RIP "Rosie": (Oct. 7, 1997 - Jan. 24, 2010); Rosie the Bulldog | Long Beach, Calif. Read more HERE.

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More than 400 Hairy-Legged Beauties to Compete

THE BULLDOG BEAUTY CONTESTwill be the main event at this year's Haute Dog Pageants on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. -- produced by beauty pageant and bulldog enthusiast Justin Rudd.  In addition to the Bulldog and French Bulldog contests, Rudd will include pageants for Pugs and Senior Dogs (all breeds/mixes, ages 10+).  Contestants ranging in age from four months to 17 years are expected to again travel to Long Beach, Calif., from as far as northern California, Las Vegas, and Arizona, to compete for the coveted 2010 titles.

The quadrapeds will parade across the center stage outdoors near the pond and grassy area of the Mareketplace Long Beach (corner of 2nd St. & PCH) and down a canopied 100-ft. red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers and a panel of real-life beauty queen judges.  Judging will be based on charm, first impression, face, figure and personality.

The Haute Dog Pageants are a fundraiser for Rudd's nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.) of which "Haute Dogs" and "Operation Santa Paws" are a part. Each dog in the contest donates a fee and several thousand dollars is expected to be raised from entry fees, front-row seating rentals along the runway and vendor space rentals. DETAILS/PHOTOS

Valentine's Card Contest for Abused & Abandoned Shelter Pets in Long Beach

HAUTE DOGS and Justin Rudd! are sponsoring a Valentine's contest that will benefit shelter pets in Long Beach.  The contest seeks Long Beach-area students (K-12) to create loveable Valentine's cards for the dogs and cats housed at the Long Beach Animal Care Services shelter.  Cards from adults are encouraged, too, but will not be judged in the contest.  Rudd says, "There are hundreds of dogs and cats in our city who are looking for love and affection while waiting for forever homes.  Let's show them our love this season. 

WE ENCOURAGE classrooms, scout groups, church youth groups, and other organizations to create cards for the animals."  Cards should be mailed or hand-delivered to Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 East Spring Street (MAP) Long Beach, CA 90815, on or before Fri., Feb. 12.  Students should place their name, grade level, teacher's name and school name on the very back of the card.  Cards will not be returned.

TOP PRIZE: The student who crates the winning card will receive a pizza party for their friends, classroom or group (up to 30 people).  Judging will take into consideration the grade level of the student, and will be based on creativity, originality, and first impression.  The folded cards should not exceed 5x7, and should not include any particular dog's name.  Volunteers will randomly assign a card to an animal.  The goal is to get at least one card per animal that will be attached to each pet's kennel through the Valentine's Day weekend.

IN ADDITION to the regular shelter hours, the public is invited to come view the cards and their creators, spend time with the animals and "fall in love" during a special Valentine's Day Yappy Hour from 3-4 p.m. (Sun., Feb. 14), Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 East Spring Street (MAP) Long Beach, CA 90808, where punch and cookies will be served to human guests, soft love songs will be playing, the shelter animals will receive special Valentine's goodies, and awards will be announced for the best Valentine's cards.  The Yappy Hour will surely allow visitors to find a 4-legged sweetheart to love.  Regular hours are Wed. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat. thru Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is closed Mon. and Tues.  Direct any questions to Justin@JustinRudd.com.   Visit http://longbeach.gov/acs

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Haute Dog Adoptions & Rescue Groups

ADOPTION IS a great option! CLICK HERE for a huge listing of shelters, rescues, and agencies Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach and all of Southern California where you can find beautiful, adoptable dogs of all breeds and mixes. MORE



Interfaith Blessing of the Animals; Contests, too!

BRING YOUR PETS and all the family. Fun contests before and after the Blessing ceremony. Exotic pets on display at noon include a wildcat, monkey, ground hog, owl, monitor lizard, 7' python and more! The event is Sat., Oct. 3, 2009, Marine Stadium, Long Beach | MAP | DETAILS
4 Pet Adoptions & Vendor Fair
Ugly dog & Cute dog contests, 11 a.m.
4 Interfaith Blessing of the Animals, noon, free
4 Chihuahua Beauty Contest, 1 p.m.

"BLESSING" PHOTO GALLERY 1 | 2 | 3

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Off-leash Dog Beach in Long Beach

DOG BEACH ZONE in Long Beach permits off-leash beach access for dogs and their owners in a 3-acre area, daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Dog Zone is at 4800 E. Ocean Blvd., basically between Roycroft and Argonne avenues at the water in Belmont Shore, 90803. THE LAW: ONE DOG PER ADULT. CLICK HERE for Dog Beach Zone map, driving directions, rules, photos and more details.

Illegal Breeding in Long Beach

Susanne Delima is the Long Beach Breeding Enforcement Coordinator.  It is illegal to breed dogs in Long Beach without a Breeding Permit and illegal to sell or adopt animals without a Transfer Permit.  More information is available online about the permitting process and the consequences. BREEDING ENFORCEMENT DETAILS

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