May Edition
Inside This Issue:
1. Spotlight
- Hero Dog
2. Action!
- What's In a Name?
3. In Production
- May 2 -- Foster Class
- May 16 & 17 -- Bug Fair
- May 31 -- Good Doggy Deeds
- June 20 -- KLOS Adoption event
- August -- spcaLA Night with the Dodgers
4. Premier
- Mother's Day Gift Ideas
- spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center Services
5. Props
- Needed Items
6. spcaLA Shining Star
- Allison, Senior Companion Animal Counselor at South Bay
7. The Paw'llywood Walk of Fame
- Cory Likes to Play
- I Love Lucy!
8. Paw'llywood Ending
- Ralphie
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SPOTLIGHT
Hero Dog
spcaLA will present the 27th Annual National Hero Dog Award in a ceremony on May 19th at 10:00am at Staples Center's Star Plaza in Los Angeles.
Stay tuned for more info about spcaLA's National Hero Dog for 2008!!
Madeline Bernstein presenting 2007's Hero Dog, Ellie
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ACTION!
What Is In a Name?
It is evident that the New York spca (aspca) is aggressively targeting Los Angeles residents for funds. Maybe you have seen the multitude of aspca print and web advertisements running in the local media. There are many who mistakenly believe that aspca is an umbrella organization that channels funds to spcas across the country. This has never been the case and spcas all over the United States have to work constantly to make this clear. This a matter of survival. Without funds, spcaLA and other spcas would not be able to serve the communities which they represent. The recent series of television commercials focusing on shelter animals is particularly successful in diverting funds from your spcaLA and other spcas in the surrounding area.
Such national advertising can be misleading to the donors who often generously give under the impression that the funds will return to their home state or community, as is the case for many national charity models. But again, there is no national spca that distributes donations. Sadly, local animals are simply deprived of these funds.
Starting this week on Los Angeles' local CBS affiliate, aspca with Subaru Car Corporation is sponsoring "Pet Segments" that will run every Friday morning for 6 months. My concern is simple: will Los Angeles viewers and animal lovers know the difference between aspca and spcaLA? Will they realize where their donations are going and which organization serves the Los Angeles area?
I have no concern with those who are informed and choose to send their donations to New York City. In fact, I am always pleased when people support the welfare of animals. However, I am concerned about those who send donations to New York believing those funds will come to your spcaLA.
We need your help to spread the word! Forward this email to all your friends, family, colleagues, email lists, groups, etc. Let's educate our community on the difference between aspca and spcaLA and which organization serves the people and animals in need in Southern California. Education is key!
Consider this...
When disaster strikes,
and in these harsh economic times when people may not be able to afford to care for their pets,
and when you report animal cruelty in your neighborhood,
spcaLA is there to answer your call.
Since 1877, spcaLA has served the people and animals of Los Angeles. If you would like to make a donation to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), please click here .
Sincerely,
Madeline Bernstein
President, spcaLA
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IN PRODUCTION
spcaLA Foster Class
spcaLA is in need of Foster Parents! You do not have to be a spcaLA Volunteer to be a Foster Parent. Fosters are required to fill out an application and attend a Foster Class. Foster classes are held monthly. Questions? Email Foster@spcaLA.com or call 310-676-1149 x222. Can't make it this month's class? Next month's class will be June 6th.
May Foster Class
Saturday May 2nd
10am-noon
South Bay Pet Adoption Center
12910 Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne CA 90250
Click here for the Foster Application.
For more info on Fostering, please visit our website at http://spcala.com/volunteers/fostering.shtml .
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Bug Fair
Creepy crawly fun for the whole family! spcaLA will be at the 23rd Annual Bug Fair at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles on May 16 and 17. For more info, please visit the Natural History Museum website .
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
May 16th and 17th
9:30am-5pm
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90007
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Good Doggy Deeds
Make a toy and make a difference! Bring the family and join spcaLA at the Skirball Cultural Center to share a little joy with some furry, four-legged friends. Participants can make a toy for his or her pet at home and one to donate to the shelter pets at spcaLA. Session One begins at 10am, Session Two begins at 1pm. For more information or to get tickets visit http://www.skirball.org/ .
Good Doggy Deeds
Skirball Cultural Center
Saturday May 31
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90049
(310) 440-4500
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Save The Date! spcaLA Annual Adoption Day with KLOS
spcaLA's Annual Adoption Day event with KLOS will be Saturday June 20th. Join spcaLA and Mark & Brian from KLOS for a day of furry friends and fun! Raffles, giveaways, auctions, and more! All new adoptions receive a gift bag filled with goodies for you and your new pet.
spcaLA Adoption Day with KLOS
Saturday June 20
10am-4pm
P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village
7700 E. Spring St.
Long Beach CA 90815
Are you a vendor interested in participating? Please contact (323) 730-5300 x253
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spcaLA Night with the Dodgers
Calling all baseball fans! Join spcaLA as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs on August 20th. By purchasing discount tickets through spcaLA, you'll see a great game and help animals in need. Stay tuned for info about spcaLA's pre-game eBay auction for the chance to bid on Dodger memorabilia and more. To purchase tickets click here or call (323) 730-5300 x232.
spcaLA Night with the Dodgers
Thursday August 20
7:10pm
Dodger Stadium
Dodgers vs. Cubs
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PREMIER
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
On Mother's Day, celebrate mom by giving great gifts that honor her and help animals in need! spcaLA has ideas for you to fit any budget. Happy Mother's Day!
