FINAL PLEA FOR GINO, AN AMAZING DOG

VERY VERY URGENT - GINO - AN AMAZING DOG that has been at NORTH CENTRAL SHELTER since NOV/DEC *FINAL URGENT PLEA*

EXTREMELY URGENT!!! NOVEMBER DOG!
A1266481 Gino is a 4 year old Male white and black American Staffordshire Terrier who was found as a stray on NOVEMBER 19th and brought to the North Central LA City shelter. Weighing 61 pounds, Gino is a great dog who is described as being balanced. Gino is great with people and would be a nice family dog. Gino has a solid temperament and is an active, fun dog. Gino was around other dogs at our photoshoot and he seemed fine with them – he was interested in them and seemed to want to play, but showed no negative signs toward them. All North Central animals come spayed/neutered, microchipped and with full shots (including rabies).
To watch a video of Gino please click here:http://youtu.be/HANFbznVdVs

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*Anna Hernandez*
*NEW HOPE COORDINATOR
**Los Angeles Animal Services
**North Central Division
3201 Lacy St.*
*Los Angeles Ca. 90031
**Shelter (213)485-5767
Fax (213)847-0555*
*Cell (213)305-4096*
*Business Hours Tues-Sat. 8-5*
Email: Ani.newhopenc@lacity.org
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Hook, Line and Twinker

I never remember my dreams, so waking to the soggy memory of being a fish on a hook was beyond weird. My top lip felt a little wet.  Not until I opened my eyes and saw Twink staring back at me did it begin to make sense. I had been hooked by one of Twink's paddle-paws.

Twink, my bi-polar tortie, is a polydactyl with ginormous front paws that look more like mittens (or paddles, if one wants to continue with the fish-out-of-water theme). Twink is very possessive of me and would sleep on my face (and has) if I would let her. This habit sometimes causes parts of my face, including my lips, to get snagged in Twink's poly paddle paws as she contentedly plays piano on my person.

So off to work I go, not quite sealed with a kiss, with a little chunk of my lip amiss.

Hook, line and Twinker, caught by a little paddle-footed stinker.  And I can't think of a better way to start the day.



Top Ten Things To Do With Your Pets On A Stormy Day

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1. Cuddle with the kritters on the couch and watch bad movies.
2. Put on a doggie couture fashion show (make sure the blinds are drawn).
3. Search under the furniture for all the disappeared catnip mice.
4. Lock yourself in a room with your cats and see who has the biggest staring problem.
5. Sleep.  A lot.
6. Play hide-and-go-seek (and hope you're found within a week).
7. Karaoke a "doggie version" of Jingle Bells – and no it's not true that I am the worst singer in the house.
8. Eat.  A lot.
9. Make totally spontaneous and non-staged You Tube cat videos.
10. Take photos for creepy 2012 Christmas Card (so we don't have to re-use photo from creepy 2011 Christmas Card.

Adopt a Shelter Pet Today - Spend Stormy Days With Furry Friends!

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Los Angeles County Care and Control

Dogs vs. Windshield Wipers

Driving in the rain the other day with one of my crazy Poms (is there any other kind?), it didn't occur to me that something so essential in a downpour would be seen as a threat by my Barney.  I guess Barney and I had never been out in the rain before ..... because when the wipers went on, Barney went off!

Wow.  I have seen Poms act crazy before (it's what they do, after all), but this was off the charts crazy.  I had to pull over to the side of the road, get out of my car in the pouring rain, and put bonkers Barney in the crate on the backseat.  And cover the crate with a blanket.  And turn up the radio.

Only then was I able to continue driving in the rain. 

Well, I have learned that it's not that unusual for dogs to hate windshield wipers.  There are even You Tube videos of dogs (always small dogs) attacking windshield wipers.  Why?  Windshield wipers are the scary and noisy unknown.

So bonkers Barney will stay home when it rains, and stay dry.  And I'll keep what's left of my sanity a while longer.  Dogs vs. windshield wipers.  It's a draw.

Top Ten Reasons My Fat Tabby Should NOT Run For President

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1. My tabby's name is "Puck." Too many easy puns there.
2. A Cat President would be chaos - dogs would never stand (or sit, or roll over) for it.
3. All the fancy White House Christmas tree ornaments would end up under refrigerators and couches.
4. Too many embarrassing You Tube videos would surface.
5. Puck's not likely to stay awake during any Cabinet meetings (or any meetings), anytime, anywhere.
6. He is likely to cough up hair balls during State Dinners.
7. Puck would "make cookies" in the hairpieces of foreign dignitaries.
8. He would bestow Kennedy Center Honors upon Keyboard Kitty and Spaghetti Cat.
9. He's easily bribed .... with tuna flakes, Pounce ... kibble ...
10. We've had too many fat cats in the White House already.

