Haute Dog Pageants Winners
4Senior Dog: "Yoshi" - 11 yrs., toy poodle, Mr. Belmont Shore (Long Beach)
4Pug: "Thurston Howl" - 2 yrs., Mr. Wrigley (Long Beach)
4French Bulldog: "Napolean" - 10 months, Little Mr. San Francisco
4English Bulldog: "Winston" - 2 yrs., Mr. Big Bear Lake 

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Valentine's Day Yappy Hour & Card Contest

HAUTE DOGS and Justin Rudd! sponsored a handmade Valentine's card contest for 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.  More than 500 cards were submitted. Click for photos.

TOP PRIZE: Congratulations to Grace Ellen McAdam, a third grade student in Ms. Graham's class at St. Cyprian's in Long Beach. She and her class will receive a pizza party for up to 30 people. 

Howl'oween Parade Photo Galleries 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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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

Get a $100 Voucher to Spay or Neuter your Long Beach-area Dog
HAUTE DOG FIX CANINE SPAY & NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM 

Long Beach Animal Care Services and Justin Rudd’s Haute Dogs network have joined forces to get (160) Long Beach dogs fixed during 2010 in the "Haute Dog Fix" canine spay and neuter voucher program.  This program will provide one $100 canine spay and neuter vouchers to the first (160) Long Beach residents to get their dogs fixed at a participating local veterinary hospital or clinic.

“This incentive plan provides an immediate savings of $170 for those residents willing to get their dogs fixed before December 31, 2010”, says Justin Rudd, Founder of the Community Action Team (CAT) and Haute Dogs network.  Residents will not only receive $100 discounted from the cost of the spay and neuter procedure but also, their annual dog license renewal will fall from $90 per year to only $20 per year; a savings of $70 per year!

Vouchers are only good at local veterinary hospitals and clinics participating in the program.  Availability and pricing will vary.  Residents must first secure a voucher by contacting Animal Care Services and call ahead for pricing and appointment information.  The following local veterinary hospitals and clinics have agreed to participate in the program:

• Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital, 2251 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, 562-427-2889
• Belmont Heights Animal Hospital, 255 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, 562-439-6871
• Belmont Shore Animal Hospital, 6222 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, 562-961-0028
• Bixby Animal Clinic, 3938 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, 562-426-4066
• Clinico, 9325 Slauson Avenue, Pico Rivera, 90660, 1-888-WE-SPAY-LA
• Clinico, 957 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731, 1-888-WE-SPAY-LA
• Golden State Humane Society, 555 E. Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, 562-423-8406
• Mercy Animal Medical Center, 2141 E. Market Street, Long Beach, CA, 90505, 562-423-5458
• Parkview Pet Hospital, 4103 Viking Way, Suite A, Long Beach, 562-425-8140
• VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital, 10701 South Street, Cerritos, CA 90703, 562-926-3600

To receive a voucher, dog owners must be Long Beach residents and show proof of identification.  Here's how to get a voucher:

• In person: Animal Care Services at 7700 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 (must show proof of residence)
• By Mail: Please call (562) 570-PETS (7387).  The voucher will be mailed only to the address of record.  The veterinary hospital will require proof of identification before accepting the voucher.
• In the Field: Animal Control Officers may also distribute vouchers as needed.  Proof of residence must be provided.

NOTE: Voucher expires 90 days from issue date.

The Village is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  The Village is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all holidays.  A full listing of Frequently Asked Questions and answers regarding this program are posted online at Haute Dog Fix. For further information regarding Animal Care Services or to receive tips on responsible pet ownership, please call 570-PETS (7387) or visit www.longbeach.gov/acs.  (Note:  after-hours emergency phone calls for Animal Care Services are automatically transferred to the Fire Department for dispatch service).

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