SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Great News about the FOUND DOG notice we sent out on Oct. 18 featuring the Golden colored Chow Chow. Just wanted to let you know that dog was located by his owner on Oct. 18 thanks to all the work all of you did. Some of you put him on your Facebook pages and some of you sent out more notifications to more people, and tracked down other leads, etc. Your responses were so heartwarming. That dog was spared from going to the Orange County Animal Shelter which would have been his fate because he was found in Lake Forest. So an extra special thank you for a job so well done to all of you and a very special thank you to Page who sheltered and cared for the dog until he was located by his owner. With all the hardships so many people are having today you proved how good and caring people can still be!! With everybody working together great things can be accomplished!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
*** Please see advice below regarding over vaccination and correct vaccinations from Dr. Matthew Wheaton, DVM
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 Laguna Hills once a year Low Cost Pet Clinic and Adoption Event 9 am to 1 pm. at the Laguna Hills Community Center in the Plaza Area - 2555 Alicia Pkwy.
Dog Vaccines: Rabies $7, DHP + Parvo - $19, Bordetella $18
Cat Vaccines: Rabies $7, FeLv $25, FIP $30
Vaccination Combo Packs also available
Micro-Chips (Dog and Cat) $30
The Clinic will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All dogs must be on collars or harnesses and Cats must be in a carrier.
All forms of payment are acceptable
For questions regarding this event contact Laguna Hills City Hall at 949-707-2600
This is current vaccine information submitted to me by Dr. Matthew Wheaton, DVM from the Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo reminding us all to take care related to over-vaccination and correct vaccination of our pets. Here is what he says:
FIP is not a recommended vaccine for any cat.
Corona virus and Canine Influenza are both vaccines that they are continuing to administer as per their website. Again, not recommended.
Our prices are $12 per vaccine across the board for everyone so that our own clients do not mess up their pets by overvaccinating their pets.
Here is the current vaccine protocol that is representative of what is the standard for the US: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/small_animal/internal_medicine/vaccination_protocols.cfm
This is current vaccine information submitted to me by Dr. Matthew Wheaton, DVM from the Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo reminding us all to take care related to over-vaccination and correct vaccination of our pets. Here is what he says:
FIP is not a recommended vaccine for any cat.
Corona virus and Canine Influenza are both vaccines that they are continuing to administer as per their website. Again, not recommended.
Our prices are $12 per vaccine across the board for everyone so that our own clients do not mess up their pets by overvaccinating their pets.
Here is the current vaccine protocol that is representative of what is the standard for the US: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/small_animal/internal_medicine/vaccination_protocols.cfm
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
South County Animal Shelter Coalition Update - October, 2011 You can join us by e-mailing your name, e-mail address and city to BlandMJ@AOL.com or just go to South County Animal Shelter Coalition's blog on Google
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RUFF’s PET FOOD FOR THE UNEMPLOYED Free Pet Food for unemployed people on the second Saturday of every month from 10 AM to noon at the Alicia Pet Care Center at 25800 Jeronimo Rd. #100, Mission Viejo. Also, the South County Outreach Food Pantry at 26776 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, is open Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and has free pet food. Ann Breuer who started the Pet Food Giveaway program, with her husband Jim Gardner, is also part of a volunteer group making coats for pets in animal shelters. Both Pet Food programs are sponsored by RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends www.ruffrescue.org). You can contact Anne Breuer at annebreuer@yahoo.com
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RUFF’s PET FOOD FOR THE UNEMPLOYED Free Pet Food for unemployed people on the second Saturday of every month from 10 AM to noon at the Alicia Pet Care Center at 25800 Jeronimo Rd. #100, Mission Viejo. Also, the South County Outreach Food Pantry at 26776 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, is open Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and has free pet food. Ann Breuer who started the Pet Food Giveaway program, with her husband Jim Gardner, is also part of a volunteer group making coats for pets in animal shelters. Both Pet Food programs are sponsored by RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends www.ruffrescue.org). You can contact Anne Breuer at annebreuer@yahoo.com
**** Donations from local food banks and pet food manufacturers have dried up in the last month or two so donations of pet food are needed again. Please call 949-722-1511 for drop off location and information. Every month homeless people with animals, seniors with animals and people who can't afford to buy pet food continue to need help. RUFF is trying to spread the word to help obtain donations.
