Animal Care Services

2023

KCal CBS News 
March 14, 2023

LONG BEACH ANIMAL SERVICES SEEKING INCREASE IN ADOPTIONS AS KENNELS BECOME OVERRUN

Due to a sudden increase in dogs, the Long Beach Animal Shelter has resorted to possible euthanasia in order to lessen the strain on their overrun kennels. 

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Long Beach Post
March 13, 2023

WITH SHELTER OVER CAPACITY, ANIMAL CARE OFFICIALS CONSIDER EUTHANASIA FOR SOME DOGS

After four years of striving toward a goal of saving every treatable animal, Long Beach’s animal shelter is faced with a difficult choice: Starting Tuesday, March 14, shelter officials may have to begin euthanizing dogs that likely are adoptable, though they might need a little extra care or training.

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NBC4 LA News
February 8, 2023

LONG BEACH ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AT CRITICAL CAPACITY

Human housing and the cost of living are critical to animal adoption placement. NBC4 LA highlights the impact they have on animals.

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Press Telegram
February 8, 2023

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Press Telegram
January 30, 2023

The Long Beach Animal Services Shelter is stocking up on bottles, formula, and blankets as they prepare for the numerous litter of kittens that will soon be at their doors.

Tabare Depaep, the foster program coordinator, is also looking for more Long Beach residents interested in becoming foster parents to help with the responsibilities that come with the upcoming kitten season.

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104.3 MYfm
January 20, 2023

LONG BEACH ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CRUSHES 2022 ADOPTION GOAL

Brent Dennis, Director of the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine joined Jennifer on Wake Up Call this morning to talk about the incredible work Long Beach Animal Care Services has done so far and what's next for them.

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Fox 11 LA News
January 18, 2023

LONG BEACH ANIMAL SERVICES HIT HIGHEST ADOPTION RATE EVER IN 2022

"The emphasis we’ve placed on community engagement and offsite adoption events over the past year has proven to be a successful strategy to get more animals into homes, thanks to our Animal Care Services staff and residents," said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. "We will build on this achievement so even more animals can be adopted."

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Signal Tribune
January 18, 2023

HIGHEST NUMBER OF ADOPTIONS IN FACILITY’S HISTORY

Animal Care Services works under a Compassion Saves model that emphasizes community outreach, education, guidance, and support services rather than euthanization. The facility also hired a Foster Coordinator, Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator, and two Volunteer Adoption Coordinators. 

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KTLA 5 News
January 18, 2023

LONG BEACH SHATTERS RECORD FOR PET ADOPTIONS IN 2022

“We have worked diligently to get as many animals as possible into loving, safe homes and our 2022 numbers reflect that commitment,” said Brent Dennis, Director of the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine. “I am so proud of the efforts made by our Animal Care Services staff and embrace by our community.”

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KTLA 5 News
January 1, 2023

READING TO ANIMALS AT LONG BEACH ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Long Beach Animal Care Services Pet Literacy Program promotes humane treatment and the socialization of animals through reading out loud. This program improves the shelter environment for our guests, creates a connection between people and animals, promotes socialization, and prepares the animals in our care for adoption.

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2022

12/30/22: Long Beach Animal Care Services now has a dedicated foster program

9/6/22: Press-Telegram Long Beach expands hours at Animal Care Services to increase adoptions 

8/8/22: Long Beach Local News (LBLN) Long Beach Animal Care Services At Critical Capacity

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