Justin Rudd's
So Cal DOG e-News
compiled weekly by Justin Rudd! for his 11,000+ subscribers
Thurs., July 17, 2008
presented this week by
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HAUTE DOG OF THE WEEK
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DOG ADOPTION, BOARDING, DAY CARE, training & MORE!
Just 20 minutes north of LB - Beagles & Buddies, 2661 N. Strozier Ave., El Monte, 91733. Lotsa great dogs. Bring yours to "meet and greet" Open House Wed, Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 10 am - 4 p.m. www.beaglesandbuddies.org Ph 626 444 9664
PET SITTING, OVERNIGHT CARE, DOG WALKING & EXERCISE
Alpha is proud to be Long Beach and Orange County's first choice for pet sitting, overnight care, dog walking & daycare for over 10 years! This summer, whether you're going on vacation or just to work we'll keep things ordinary with our extraordinary care. Become a part of our family, order online at www.alphapetcare.com or call our 'haute'-line 866.SiT.FiDO (866.748.3436). Licensed, Insured, Bonded, & Pet CPR Certified.
PLEASE ADOPT
Check out the mixes and purebreds at the L.A. city shelter system or the L.A. County shelter system or Long Beach Animal Care Services. And, check out rescue groups on Petfinder.com and 1-800-Save-a-Pet.
THE COMPUTERMEISTER CAN HELP!
Hardware problems? Software trouble? Computer viruses? Is Microsoft Office driving you crazy? One phone call is all your computer needs! I have years of experience with setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting Windows and Mac computers, networks and software. My hourly rates are reasonable and I come to your house or office in L.A. and Orange counties without any travel charges. Night and weekend appointments available. Call Kai at (213) 254-7480 or e-mail to kai@thecomputermeister.com Web site: www.thecomputermeister.com
July 23 - Oct. 15
LONG BEACH LOSERS - 12-week team weight-loss contest (youth and adults welcome)
$14,750 was awarded last year! Five-person teams will compete to lose weight over a 12-week period. Wednesday weigh-ins, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Runners' High, 5338 E. Second St., Long Beach (Belmont Shore), 90803. Initial weigh-ins/registration is Wed., July 23 at Runners' High. Last weigh-in is Wed., Oct. 15 at Runners' High. Optional beachfront body sculpt classes with instructor Justin Rudd (founder/director of the Long Beach Losers contest) is each weigh-in Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 1 Granada Ave. on the boat launch ramp. www.JustinRudd.com
July 26 & 27
"SAY, 'CHEESE,' LONG BEACH!" (summer edition) 24-HOUR DIGITAL PHOTO CONTEST
contest is July 26-27, 2008, noon - noon; reception/exhibit is Sat., Aug. 2, noon - 4 p.m. WaMu Bank on 2nd St. A 24-hour digital photo contest for amateurs and professionals hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.). Entry is free and all ages are welcome. The contest's mission is to capture, in a single day, images of Long Beach that celebrate this vast, vivid, vibrant city. We expect that this Long Beach family album of sorts will inspire, amuse, and on occasion, disturb. The public is welcome to view the top 200+ images at a free outdoor exhibit of the contest's images on Sat., Aug. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Washington Mutual Bank, 5200 E. 2nd St. in Belmont Shore. Awards will be announced at 2 p.m. during the exhibit/reception, and more than $1,000 will be awarded. Details and rules at www.JustinRudd.com.
DOG BEACH IN LONG BEACH
All day, daily, off-leash, 3 acres. www.DogZone.org.
Our Pets: They Know Us, And Love Us Anyway
new column in LBPost.com
RALPH'S RUFFS
- PUG VS. CAT
- AMAZING JOURNEY
- SPECIAL ADOPTION
- SWIMMING WITH DOGS
CALIFORNIA MAY RECOGNIZE PET TRUSTS
With unanimous votes in the State Assembly and Senate last week, the Calif. Legislature sent Gov. Schwarzenegger a bill designed to protect companion animals after the deaths of their owners. "Pets are an important part of the American family," Sen. Yee said in a statement. "SB 685 will make pet trusts enforceable and assure that the wishes of pet owners are respected." Tom Martin is an estate planning attorney with Foresight Legal Group in downtown Long Beach. Call Tom today to schedule your complimentary consultation on how you can protect your pet's future: (562) 219-3290.