*** You can sign the ASPCA Pledge against shopping at pet stores who sell puppies at - http://www.nopetstorepuppies.com/ - "If a pet store sells puppies I won't buy anything there." Take the pledge. Thank you to Rose for this information.
A Lawsuit against BarkWorks a Southern CA Chain of Pet Stores that sell puppies has been filed by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) for allegations of of False Advertising, and Fraud for Misleading Customers about Their Ties to Abusive Puppy Mills see more at - http://www.thisdishisvegetarian.com/2011/09/1975animal-legal-defense-fund-files.html
A Lawsuit against BarkWorks a Southern CA Chain of Pet Stores that sell puppies has been filed by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) for allegations of of False Advertising, and Fraud for Misleading Customers about Their Ties to Abusive Puppy Mills see more at - http://www.thisdishisvegetarian.com/2011/09/1975animal-legal-defense-fund-files.html
UPDATE on the COYOTE ISSUE - Thank you to Laguna Hills City Council Member, Barbara Kogerman for addressing the issue of the Coyote Problems plaguing Laguna Hills and neighboring Cities at the August 23, 2011 City Council Meeting. She asked the City Manager for an up to date report. City Manager Channing said said they had been working with Nellie Gail HOA on trapping and the City re-published, in the Fall edition of their City Newsletter, the same advice we received at their Dec. 2010 community meeting:
Don't allow Pets outside alone
Keep garage containers closed,
Remove water sources
Don't leave any food outside
Fully fence pet enclosures (no information re. what type of fencing or fence height)
Pick up fallen fruit and Cover compost piles
Trim shrubbery, Make Loud Noises and Throw rocks as needed.
Council Member Kogerman stated more needs to be done and requested a publicly announced plan to deal with this, including what the City has done so far and is continuing to do. She asked that City Staff return by Sept. 27, 2011 with recommendations.
Remove water sources
Don't leave any food outside
Fully fence pet enclosures (no information re. what type of fencing or fence height)
Pick up fallen fruit and Cover compost piles
Trim shrubbery, Make Loud Noises and Throw rocks as needed.
Council Member Kogerman stated more needs to be done and requested a publicly announced plan to deal with this, including what the City has done so far and is continuing to do. She asked that City Staff return by Sept. 27, 2011 with recommendations.
Clearly we have received very helpful ideas from citizens which is why the City of Laguna Hills should not be excluding citizens from this process. The process of dealing with this problem also needs to include cooperation between cities, more complete citizen information and education regarding how to discourage Coyotes needs to be significantly more widely disseminated by cities.
Thank you to Residents who spoke at the meeting had good new ideas in including:
1. Always walk with a walking stick for protection as needed
2. Exploring the use of COYOTE ROLLERS on the tops of fences www.coyoteroller.com/
3. Using Cap Pistols that make a loud noise
4. Exploring the use of the Little Blue Society at www.LittleBlueSociety.Org Office: tel:650-365-8623 Cell: 650-465-0672 tel:650-465-0672 - This idea came from Council Member Kogerman through the Mayor of San Juan Capistrano where an HOA has been speaking with this group related to what the group says, "We have helped numerous communities, such as yours, with a 100% success record in abating coyotes, and modifying their behavior." One of the residents who spoke at the Laguna Hills City Council meeting said - trapping and removal/kill does NOT work - other coyotes simply move in to take up the vacant space, and the conflict continues. Lethal measures are 100% ineffective, and are a waste of money.
3. Using Cap Pistols that make a loud noise
4. Exploring the use of the Little Blue Society at www.LittleBlueSociety.Org Office: tel:650-365-8623 Cell: 650-465-0672 tel:650-465-0672 - This idea came from Council Member Kogerman through the Mayor of San Juan Capistrano where an HOA has been speaking with this group related to what the group says, "We have helped numerous communities, such as yours, with a 100% success record in abating coyotes, and modifying their behavior." One of the residents who spoke at the Laguna Hills City Council meeting said - trapping and removal/kill does NOT work - other coyotes simply move in to take up the vacant space, and the conflict continues. Lethal measures are 100% ineffective, and are a waste of money.
