Long Beach P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village

spcaLA Kicks Off All-Star Cats and Kittens Adoption Event for March Madness

spcaLA’s P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center and Long Beach Animal Care Services are teaming up for March Madness, a cats and kittens adoption event. Tip-off is March 3rd and will feature two feline adoption specials: Double Dribble: Adopt a team of two for $105. Ready for the Big Leagues? Adopt an all-star, [...]

Local Cub Scouts Parade Howls4Towels Donations to Animal Shelter

Not all shelter pets will find homes for the holidays – but at least they’ll find warmth and comfort, thanks to the success of Petsguide Magazine’s first annual “Howls4Towels” donation drive. From Nov. 15 – Dec. 15, Petsguide called on the community to help soften some of the budget impacts on shelter animals by donating [...]

Long Beach Mayor’s Pet Received First Cat License in City

The “First Cat of Long Beach”—Noah Foster— received the City’s first ever cat license at a special press conference held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village. The friendly cat was adopted by Bob and Nancy Foster from Long Beach Animal Care Services in 2006.  Now, with the help of [...]

Bring home a kitty during Adopt-A-Cat Month

Each year in June, the number of cat impounds more than double at Long Beach Animal Care Services making it an ideal time for residents to consider adopting a kitten or a cat. “Nationwide, the spring and summer months typically bring a surge of kittens and cats to the nation’s shelters,” says John Keisler, Manager [...]

Pet Owner Tips for the 4th of July Holiday

The Fourth of July can be a frightening time for animals, with the loud sounds of firecrackers and fireworks often sending pets scurrying out of the house or yard in search of security or shelter. Long Beach Animal Care Services reminds all animal owners that they can save themselves and their pets a tremendous amount [...]