Latte
Latte is an adorable, teensy, 4 year old female Chocolate Toy Poodle. She is so kissy and cuddly and loves the lap. Latte weighs all of 7 pounds, is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and spayed. Latte has a non-shedding coat. She is great with other pets and with kids. If interested in meeting Latte, please contact Mary Chatman at 323 758 8992 or email maryslittlelambs@ca.rr.com
Panda is an adorable 5 month old, male, Terrier mix. He is very sweet and great with other pets and kids. Panda is vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. If interested in meeting Panda, please contact Mary Chatman at 323 758 8992 or email maryslittlelambs@ca.rr.com
Coby is approx. one year old, is a male Terrier/Daschund /Corgie, mix. He weighs about 15 pounds is a great family pet, good with kids, cats and other dogs. He is vaccinated and microchipped. If interested in meeting Coby, please contact mary Chatman at 323 758 8992 or e mail her at: maryslittlelambs@ca.rr.com
Those animals deserve to be more than just a statistic. Join us in remembering the animals killed by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control in a candlelight vigil on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Carson Animal Shelter.
On Sunday, April 6, 2008, Los Angeles County shelters will be closed to the public, and that is when the most killing will take place. This candlelight vigil will also remember those animals that will be killed on Sunday.
The candlelight vigil will feature speakers who had animals that they were going to rescue or adopt needlessly killed by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control and those who had animals they were going to rescue or adopt die at a Los Angeles County shelter due to the neglect of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
If you’d like to speak at the candlelight vigil or to RSVP, contact Ryan Olshan at Ryan.Olshan@strongtypes.com.
Stanley is a sweet little Terrier we rescued from a local Shelter. Stanley is about 10 months old, weighs about 9 pounds. He is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. He is good with other dogs and kids. Perfect little pet for for a family or with seniors or anyone living in small spaces. If interested, please contact Mary Chatman at 323 758 8992 or email maryslittlelambs@ca.rr.com
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: Public Relations Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Lifeguards have reported as many as 50 free roaming dogs at any one time in this area. Free roaming dogs pose a significant risk to the health and safety of these animals. All Angelenos are reminded they must comply with the City’s Leash Law. LA Animal Services is increasing patrols in the
Recently a reported hypothermic seal attempting to beach at the
Two years ago, dogs prevented a domoic sea lion from beaching, chasing her into the water each time she tried. The animal ultimately drowned. Domoic causes seizures and disorientation, if a sea lion is not allowed to beach, it will most likely drown.
Marine Animal Rescue has rescued 49 marine mammals so far in 2008, with 7 marine mammals and 6 sea birds rescued just this past weekend.
The majority of the birds rescued are Oiled Grebe’s. Grebe’s hips are placed so far back on their body that they cannot move well on land and become easy targets for playful or aggressive dogs. Harbor Seals and Elephant Seals cannot climb well which explains why these animals are seldom seen on the rocks; they need the beach.
Dogs are susceptible to diseases (Leptospirosis or Bruceloss) when they come in contact with Sea Lions. Sea Lions have been known to inflict fatal bites to dogs.
For 20 years, Marine Animal Rescue volunteers, working in concert with LA Animal Services, has come to the aid of entangled or beached whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and sea birds along the
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The Bumper Foundation firmly belives the city’s new law requiring all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered will help control LA’s pet population and humanely decrease the number of cats and dogs abandoned and euthanized every year.
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA SIGNS SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE INTO LAW
LOS ANGELES - Pledging to continue the efforts to reduce pet euthanasia and control the City’s pet population, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, joined by Los Angeles City Councilmembers Richard Alarcón and Tony Cardenas, Los Angeles Department of Animal Services General Manager Ed Boks, Animal Rights Advocate Bob Barker, Humane Society of the United States President Wayne Pacelle, PETCO Foundation President Paul Jolly and local animal advocates, today signed the Spay/Neuter Ordinance, a new law that requires all pet owners in the City of Los Angeles to have their cats and dogs spayed or neutered.