Thank you to the Orange County Register's Marie Hulett (Pet Columnist) states she was in charge of public education for the Dept. of Veterinary Public Health in the 80s and 90s adds:
Use leashes of only 6 feet or less - not the extended types when walking your dog
Try to walk with a group of people and dogs.
Purchase an air horn from your local auto parts store and use it if you see a coyote.
Keep all your cats indoors
Don't leave a small dog alone outside
She says trapping only very old, very young, sick or less intelligent Coyotes, leave the fittest to reproduce. See more online in her Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 OC Register Newspaper column entitled "Wake up, OC, Coyotes are here to stay."
Try to walk with a group of people and dogs.
Purchase an air horn from your local auto parts store and use it if you see a coyote.
Keep all your cats indoors
Don't leave a small dog alone outside
She says trapping only very old, very young, sick or less intelligent Coyotes, leave the fittest to reproduce. See more online in her Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 OC Register Newspaper column entitled "Wake up, OC, Coyotes are here to stay."
The issue of PET RESCUE GROUPS REPORTING THEY HAVE RECEIVED BILLS FOR KENNELING AND OTHER FEES FROM ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES has still NOT been resolved. - The site is: www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-kennel-fees-for-animal-rescue-organizations/ If you have questions please contact Fran at frannie0416@comline.com " **** On 7-28 the Animal Recues received this message from the Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition - Just heard from Sgt. Holland of OCASC. She advised me that the outcome of the kennel fees are on hold and no further monies are to be paid until a determination is made from the Board of Supervisors. If the outcome is in our favor we will be refunded the kennel fees some other groups paid. She did not know how much longer this will take. NO FURTHER INFORMATION TO DATE - ISSUE IS STILL UNRESOLVED. - ****A 2011 News Story about how much the rescue groups help the Orange County Animal Shelter. - 2 kids, 110 cats removed from Santa Ana home http://www.ocregister.com/articles/cats-291334-rescue-home.html
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WHAT'S NEXT FOR SOUTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER COALITION?
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The City of Irvine City Council will hold a public hearing on OCTOBER 11, 2011 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in the Irvine Civic Center. Be sure to attend this meeting to express your support to the Mayor and Council Members who will be voting on these issues. You can make a difference for animals and the people who care about them. 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California 92623-9575, (949) 724-6000
The following proposals will be considered:
Spay/neutering: no ordinance change will be proposed. Staff will request direction to develop an educational campaign as to the benefits of spaying and neutering animals.
Retail sales of dogs and cats: ordinance language will be presented to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats from commercial establishments in Irvine. If approved, this ordinance and all referencing sections of the Municipal Code will go into effect 30 days after 2nd reading of ordinance (scheduled under “Consent calendar” for October 25, 2011). One existing store will be allowed to continue sales through October 31, 2012.
Circuses and Rodeos: ordinance language will be presented to prohibit wild and exotic animal performances in circuses and to prohibit rodeos altogether in Irvine. If approved, this ordinance and all referencing sections of the Municipal Code will go into effect 30 days after 2nd reading of ordinance (scheduled under “Consent calendar” for October 25, 2011). Animal exhibits, petting zoos, pony rides and other exhibitions are currently regulated in the City of Irvine and will still be allowed subject to the conditions of the Municipal Code and permit requirements established by the Irvine Public Safety Department.
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FEATURES OF THE MONTH AND SPECIAL THANK YOUS
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Thank you to Judy for this true story of Reckless…the mare.
Incredible to think what this horse did....over and over and over again! This horse was a pack horse during the Korean war, and she carried recoilless rifles, ammunition and supplies to Marines. Nothing too unusual about that, lots of animals got pressed into doing pack chores in many wars. But this horse did something more….during the battle for a location called Outpost Vegas, this mare made 50 trips up and down the hill, on the way up she carried ammunition, and on the way down she carried wounded soldiers… What was so amazing? Well she made every one of those trips without anyone
leading her.