with Matt Lauer:
See Justin on the TODAY show and KTLA-TV live morning news
July 4 Bike Parade TV coverage
Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic of South Orange County
now open. Low-cost spay and neuter. Well, not only have I done that at Alicia Pet Care Center, but now I have built a facility specifically dedicated to that effort. Additionally, all net proceeds from the Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic will be donated to The Pet Rescue Center. -Dr. Matthew Wheaton
Local Artist Exhibition
Once Upon a Story is hosting local artist J. Howell "Dogs in the Window." From July 11- 27. He uses mixed media to capture the essence of our four-legged friends. Mr. Howell is happy to create a portrait of your pet from a photo or an in person visit. $5 from each sale will be donated to Hearts for Hounds www.HeartsForHounds.com Once Upon a Story, 3740 E. 4th St., Belmont Heights (562) 433-6856
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
WITH FRIENDS OF LONG BEACH ANIMALS
Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Officers. FREE TO ALL. Thurs., July 31, Signal Hill Community Center, 1780 E. Hill St., Signal Hill (just West of Cherry and down the hill from Signal Hill Police Department). 6:30 p.m. Refreshments, Social and Voting; 7 p.m. Program. We share our earth with a variety of animals. Some of the most misunderstood are creatures that crawl. The "live" classroom-type presentation will be full of information to help us not to be fearful of our different kinds of animal friends. The evening will also teach us how to stay safe around these creatures and how to respect their different lifestyles. Presentation by Steven Strichart and members of the Southern Calif. Herpetology Association and Long Beach Animal Control Officer Kevin Law. FRIENDS OF LONG BEACH ANIMALS, (562) 988-7647. SAVINGS LIVES THROUGH SPAY/NEUTER & EDUCATION.
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course
THIS SAT., JULY 19
Bring your dog: Help pick up debris at the dog beach on Sat.
WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND HERE Long Beach Press-Telegram - The 30-Minute Beach Cleanup in Long Beach celebrated its ninth year of the monthly cleanup last month. Parents' Fri. at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal
Uldis Gives You 10% Discount at TriSports.com!
Get ready to play! This is where you can get your swimming, biking, and running gear all in one place. And more! TriSports.com has great selections, brand names, and best of all, low prices! As a member of Team Trisports.com I can extend you a 10% discount on purchases over $25. Just use the promotional code ULIEP-S with your order. So, focus in and let TriSports.com help you make the play!
See new pics of me and Rosie
Here on photographer Samuel Lippke's blog and more Here on my "about Justin Rudd!" page.
A Pekingese WHO PAINTS
Hello Justin, My name is Elizabeth and I am subscribed to your Yahoo group. "ZIGGY" is an 8 lb. Pekingese dog who loves to paint. He has been painting since 2007 and has created 7 paintings to date. On July 19th, Ziggy will have some of his artwork auctioned at the 2nd annual Bow Wow Wow celebrity fundraising event held at the Playboy Mansion. Ziggy has been featured on ABC News, SBS World News Australia, FOX 11 News (Good Day LA), Palm Springs Life magazine and San Diego Pet magazine. He donates a portion of his proceeds to the Forget Me Not Peke Rescue in Palm Springs. I have included some links to Ziggy's videos and news clips:
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0AWsx68puQ
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifKeryPylS8
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_yuchpZy0A
-Elizabeth Monacelli, Lion Dog Art
San Pedro's new, nearly $14 million animal shelter and its missing misters.
The oversight was the focus also of a Daily Breeze story.
Dog-Gone Cat-a-Strophic HUGS, SLURPS and SLOBBERS event
July 27, 10-4 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter located at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo.
Junior Lifeguards will be attending, too:
Volunteers needed for Justin Rudd's 110th consecutive monthly "30-Minute Beach Cleanup" in Belmont Shore this Sat.
July 19, 10 a.m. All ages welcome. This Sat., July 19, the cleanup will take place from 10-10:30 and the door prizes (tix from the Aquarium of the Pacific and Armada baseball; free Golden Spoon Yogurt coupons; gift cards from Aroma di Roma) & refreshments from Duthie Power Services and JetBlue Airways will be given immediately following on the beach at the end of Granada Ave. in Belmont Shore. The event will be ended at approx. 10:50.
Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Sun., July 20 at 10 a.m., spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village
BECOME A HERO TO THE ANIMALS BY JOINING FRIENDS OF LONG BEACH ANIMALS
in the war to stop the deadly cycle of pet overpopulation and animal abuse. In Long Beach alone, thousands of animals lose their lives due to these preventable problems. Be your own HERO TO THE ANIMALS. Become a member of FRIENDS OF LONG BEACH ANIMALS for as little as $20 a year. Sponsor the spay/neuter of a dog for $75 or a cat for $25. For more information or to donate through PayPal go to www.FOLBA.org. SAVING LIVES THRU SPAY/NEUTER & EDUCATION SINCE 1989.
JUSTIN'S WEEKLY HAUTE LINKS
- Justin Rudd's Dog Photography on the beach | $75 Special
- Long Beach Dog Beach -- Long Beach (open daily, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Noah's Bark
- Sante D'or Foundation
- Downtown Dog Rescue
- H.A.R.T.
- Ken-Mar Rescue
Metropolitan Community Church (MCCLA) presents the 2008 Blessing of the Animals
at their new home in Los Feliz. This annual event honors animals as an important part of God's creation. July 26, 11 a.m. Pet Blessings. Open house and refreshments to follow until 2 p.m., 4953 Franklin Avenue, 5 Blocks West of Vermont, Los Angeles, 90027. (323) 669-3434. www.mccla.org. MCCLA is a place where all of God's children are welcome, with a special and affirming outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Olympic officials tell restaurants to hold the dog
BEIJING (AP) -- Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games. Dog meat has been struck from the menus of officially designated Olympic restaurants, and Beijing tourism officials are telling other outlets to discourage consumers from ordering dishes made from dogs, the official Xinhua News Agency reported today. Waiters and waitresses should "patiently" suggest other options to diners who order dog, it said, quoting city tourism bureau Vice Director Xiong Yumei. Dog, known in Chinese as "xiangrou," or "fragrant meat," is eaten by some Chinese for its purported health-giving qualities. Beijing isn't the first Olympic host to slap a ban on the dish. South Korea banned dog meat during the 1988 Seoul Olympics by invoking a law prohibiting the sale of "foods deemed unsightly." After the Olympics, the ban was not strictly enforced. Dog meat is also eaten in some other Asian countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines and Laos.
Pooch Parade, Ventura State Beach
Sun., July 20, 9 - 4
Orange County Super Adoption Event
Sun., July 27, 10 - 5
INSIDE/OUT ANNOUNCES ASSISTANCE ADVENTURE TRIP
TO AID IN GREEK ANIMAL WELFARE CRISIS
inside/out (www.theinsideandout.com), developers of "Humanitourism" trips that combine humanitarian project work with guided adventure travel, announces an assistance adventure trip to Greece in Oct. 2008 to aid in the inhumane conditions that exist for dogs in Greece.
Your puppy's "mouthing" off
When mouthing, those sharp puppy milk teeth can leave quite an impression. But without fingers, puppies explore the world with their mouths.
On or off the furniture?
If you don't want your puppy on the couch, or other furniture, it's best to train him to stay off while he's still a puppy before he gets too comfortable.
Medicating your puppy
Knowing how to give your puppy medication is necessary to his health and happiness. Never medicate without a vet's prescription.
LATE LICENSING FEES WAIVED THIS SUN. IN LONG BEACH
One of the best ways to keep your pet safe and healthy is to license and microchip your dog. More than 12,500 animals pass through the Long Beach Animal Shelter each year, many of them returned quickly to their owners because they have up-to-date licenses and microchip technology. For one day only - Sun., July 20 - the City of Long Beach will waive late fees for licensing at the spcaL.A. Vaccination & Microchip Clinic. This special event will take place from 10 am to 2 p.m. at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village, 7700 E. Spring St. No appointment is necessary.
JUSTIN TALKS ABOUT THE DOG BEACH ON CH. 3 - CHARTER CABLE
Tune in to Long Beach Treasures: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. WATCH NOW
Is there any chance that he might bite my child?"
If you're not concerned, you really should be. I don't mean to scare you, but the truth is, approximately 80% of dog bites happen to children under five, and 80% of those are in the face. And, most alarmingly, most dog bites happen by the family dog. Check out this dog training book and audio series for parents who are expecting a new baby.