“By requiring that all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered, we can help to humanely decrease the number of pets abandoned and euthanized each year,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “This ordinance, which contains clear guidelines and enforceable penalties, creates a valuable tool to take this city another step closer toward eliminating the unnecessary euthanasia of animals.”The Spay/Neuter Ordinance will require all pet owners in the City of Los Angeles to have their cats and dogs (four months of age and older) spayed or neutered, unless otherwise exempted because the animal competes, serves as a rescue or service animal, or unless the pet is a registered breeder.
Any person violating the spay/neuter law will be cited, and could be subject to up to a $500 dollar fine or 40 hours of community service.“This spay and neuter will move Los Angeles towards being the most humane city in America by educating pet owners to be more responsible, making our streets safer, reducing the number of animals killed each year in our shelters and allowing us to more effectively use our resources,” said Councilmember Alarcón.
“The problem in our city is not the animals but the human owners, “
“The problem in our city is not the animals but the human owners, and this ordinance will allow the Department of Animal services to target resources towards the worst offenders whose irresponsibility threaten public safety and fills our shelters with unwanted dogs and cats.”This new law, which aims to assist in humanely decreasing the number of cats and dogs abandoned and euthanized every year, also poses health benefits for the animals as well. Spaying reduces the risk of certain types of cancers and infections in females, especially if it is performed prior to the first heat. Moreover, neutering lessens a dog’s temptation to roam, as well as to fight, as studies show that the majority of dog bites are made by intact, untrained male dogs.The signing of this ordinance comes on heels of Spay Day USA 2008, an annual Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) coordinated event, during which, thousands of volunteers coast to coast host activities to educate and assist people with getting their pets spayed or neutered.“The Humane Society of the United States commends the Los Angeles City Council for passing this commonsense measure that will save animal lives and taxpayer dollars,” said Wayne Pacelle, HSUS president and CEO.
“Combined with the availability of financial assistance for pet owners in need, Los Angeles now has the tools in place for successfully ending the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals.”“As with so many important accomplishments, this Spay/Neuter law is not the end of the story, but rather just the beginning,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “We will continue to lead the effort by getting our dogs and cats spayed and neutered, licensed and permitted, and saving more animals’ lives.”The new Spay/Neuter law will take effect in April.
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Darryl RyanPress Deputy
Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Phone: 213-978-0741 Email: darryl.ryan@lacity.org
The Bumper Foundation, a Los Angeles Dog rescue and Dog adoption foundation asks you to please help save animals’ lives by supporting the California Healthy Pets Act (AB1634), which is coming up for a vote in the Senate in early ‘08.
The first ever state-wide neutering/spaying subsidy for low income families’ pets will be available from animal welfare group when AB1634 passes.
Please support AB1634. Copy, sign, and fax the attached letter.
It is best to also print your name, city & zip code. Please ask everyone you know to sign the letter & fax them to 310-274-2003.
Ask professionals your vet, business owners, corporations, and non profit organizations to write support letters on their letterheads & fax them to 310-274-2003.
Be part of history!
AB1634 is an important legislation concerning the costs of pet overpopulation. $250,000,000 of taxpayers’ dollars are spent each year on government funded shelters for the intake, housing, and euthanasia of dogs and cats.
An intact male dog can impregnate several female dogs, one female dog can give birth to a litter of 6 or more puppies. Those puppies can have their own litters within a year.
Cats are even worse.
The result is an overwhelming and undisputed problem of pet overpopulation.
AB1634 encourages owners to neuter/spay their pets. It requires no additional government funding. Enforcement of the neutering/spaying will be by existing Animal Control staff as part of their regular duties.
AB1634 does not impose undue burden on pet owners. Low-cost and free neutering/spaying is widely available throughout the state. The first state-wide neuterint/spaying subsidy for low income families’ pets will be available from animal welfare group when AB1634 passes the Senate.