Incredible to think what this horse did....over and over and over again! This horse was a pack horse during the Korean war, and she carried recoilless rifles, ammunition and supplies to Marines. Nothing too unusual about that, lots of animals got pressed into doing pack chores in many wars. But this horse did something more….during the battle for a location called Outpost Vegas, this mare made 50 trips up and down the hill, on the way up she carried ammunition, and on the way down she carried wounded soldiers… What was so amazing? Well she made every one of those trips without anyone
leading her.
I can imagine a horse carrying a wounded soldier, being smacked on the rump at the top of the hill, and heading back to the “safety” of the rear. But to imagine the same horse, loaded with ammunition, and trudging back to the battle where artillery is going off, without anyone leading her is unbelievable. To know that she would make 50 of those trips is unheard of. How many horses would even make it back to the barn once, let alone return to you in the field one single time.
So here is a clip of her story and photos to prove where she was and what she did…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0 She was retired at the Marine Corps Base in Camp Pendleton where a General issued the following order…she was never to carry any more weight on her
back except her own blankets. She died in 1968 at the age of 20.
back except her own blankets. She died in 1968 at the age of 20.
P.S. How bad was the battle for Outpost Vegas…. Artillery rounds fell at the rate of 500 per hour, and only two men made it out alive without wounds. Just two. And a horse, and she was wounded twice.
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HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PET OWNERS
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How to Ease Your Dog's Separation Anxiety - From the ASPCA - Does your dog get stressed or depressed when you leave, then get into all sorts of trouble while you're gone? - http://www.aspca.org/Blog/09-16-11-1-how-to-ease-your-dogs-separation-anxiety
NEVER Leave your pet in a car during hot weather - California has a statute that specifically prohibits leaving an animal in confined vehicle. Cracking the window open and parking in the shade provides little protection, as overheating can quickly cause fatal damage to our furry companions. Canine physiology is vastly different from humans. While humans have sweat glands all over our bodies that help regulate our body heat, dogs cool down mostly by panting, which is much less efficient than sweating. In only a short amount of time, a dog with a high body temperature can suffer critical damage to his nervous system, heart, liver and brain. For example, on an 80 degree day, temperatures inside a parked car, with the windows partially open, can exceed 100 degrees in 5 minutes, and over 120 degrees in just 10 minutes! For important, helpful hot weather tips to help protect our pets this summer, click here.
Tips to find the perfect pet sitter - http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/10-tips-to-find-the-perfect-pet-sitter-1877335/http://www.ospcablog.ca/?p=173.
ASPCA tip on boarding facilities - http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-sitters-and-boarders.aspx
Coyote Attacks continue so protect your pets at all times when they are outside.
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PET LOST AND FOUND E-MAIL NOTICES FROM SCASC
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Laguna Hills Citizens who sign up with SCASC at BlandMJ@AOL.com help protect their pets through our Free Lost and Found Pet e-mails to everyone on the Laguna Hills e-mail list. If you lose or find a pet e-mail us a description of the pet, when and where it was lost or found, and your name, phone # and/or e-mail address for contact information. The anxiety you feel when you lose or find a pet in Laguna Hills is because it is not tolerable to turn a defenseless pet over to the Orange County Shelter with its high kill rate. While most other So. County Cities have or share safe City Shelters, the Laguna Hills City Council has chosen to retain the worst animal control services available - the 70 year old County Shelter 20 miles away that is consistently overcrowded, and has a consistently high kill rate. These are the same services we had before we became a City 20 years ago.
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The Orange County Shelter director says in this Sept. 24, 2011 news story in the OC Register - "By state law, the county shelter is required to hold unidentified animals for a minimum of four days and identified animals (meaning those with tags) for a minimum of seven days." - See this story in the OC Register - http://www.ocregister.com/news/feral-318834-cats-county.html?cb=1316967818 - Feral cats born to be wild
The looming question here is what about microchip ID in pets? Why is this story saying only "those with tags"? Our City Council in Laguna Hills is always telling us the County tries to return pets with microchip IDs and/or tags to their owners immediately after they are picked up and before they are taken to the County Shelter. Is this not true? Tags are easily lost when pets are lost but all brands of microchip IDs should be accessible to the County Shelter through the use of Universal Scanners. Is this happening? One of the deficits noted in the Lake Forest 2006-07 of the Orange County Shelter, was that they were not using a Universal Scanner for all the different microchip IDs that people had implanted in their pets. We have never been publicly assured that this deficit has been corrected.
