Lessons From the Land of the Littles

I love watching the Littles when I walk them.  Kumquat's big head bobs up and down as he looks around.  Sneaky Squirrel's tiny face and big brown eyes, ears perked, share so much joy in a simple, everyday walk, and everyday things.  They love to lay in the sun.  They love a tasty biscuit.  A ride in the car.  Joy from the little everyday things. Joy for the Littles.  

Yes. the Littles give me so much joy.  They also teach me to take joy in the little things in life, like they do.  And they make me realize how much joy I take from the Littles.

Morning Biscuits

  

Most mornings, whether weekday or weekend, we have a routine.  And one of the first things I do in the morning is walk to the kitchen so I can feed my motley crew.  The cats, of course, are screaming for food from the moment I open my eyes.  Kumquat the squat doesn't usually wake until the food has been out for a while.  But the very second my foot enters the kitchen, so too does Sneaky Squirrel.  Silently, speedily, stealthily, he appears.  Staring at me with his big brown eyes.  Pleading not for his kibble and canned, but for his beloved morning biscuit.  Oftentimes, he stands on hind legs, as though the world will end unless he is given his treat post-haste.  (Indeed, he acts as though he lives post-apocalypse.)  And then, once his tiny teeth have gripped the biscuit, he runs off to to the cube where he can blissfully savor every crumb away from prying eyes (hello, Kumquat).  

Makes me wish there were a morning biscuit for me.

GORGEOUS BRIANNA NEEDS RESCUE OR ADOPTION!

Brianna is a friendly and playful beauty who needs a family to love her. Briana is underweight and has an umbilical hernia which can usually be easily fixed at the time of spay. Briana is also currently being treated for a hot spot on her back. Please consider rescuing or adopting this special sweetheart!

 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. A1364607

German Shepherd mix

Female

8 Years Old

Weight: 67-lbs.

Impound Date: 12/23/12

HARBOR ANIMAL CARE CENTER 

957 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 

(310) 548-2632 or (213) 485-8789

ADOPTION HOURS:

Monday (Closed) 

Tuesday (8AM - 5PM) 

Wednesday (8AM - 5PM) 

Thursday (8AM - 5PM) 

Friday (8AM - 5PM) 

Saturday (8AM - 5PM) 

Sunday (11AM - 5PM)

CONTACT INFO:  harborfriends@gmail.com

Top Ten Reasons Dogs Don't Drive

A new Top Ten list is posted every Monday. 

1)         It's hard to keep your eyes on the road with your head
            hanging out the window
2)         Dogs would want to stop at every fire hydrant
3)         Hello – is that a red light or or a green light, oh who cares ….
4)         They would want to stop at every dog park
5)         Dogs would be prone to road rage with all the stupid humans
            on the road
6)         It's hard to chase a car and drive a car at the same time
7)         Der Hunds would clog all the Der Wienerschitzel drive-thrus
8)         Dogs can't parallel park
9)         They definitely can't afford today's gas prices
10)       Have you been on the 405 lately, I think they are driving

German Shepherd Drives Car

Pug Drives Car

Mom & Daughter Corgi Mixes Need Rescue or Adoption in San Pedro

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CORGI MIXES ~ Princess (7 years Old, ID#A1356988) and Plastivina (1-1/2 years Old, ID#A1356987) are adorable Corgi mixes that were surrendered to the shelter by their owners. Princess (black Corgi) is the mother of Plastivina (chocolate Corgi).

This dynamic duo has been in the shelter since 11/10/12 and they need rescue or adoption as soon as possible.  Please consider rescuing or adopting these sweet cuties!

Princess:

http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACT1.A1356988

Plastivina

http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACT1.A1356987

Contact Info:

Harbor Animal Care Center, San Pedro, CA 

Direct Line 310.548.2632 

Kennel Supervisor, Gerald Hill, 

city cell 213.305.8312 

gee.hill@lacity.org

 

or contact harborfriends@gmail.com

Happy Thanksgiving

Petpurri would like to wish all of our friends and followers a very Happy Thanksgiving.  Let's all hug our furry little companions that share our lives, and say a prayer for those that are no longer with us.

And let's all say a prayer for the shelter animals, that they all find loving homes.

ADOPT, DON'T SHOP!

Top Ten Reasons My Fat Tabby Should NOT Run for President

A new Top Ten list is posted every Monday.

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