AB1634 exempts guide/service/police dogs; owners of purebred or competitive dogs can get an exemption permit for a nominal fee. Sick pets are exempt if a veterinarian so determines.
AB1634 limits breeding from unlicensed people who profit from the sale of puppies and kittens without paying state and local income taxes. Many of these animals are unhealthy as a result of inbreeding, and end up in shelters because their owners cannot or will not pay for veterinarian bills, incurring additional taxpayers’ dollars.
I strongly urge you to support AB1634, the humane way to address the pet overpopulation problem and save taxpayers dollars. It is time to address this issue.
Sincerely,
City: Zip:
California State Legislature Information link:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
California Healthy Pets Act Home page
http://www.cahealthypets.com/ca-healthy-pets-ab-1634-home.php
While Los Angeles dog rescue and dog adoption groups made big progress when the Los Angeles City Council approved mandantory spay and neutering for dogs but we all know these political things take time… and time is the one thing hundreds of dogs don’t have. For them the clock still ticks.There is no moratorium on euthanasia.
When a dog comes into the Bumper Foundation, it’s our responsibility to provide a safe sanctuary. This means, food, shelter, and care. An average dog costs the foundation $12.00 per day. Bigger guys and gals cost more to board.
This Valentines Day we’re asking everyone to sposor a dog by joining Bumper’s Lonely Hearts Club.
Contribute by the day, week, or month.
Longer term donations are also very cool. If you’re a business or corporation become a yearly supporter. Sponsor a specific dog or give to our general fund for the many Los Angeles dogs at large or in shelters.
The gift of your heart goes directly to a dog’s heart.
This Valentines Day give a dog life.
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By Carla Hall, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
2:33 PM PST, February 1, 2008
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 1 today to approve mandatory sterilization of most pets at the age of 4 months or older - a decision greeted by cheers and applause from the crowded room at the Van Nuys City Hall - where the council meets the first Friday of every month.
The bill must get a second reading in a week, but it is expected to pass. A parade of supporters and opponents of the bill spoke passionately to the council, but in the end, the measure passed, with the sole dissenter being Councilman Bill Rosendahl.
He told the council that he was an animal lover, but he professed outrage at the thought of animal control officers knocking on the doors of people’s homes, calling it a “fascist-like” move.
The city has said enforcement of the measure, which affects dogs and cats, will be very low key.”Compassion rules the day!” exclaimed Judy Mancuso, who runs the campaign to pass a similar law on the state level and was one of more than 100 people at today’s meeting.”
I’m deeply disappointed,” said Cathie Turner, the executive director of Concerned Dog Owners of California. “We have to think about what to do next. The mission of our organization is to protect the health of our dogs.
The City Council has passed a bill that will force 95% of Angelinos to live with impaired dogs - not because they’re spayed and neutered, but because they’re spayed and neutered at the wrong age. “The organization believes the decision on when to spay or neuter, if at all, should be left to owners.
“Mandatory spay-neuter is a necessity,” said former game show host Bob Barker, who has donated millions to subsidize the sterilization procedure. “For decades I closed every ‘Price Is Right’ urging viewers to have their pets spayed. . . . I’d like to think all of us working together would be enough. But it’s not enough. We need legislation.”
His remarks were greeted with applause and hoots of approval. The parade of speakers supporting the legislation included INXS band member Garry Beers, who told the council that his wife works with a rescue organization.
“I have seen the hopeless cause these people face trying to find homes for these animals,” Beers said.
Other rescuers echoed his remarks, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the task of finding homes for unwanted pets.
“I would like my guest house not to be a permanent foster facility,” said Elizabeth Oreck, who works with a private rescue group. “I would like my taxes to be spent on something other than the housing and killing of animals.”
Welcome to the Bumper Foundation. We are a a 501(c)(3) non-profit Animal Rescue organization dedicated to making animal's lives happier and healthier in Los Angeles by creating a new paradigm by which animal needs are met in the 21st century.
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