Please be sure get your pets microchiped and be sure your dogs have ID on their collars to protect them. Shelters report the leading cause of lost animals not being returned to their homes is due to lack of identification. BE SURE your PET HAS ID!!!
Always keep your dogs on leashes on trails and in parks to keep our neighborhoods safe and to enable others to enjoy the trails, streets and parks without being fearful. And Please always keep your dogs and cats indoors unless they are constantly supervised related to the ongoing Coyote Problem.
Sick Ducks Reported in South County
OC Animal Care has responded to numerous calls of sick and deceased ducks at several different small lakes in the City of Lake Forest. At this point, Botulism is suspected but has not been confirmed, as tests are being done to make the determination. Many of the sick ducks are being taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Huntington Beach.
Residents are encouraged to call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 if they see any deceased or sick ducks, as these animals can perpetuate the disease if not impounded. The public is also asked to not feed the ducks, as excess material in the lake can contribute to this disease in the birds.
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NEVER Leave your pet in a car during hot weather - California has a statute that specifically prohibits leaving an animal in confined vehicle. Cracking the window open and parking in the shade provides little protection, as overheating can quickly cause fatal damage to our furry companions. Canine physiology is vastly different from humans. While humans have sweat glands all over our bodies that help regulate our body heat, dogs cool down mostly by panting, which is much less efficient than sweating. In only a short amount of time, a dog with a high body temperature can suffer critical damage to his nervous system, heart, liver and brain. For example, on an 80 degree day, temperatures inside a parked car, with the windows partially open, can exceed 100 degrees in 5 minutes, and over 120 degrees in just 10 minutes! For important, helpful hot weather tips to help protect our pets this summer, click here.
Tips to find the perfect pet sitter - http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/10-tips-to-find-the-perfect-pet-sitter-1877335/http://www.ospcablog.ca/?p=173.
ASPCA tip on boarding facilities - http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-sitters-and-boarders.aspx
Coyote Attacks continue so protect your pets at all times when they are outside.
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PET LOST AND FOUND E-MAIL NOTICES FROM SCASC
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Laguna Hills Citizens who sign up with SCASC at BlandMJ@AOL.com help protect their pets through our Free Lost and Found Pet e-mails to everyone on the Laguna Hills e-mail list. If you lose or find a pet e-mail us a description of the pet, when and where it was lost or found, and your name, phone # and/or e-mail address for contact information. The anxiety you feel when you lose or find a pet in Laguna Hills is because it is not tolerable to turn a defenseless pet over to the Orange County Shelter with its high kill rate. While most other So. County Cities have or share safe City Shelters, the Laguna Hills City Council has chosen to retain the worst animal control services available - the 70 year old County Shelter 20 miles away that is consistently overcrowded, and has a consistently high kill rate. These are the same services we had before we became a City 20 years ago.
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The Orange County Shelter director says in this Sept. 24, 2011 news story in the OC Register - "By state law, the county shelter is required to hold unidentified animals for a minimum of four days and identified animals (meaning those with tags) for a minimum of seven days." - See this story in the OC Register - http://www.ocregister.com/news/feral-318834-cats-county.html?cb=1316967818 - Feral cats born to be wild
The looming question here is what about microchip ID in pets? Why is this story saying only "those with tags"? Our City Council in Laguna Hills is always telling us the County tries to return pets with microchip IDs and/or tags to their owners immediately after they are picked up and before they are taken to the County Shelter. Is this not true? Tags are easily lost when pets are lost but all brands of microchip IDs should be accessible to the County Shelter through the use of Universal Scanners. Is this happening? One of the deficits noted in the Lake Forest 2006-07 of the Orange County Shelter, was that they were not using a Universal Scanner for all the different microchip IDs that people had implanted in their pets. We have never been publicly assured that this deficit has been corrected.
