the best Animal-People Alliance (TAPA) to people and animals in need. Hero Dog is Diamond, a Pitbull Adoption Day one to date! The cat and kitten Presented By adoption event held in July found Mark & Brian And homes for 27 felines. Folks came from all over Los Angeles to adopt 95.5 KLOS • Halloween Pet Parade cats and kittens, and to receive spcaL A’s • Diamonds Not Fur product samples and information • Hollywood Christmas Parade The 6th Annual spcaLA Mark & from VCA Animal Hospitals, VPI Other Brian Pet Adoption Day was a Pet Insurance, Natura Pet Products, • Low Cost Vaccine Clinics huge success! During the event, Stella & Chewy’s®, and Swheat Events • Junior Girl Scout Pet Care and the weeks leading up to it, Scoop. Kittenpaloozers also enjoyed • Night with the LA Kings Badge Workshops spcaLA found homes for about Traveling Treats Shaved Ice and had 320 animals, including 76 the the chance to meet, Animal Planet’s • PAWS to Read • and much, much more! day of the event! There were a cat expert, Jackson Galaxy.
10 Friends for Life www.spcaLA.com 2011 vol 15 11 Visit at one of our locations We love to pamper your pets!
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SoCal_spcaLA_081911 1 8/24/11 5:24 PM 2011 vol 15 33 Donor Tiles LONG BEACH TILE Give the gift that gives back! spcaLA Donor Tiles are great ways to show your commitment to animal welfare while honoring loved ones or special occasions. All donor tiles come with a commemorative Be a Part of certificate, suitable for framing. Certificates are mailed to you upon receipt of your donation, so they Tomorrow…Today! 3.5” Buy a Tile are a wonderful addition to holiday and birthday presents! SOUTH BAY TILES LONG BEACH TILES 7. 5” Preferred $250: Fountain Wall Premium $500: Village Entry ways, the façade SOUTH BAY TILE of one of the most visible pillars Select $150: Back Walkway Village Pathways, on façade of General $50: Campus Grounds—2 lines of text Preferred $250: a highly visible pillar The Birenas only Christine 1998 6” Select $150: Village Grounds, on façade of a Christopher 2003 pillar Reserve $75: Village Grounds, on façade of one of the most visible buildings 6” General $50: Village Grounds, on façade of a building—2 lines of text only REPLICA TILE For an additional $30, you may order a replica tile to keep as a memento. Please note you may not purchase a replica tile without purchasing a donor tile.
Space is limited, and donor tile requests will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Requests for specific placement of tiles cannot be accommodated. Tiles will be located at various locations per spcaLA’s discretion. Please note, installation of donor tiles can take up to three months, or until the minimum order has been filled.
Fill in your inscription below: (Tiles are limited to 18 characters, including spaces and punctuation, per line. You may inscribe up to 3 lines of text, unless otherwise noted.)
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2011 vol 15 35 SOUTH BAY Be a part of their story. Naming Opportunities Your commemoration will help thousands of homeless and abused animals! MINI-MART Lost, abandoned or abused Rescued Introducing the South Bay’s newest pet FOSTERED boutique, located inside the spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center. Pick up premium pet food, Adopted treats, toys, flea control products and more! Friend for Life™ 12910 YUKON AVE HAWTHORNE CA 310.676.1149 P.D. PITCHFORD COMPANION ANIMAL VILLAGE & EDUCATION CENTER SOUTH BAY PET ADOPTION CENTER
Located in the city of Long Beach, the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Located in the city of Hawthorne, the South Bay PAC is spcaLA’s oldest Village and Education Center is a one-of-a-kind facility in Southern operating shelter. It has been an invaluable resource to the South Bay California situated on picturesque grounds within El Dorado Park. community for more than 70 years. Choose a naming opportunity from Foster a Pet Like Tin Tin Choose a naming opportunity from the following donation levels: the following donation levels: Open your home and your heart to motherless kittens or puppies, or an adult cat, dog or other pet who needs a little extra care. $750,000 $100,000 $1,000 $250,000 $25,000 $1,500 Village Plaza Village Drive Dog Den Adoption Center Outside Training Area Pick a Plank (Backyard For more information, please call 888-772-2521, ext 300 Grooming Salon Medical Suite Fence) or email [email protected]. $500,000 $50–$500 $100,000 Pet Hotel $500-$2,500 Donor Tiles Main Lobby $10,000 $1,000 Trees Exercise Yard Dog Den $75,000 Recovery Room Dog Adoption Area Tech Room $50–$250 Resource Room Donor Tiles $50,000 Retail Area Virtual tour: Entry Way
Head start class for puppies 8 weeks to 4.5 months. spcaLA president, Madeline Bernstein, invites you to show your support of homeless & abused animals. Basic obedience and good manners for dogs 4.5 months and older. 100% of proceeds help people & animals in need! For more information about naming opportunities, please call Madeline Bernstein at (323) 730-5300, ext 222. Continuing education and refresher class covering many exercises for AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program. A variety of classes offered such as Fun Nose Work, Come When Called, and Click-A-Trick. Agility is a fast paced, fun, and interactive sport great for building a better relationship for you and your dog while enjoying the outdoors. Various levels and classes offered.