ADOPT, FOSTER OR RESCUE A SHELTER CAT

Cat Connection - LA

Kitten Rescue

Stray Cat Alliance

POPPY - Super Sweet Super Senior Chow Mix

** POPPY - SUPER SWEET SUPER SENIOR **

Meet POPPY! POPPY is a sweet Super Senior who was surrendered to the shelter by his owners because he "was old." POPPY spent time in ISO where he was treated for an ear infection, but he is now out in the kennels and no longer under treatment. POPPY just LOVES attention, and he will give you his paw and even a big hug. POPPY also loves to be brushed, which is a plus because he has a long, soft plush coat that requires brushing. POPPY is mellow and low key and will make a fabulous companion. Do you have room in your home and heart for POPPY?

email harborfriends@gmail.com

All animals are spayed or neutered prior to release. The adoption fees include preventative vaccines, parasite treatments, microchip implant (for permanent internal ID) with pre-paid registration and a free initial wellness exam by a veterinarian of your choice.

Impound No.: A0635523

Chow Chow Mixa

Male

9 Years old

Weight: 52-lbs.

Impound Date: 2/10/12

HARBOR ANIMAL CARE CENTER
957 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 548-2632 or (213) 485-8789

Top Ten Reasons My German Shepherd Should Run For President

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1. My German Shepherd "Shane" has a higher IQ than most everyone in Congress.
2. If someone ticks Shane off at a State Dinner, he won't need to call Secret Service - he'll take the sucker down himself.
3. Shane will stay when you tell him to stay, and travel costs (think Air Force One) will be greatly reduced.
4. Shane has smaller ears than the current President.
5. He can host a State Dinner and afterwards patrol the entire White House perimeter without getting winded.
6. Shane can work bi-partisan magic by pleading with his deep, dark soulful eyes (works on me every time).
7. He's neutered - at least we won't need to worry about THAT, if you know what I mean.
8. Instantaneous expert judging of character - if he doesn't like someone, neither should we.
9. Cool presidential paw-print signature.
10. Shane won't say anything stupid at press conferences (but he can bark a righteous version of "Jingle Bells" during the Holidays).
11. Bonus:  See Nos. 2, 3, 5, 7 above.  Taxpayer bonanza.

American German Shepherd Rescue Association

Westside German Shepherd Rescue

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue

German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles

German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County

Adopt a German Shepherd today - he just might be the next President!

Groovin', Sneaky Squirrel Style

Settling into my favorite spot on the sofa to watch a movie, iced tea in hand, is bliss. But who keeps stealing my butt groove every time I get up? Sneaky Squirrel, that's who.

Sneaky Squirrel sleeps curled up at the other end of the sofa ...  with one eye open. The very instant my rear leaves the fabric, vacating my butt groove, Sneaky Squirrel bolts to the special spot. He has become almost obsessive about sleeping in the groove.

Problem is, when I return, Sneaky Squirrel looks so content I dare not disturb him. Sometimes I share the special spot with him, sometimes I move him. A little or a lot, it's still my spot.

Sometimes Squirrel rolls his skinny self up in my couch blankie and I don't even know he's there. I have sat on him more than once. But why does Sneaky Squirrel covet my sofa butt groove so much?  Is it because ....

A) It's nice and warm;
B) It affords a better view of the television;
C) Sneaky Squirrel loves me;
D) All of the above.

Of course the answer is "All of the Above."   And that's Groovin, Sneaky Squirrel Style.

*BUTTERSCOTCH* Lab / Jindo Beauty Needs Rescue + Donations

PLEASE CONSIDER RESCUING OR ADOPTING THIS SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER SWEETHEART AT THE HARBOR ANIMAL CARE CENTER! EMAIL HARBORFRIENDS@GMAIL.COM OR CALL THE SHELTER DIRECTLY AT 310-548-2632 or 213-485-8789.

* BUTTERSCOTCH * (#A1279878) Gorgeous 1 Year Old Spayed Labrador/Jindo Mix

A Vivacious Vixen  

Wt.: 65-lbs. / Imp. Date: 1/22/12

BUTTERSCOTCH is a beautiful and sweet 1 year old beauty (spayed at the shelter) who came to Harbor as a timid stray. She was initially a "go slow" girl, but she quickly made friends and now looks forward to visits and play time in the yard. Volunteers noticed that Butterscotch had begun to limp, and the shelter sent her to SLA for x-rays. According to the medical staff, Butterscotch has hip dysplasia and she needs to see a vet for further diagnosis and treatment (and possibly surgery). She is currently on Rimadyl, and X-rays are available. Butterscotch is now kept in ISO where the public can't see her, and she is no longer putting any weight on her right rear leg.

Please help Butterscotch! She used to love to run and play with abandon in the yard, now she sits alone and lonely in ISO, not understanding why. Butterscotch knows her sit and stay commands, loves treats, and takes treats gently. She has come such a long way - from a scared and timid girl to a gentle friend. Please don't let her journey end at the shelter.

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE LOCALLY ONLY

And please let us know if you can make a donation for Butterscotch. Thank You!

Click Here: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22165474

PLEASE CALL THE HARBOR ANIMAL CARE CENTER DIRECTLY AT 310-548-2632 / 213-485-8789 OR EMAIL HARBORFRIENDS@GMAIL.COM or LESLIE.COREA@LACITY.ORG IF YOU CAN HELP. THANK YOU!

Harbor Animal Care Center

957 N. Gaffey Street

San Pedro, CA 90732

(310) 548-2632