Please be sure get your pets microchiped and be sure your dogs have ID on their collars to protect them. Shelters report the leading cause of lost animals not being returned to their homes is due to lack of identification. BE SURE your PET HAS ID!!!
Always keep your dogs on leashes on trails and in parks to keep our neighborhoods safe and to enable others to enjoy the trails, streets and parks without being fearful. And Please always keep your dogs and cats indoors unless they are constantly supervised related to the ongoing Coyote Problem.
Sick Ducks Reported in South County
OC Animal Care has responded to numerous calls of sick and deceased ducks at several different small lakes in the City of Lake Forest. At this point, Botulism is suspected but has not been confirmed, as tests are being done to make the determination. Many of the sick ducks are being taken to the Wetlands and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Huntington Beach.
Residents are encouraged to call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 if they see any deceased or sick ducks, as these animals can perpetuate the disease if not impounded. The public is also asked to not feed the ducks, as excess material in the lake can contribute to this disease in the birds.
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IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR CA. PETS & PET OWNERS
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=94119 Beginning January 2012, Bill SB 917 prohibits the sale of animals on streets, in parking lots and from other similar public venues, and increases the penalty for animal cruelty by neglect to up to one year of incarceration. A Victory for California's Animals. Unregulated animal sales are an animal welfare problem in addition to posing problems for consumers. Many of these animals are bred and raised in poor conditions and are often sick at the time of sale. They are usually not spayed or neutered, which further contributes to the tens of thousands of homeless animals that are euthanized in California each year. Thank you to Rose T. for this info.
Join the ASPCA in helping to fight PUPPY MILLS at http://www.nopetstorepuppies.com/ and spread the work on social networks.
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=94119 Beginning January 2012, Bill SB 917 prohibits the sale of animals on streets, in parking lots and from other similar public venues, and increases the penalty for animal cruelty by neglect to up to one year of incarceration. A Victory for California's Animals. Unregulated animal sales are an animal welfare problem in addition to posing problems for consumers. Many of these animals are bred and raised in poor conditions and are often sick at the time of sale. They are usually not spayed or neutered, which further contributes to the tens of thousands of homeless animals that are euthanized in California each year. Thank you to Rose T. for this info.
Join the ASPCA in helping to fight PUPPY MILLS at http://www.nopetstorepuppies.com/ and spread the work on social networks.
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Tuesday, October 11, at 4 pm Irvine City Council will be voting on animal welfare issues, come and speak or just listen. You can make a difference for animals and the people who care about them. 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California 92623-9575, (949) 724-6000
Saturday, October 15, Choose a Chihuahua, 10 am to 2 pm at the Orange County Animal Shelter at 561 The City Drive in the city of Orange. For more information go to ocpetinfo.com or call 714-935-6848
Saturday, November 19, Laguna Woods Cat Club Foster Program Holiday Boutique. Don't miss this wonderful event with something for everyone. Location Clubhouse 7 on Moulton Pkwy. North of El Toro at the signal at the top of the hill. To see more details, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239215906118627
Thursday, November 24, RUFF’s ( www.RuffRescue.org ) Spectacular Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast (or vegetarian option). Seating times: 11am-2pm Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach Adults: $35 Children 12 and under:$15 Call now for reservations: 949-494-9650. To volunteer for this event: call 949-580-1092 *** If you can, please bring a bag or two of pet food to donate to the RUFF Pet Food Drive for unemployed, seniors and those who can no longer afford pet food to receive a free raffle ticket. Pet food supplies for the Pet Food Bank have recently dried up so RUFF needs to gather a stock pile for now and the future. Thank You from RUFF and all the Pet Owners who are trying to keep their pets in these very tough times. ** This is an incredibly delicious and entertaining event! You can bring your well-behaved dog with you! Profits go directly to helping abandoned, ill and injured animals, saving animals from kill shelters and the Pet Food Drive, etc. See more at www.ruffrescue.org
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Saturday, October 8 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join OC Parks and the Laguna Canyon Foundation on for a special Weekend at the Nix Center - Amazing Raptors: Hawks, Owls & Falcons. Meet the hawks, owls, and falcons from the Orange County Birds of Prey Center. A live raptor presentation by Peggy Chase of Birds of Prey for ages 8 and up will be held at 2:00 PM learn more at www.lagunacanyon.org and sign up while you can!