For locations, class schedules, and fees or to register, visit spcaLA’s Dog Training page at www.spcaLA.com. Call (323) 730-5300, ext 260 or email [email protected].
Text TRAINMYDOG to 27138 to receive class updates on all our dog training classes
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Many of spcaLA’s needed items can be purchased at the spcaLA Marketplace in Long Beach, where 100% of our profits go right back into helping our shelter pets.
CAT & KITTEN SUPPLIES Poop bags (biodegradable if possible) Manual can openers Bottles Dog crates Microwave Breakaway collars Ramps—for vehicle transport, folding with Note pads/note books THE VILLAGE Cat Trees with cubby holes for the cats to carrying case (optional) One-subject notebooks spcaLA’s P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center hide Wee wee pads Outdoor stand up lights Clay (non-scoopable) kitty litter X-pens Peanut Butter Cardboard cat scratchers Automatic pencil sharpener Cardboard serving trays for use as litter RABBIT SUPPLIES People counter clickers boxes Rabbit pellets Pop-ups, like EZ-UPS Leftover cardboard trays from cases of dog Timothy hay Portable air conditioner or stand-alone fans & cat food for use as litter boxes Alfalfa hay Portable CD players Cat scratching posts (new) Rabbit or small animal chew sticks PowerPoint projector Durable, washable cat/kitten toys Corner litter boxes Pressure washer DVDs of birds, fish & other animals Rabbit or small animal water bottles Radios Floor cages Toys designed for rabbits Rolling pet crates Hanging bird toys for cat/kitten kennels Fresh vegetables and fruits Scales Kitten and cat food, both dry and canned Stainless steel bowls, large and small KMR® (Kitten Milk Replacer) GENERAL SHELTER & OPERATION SUPPLIES Standing propane patio heater Newspaper Industrial, commercial washing machine Staples Pooper scoopers (gas powered, front loader with base & Staples gift cards Washable beds hardware) Staplers 2-Pocket folders with fasteners Stuffed animals with beating heartbeat DOG & PUPPY SUPPLIES Batteries (AA, AAA, C & 9V) Tape (clear/scotch) Amplifying system for dog training classes Bottle cleaners Three-ring folders or binders Baby bottles/slow flowing nipple Digital camera (purchased in the last three TVs with built-in DVD players Collars years) Video editing software (PC version) Dog beds Durable storage bins White out Dog carriers suitable for airline travel Dust-off can duster Wind chimes (various sizes) Economy size bubble wrap Xerox® Business 4200 copier/laser/printer Esbilac milk replacer for puppies French fry cardboard trays paper—8∞" x 11" Gentle Leaders©, various sizes Generator Dog leashes Grooming clippers LAND & RETAIL SPACE Grooming supplies—brushes, combs, etc. Halloween costumes for children Retail Space for new Pet Adoption Center Hoola Hoops HD video cameras (durable, compact) & Supply Store MArketplace Pet Hotel Grooming SAlon New (or gently used) Kong® toys, and other Heater Space in east or mid San Fernando Valley Select from a variety of premium Open-air cat atriums, indoor/ Offering self-service & durable puppy/dog toys (please, no tennis Heating pads area Horse trailer for dog training classes pet foods & supplies. outdoor dog dens & plenty of TLC! professional grooming. balls) Medium & large dog sweaters/coats Ice cube trays 10,000+ square feet of warehouse space for (562) 570-4926 (562) 570-3079 (562) 570-3079 Puppy and dog food, both dry and canned Incense storage (LA County preferred) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Spray Febreeze® for enrichment program Industrial steam cleaner (various scents) Label maker spcaLA’s Village: Your all-in-one place for your pet needs! SOFT dog treats Magnetic dry erase board, 5' x 3'
Donations are the means by which we are able to continue our programs and 7700 East Spring Street Wednesday–Friday: 9:00am–5:30pm services. We appreciate donated items in good working condition. If you would You can help make a difference! Long Beach, CA 90815 Saturday–Sunday: 9:00am–5:30pm like to donate any of these items, or the funds with which to purchase them, Organize a drive for any of the items listed (Inside El Dorado Park) Monday–Tuesday: Closed* please call the spcaLA Fund Development Department at (323) 730-5300, ext 233 or email [email protected] with “Fund Development” in the subject line. Your above. And remember, drives are excellent * Pet Hotel is open Mondays between 8:30am & 10:30am for drop-offs and pick-ups. Virtual tour: donations are greatly appreciated! corporate donation initiatives!
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