FLOWERS
Say "I love you" with flowers! Order your Mother's Day bouquet online and a portion of proceeds benefit spcaLA's services. Click here to order fresh flowers from Flower Dispatch.
DODGERS TICKETS
All mom wants is for the family to spend time together so why not do it at Dodger Stadium! Get discounted tickets now for spcaLA's Night with the Dodgers August 20th as the Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs. Many price ranges to choose from. For tickets go to here or call (323) 730-5300 x232.
SHOPPING TOTE
Eco-friendly shopping totes are the only way to go. This one from spcaLA is made from recycled plastic bottles, is roomy and durable.
DONOR TILE
Honor your mom and her love of pets with a Donor Tile from spcaLA. The tile will be placed at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village in Long Beach. Many price ranges to choose from to fit your personalized message. Click here to order or call (323) 730-5300 x253 and a member of spcaLA's Fund Development team will assist you.
DESIGNER DOGS
Is your mom the proud owner of a LaPitty or a Terripoo? Let her show her love for her special mix with a Designer Dogs t-shirt, tote, or sweatshirt. Click here to pick items from four designs. Money goes to benefit all the LaPittys and Terripoos waiting for forever homes at spcaLA!
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spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center Also Offers Vaccines, Microchips, Deworming
The spcaLA Specialty Spay Neuter Center is currently accepting spay/neuter appointments for surgery Tuesday through Thursday 6:30am-6pm and vaccine, microchip and deworming appointments Monday through Thursday 1pm-3pm.
For more information about the Spay Neuter Center, please click here or call (323) 730-5303 or email spayneuter@spcaLA.com
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PROPSNeeded ItemsThank you for answering last month's call for needed items. This month spcaLA is in need of a digital camera, 5x3 magnetic dry erase board, peanut butter, flashlights, floor fans, street cones, dog crates, and leashes. And as always, we need non-scoopable clay litter for our catteries. For a complete list of needed items, click here . |
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spcaLA SHINING STAR
spcaLA is very fortunate to have outstanding staff and volunteers working for our organization. Over the next year, we will be introducing you to some of spcaLA's SHINING STARS! This month, meet:
Allison, Senior Companion Animal Counselor at South Bay Pet Adoption Center
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH spcaLA: I've been with the spcaLA for five years.
BEST THINGS ABOUT YOUR JOB? The best things about my job are finding animals their forever homes. It is always so special to see a dog or cat that has been at the shelter for a long time finally gets to go home.
| WHAT KIND OF TRAINING (education/career path) DO YOU HAVE? I received a BS degree in Biology and a BS degree in Zoology from Colorado State University. I was also a retail manager of a large pet store chain for five years prior to coming to the spcaLA. |  |
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOUTH BAY PET ADOPTION CENTER? I would love people to know that the South Bay shelter may be small, but we have wonderful animals here. Since we are so small, we really take the time to get to know the animals and can match up potential adopters very well to the right pet for them.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PET TIPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? My pet tip would be to make sure to stock up on flea control products now that the warmer weather is approaching and the fleas are out and about. Flea control products can be purchased at all our spcaLA store locations.
DO YOU HAVE PETS? Currently I just have one cat which I adopted from our south bay shelter. In the past I have had rabbits, birds, and other small animals.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2009? In 2009 I am looking forward to increasing the amount of animals that get adopted, especially those that are harder to find homes for such as the Pit Bulls and rabbits.
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PAW'LLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
Visit spcaLA's pet adoption centers in South Bay and Long Beach and meet pets like Cory and Lucy. Remember these animals might be adopted at any time so call the Pet Adoption Center where he/she is staying in advance.
Love to play? Meet Cory! Cory is looking for a companion who is as active and affectionate as he. He loves to chase feathers, ping-pong balls, mouse toys, anything! When you're done playing let Cory jump in your lap and snuggle. Cory's soft-slip number is 09-02073 and he is currently residing at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village in Long Beach. After you adopt Cory, get him some fun toys to play with at the spcaLA Marketplace . Click here for coupons. |
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I Love Lucy! This is Lucy, a lovely cinnamon colored Pit Bull mix at South Bay Pet Adoption Center in Hawthorne. She is the sweetest girl around! She loves to give kisses and get belly rubs. She knows how to sit and she likes chomping on yummy treats. Lucy's brother, Linus was adopted and Lucy is looking for her forever home, too. Lucy's soft-slip number is 09-02275. Like all ladies, Lucy would like to be pampered so treat her to a blueberry facial at the spcaLA Grooming Salon . Click here for coupons. |
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PAW'LLYWOOD ENDING
Ralphie was our guest at spcaLA's cattery at the South Bay Pet Adoption Center since August of 2008. We're happy to say, Ralphie was adopted today, May 1st! If you would like to make a donation so that we can keep our shelter pets happy and healthy until the find their forever home, please click here.