Tuesday, October 11, at 4 pm Irvine City Council will be voting on animal welfare issues, come and speak or just listen. You can make a difference for animals and the people who care about them. 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, California 92623-9575, (949) 724-6000
Saturday, October 15, Choose a Chihuahua, 10 am to 2 pm at the Orange County Animal Shelter at 561 The City Drive in the city of Orange. For more information go to ocpetinfo.com or call 714-935-6848
Saturday, November 19, Laguna Woods Cat Club Foster Program Holiday Boutique. Don't miss this wonderful event with something for everyone. Location Clubhouse 7 on Moulton Pkwy. North of El Toro at the signal at the top of the hill. To see more details, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239215906118627
Thursday, November 24, RUFF’s ( www.RuffRescue.org ) Spectacular Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast (or vegetarian option). Seating times: 11am-2pm Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach Adults: $35 Children 12 and under:$15 Call now for reservations: 949-494-9650. To volunteer for this event: call 949-580-1092 *** If you can, please bring a bag or two of pet food to donate to the RUFF Pet Food Drive for unemployed, seniors and those who can no longer afford pet food to receive a free raffle ticket. Pet food supplies for the Pet Food Bank have recently dried up so RUFF needs to gather a stock pile for now and the future. Thank You from RUFF and all the Pet Owners who are trying to keep their pets in these very tough times. ** This is an incredibly delicious and entertaining event! You can bring your well-behaved dog with you! Profits go directly to helping abandoned, ill and injured animals, saving animals from kill shelters and the Pet Food Drive, etc. See more at www.ruffrescue.org
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Visit website@aspca.org to learn more about supporting puppy mill reform
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
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*** Fall is here again and Operation Blankets of Love needs your help to help shelter animals at http://www.operationblanketsoflove.com/ provides recycled and new pet-related items to comfort stray, sick, neglected and abused homeless animals in shelters, rescues and foster homes. They also partner with other organizations to provide relief and comfort to animals displaced or endangered by catastrophe.
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PETS & PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
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Track Samantha Gowen OC Register Staff Writer and Pet Reporter online at her new address - ocregister.com/pets
Also look for OC Register Reporter Erika Ritchie who writes a lot of pet and wildlife stories.
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HOW TO CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Laguna Hills City Council
Laguna Hills e-mail - ccouncil@di.laguna-hills.ca.us for all City Council Members
City web site - www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
phone - 949-707-2610 fax 949-707- 2614
Orange County Supervisors:
Pat Bates: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, the community of Newport Coast, & the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, and Wagon Wheel PatBates@ocgov.com
Shawn Nelson: Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, PlacentaAudra.Adams@ocgov.com
Janet Nguyen: Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminister janet.nguyen@ocgov.com
*** Fall is here again and Operation Blankets of Love needs your help to help shelter animals at http://www.operationblanketsoflove.com/ provides recycled and new pet-related items to comfort stray, sick, neglected and abused homeless animals in shelters, rescues and foster homes. They also partner with other organizations to provide relief and comfort to animals displaced or endangered by catastrophe.
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PETS & PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
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Track Samantha Gowen OC Register Staff Writer and Pet Reporter online at her new address - ocregister.com/pets
Also look for OC Register Reporter Erika Ritchie who writes a lot of pet and wildlife stories.
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HOW TO CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Laguna Hills City Council
Laguna Hills e-mail - ccouncil@di.laguna-hills.ca.us for all City Council Members
City web site - www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
phone - 949-707-2610 fax 949-707- 2614
Orange County Supervisors:
Pat Bates: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, the community of Newport Coast, & the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, and Wagon Wheel PatBates@ocgov.com
Shawn Nelson: Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placenta
Janet Nguyen: Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminister janet.nguyen@ocgov.com
Bill Campbell: Anaheim, Brea, Irvine, Orange, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda.
Bill.Campbell@ocgov.com
Bill.Campbell@ocgov.com
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**** Please see the SCASC list of Pet Rescue Groups and Pet Related Businesses by scrolling down to the bottom of this blog site ****
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