Could your dog be a therapy dog? Orientation & Site Visit
July 19 10 a.m. The Orange County SPCA's pet-assisted therapy program PAWS) has openings for Volunteer/Dog teams to visit hospitals, nursing homes and children's homes throughout Orange County. Minimum Age Requirements: Dogs must be one year old, handlers 18 years of age. Dogs must be spayed or neutered. For adequate preparation of Orientation materials, reservations are required. Please contact Kim Pagones (714) 777-5524 or k9therapy@earthlink.net to reserve your spot before the day of the event. Anaheim Public Library/ Sunkist Branch 901 South Sunkist. The facility site visits are on the same day -- following orientation.
Running the Iditarod - talk by Karen Ramstead
July 19 3:30-8 p.m. Don't miss the chance to hear all about Karen's experience running the Iditarod with her purebred team of Siberians. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. there will be a taco bar and cash bar for drinks. Karen will begin
speaking at approximately 5 p.m. Seating is limited and tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. $30 and only $20 for children under 16. Kecia Stewart - keciastewart@aol.com or kecia43@yahoo.com. Del Agave Gril,l 215 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente
Hemopet Open House and Bubble Bath Day
July 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included with the bath is a nail trim, ear cleaning, and scarf, for a $20 donation benefiting Greyhound Rescue. Bring a towel! Vendors on site. Garden Grove.
Agility Handling Workshop
July 20 noon to 4 p.m. San Clemente
The Cost of a Dog
The costs of a new puppy vary significantly. A mixed breed from a local animal shelter will be a lot cheaper than a pure breed, and the quality of the pure breed will push the purchase price even higher. "Show quality" puppies with impressive pedigrees and desired conformation characteristics will be much more expensive than those designated as "pet quality." In addition, the type of purebred dog will directly affect the costs. Common breeds, such as cocker spaniels, schnauzers and beagles will cost less than the same quality of rare breeds.
Small to medium-sized dogs
- Estimated life span: 14 years
- First year: $740 to $1,325
- Estimated annual costs thereafter: $500 to $875
Total cost over a dog's lifetime is about $7,240 to $12,700.
city of L.A. citywide adoptathon this weekend
at the city's six animal shelters. The event will feature a more than 60 percent reduction in adoption fees -- $43 for dogs and $28 for cats. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. July 19 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. July 20. In the Long Beach area, the Harbor Animal Shelter is located at 957 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro. These low adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, microchip, vaccinations and a one-year license (dogs). www.laanimalservices.com
Pet Orphans begins dog DNA testing
Now dog DNA testing has been around for awhile (actually since 2007 according to this wikipedia article) but Pet Orphans has just recently began doing dog DNA testing on a few of our harder to place dogs, because, according to them, the test is beneficial to both the dog and the adopter. The Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis can identify 134 of the approx 150 AKC registered breeds, and with 90% accuracy give a dog's heritage going back 3 generations. A blood sample is taken from the animal and sent off to a lab. Approximately 3 weeks later the results come back.
Accountant charged with stealing $2.7 million in pet insurance money
An El Segundo accountant has been charged with stealing $2.7 million from a pet insurance company and transferring it into international bank accounts, authorities said. Stephen Anthony Frlekin, 58, allegedly stole the money between Feb. and June 2008 while he worked as an accountant for Veterinary Pet Insurance in Brea, according to an Orange County district attorney's office news release. -- Tony Barboza, View article
Martha Stewart's dog grooming routine
for her French bulldogs, Francesca and Sharkey. View article and photo. - Donna Littlejohn
San Pedro's new animal shelter needs volunteers
It's bigger and way nicer than the former facility, which was half a century old and cramped beyond reason. But with the city of L.A. undergoing budget cuts, the shelter at 957 N. Gaffey St. is in need of your help. Shelter volunteer Theresa Sardisco tells us there will be a meeting for prospective volunteers at 1 p.m. Sat. at the shelter. The new Harbor Volunteer Coordinator, Mercedes Grey, will be on hand to talk about the needs and how local volunteers can help. View article - Donna Littlejohn
OC Super Adoption Event July 27
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. More than 40 rescue groups will be bringing over 700 homeless dogs, cats, and rabbits to find their forever homes. The Irvine Animal Care Center is located at 6443 Oak Canyon Rd., Irvine, 92618. www.irvineshelter.org
Justin's new Beach Body Sculpting classes
Certified group fitness instructor Justin Rudd's Beach Body Sculpting classes, July 23 - Oct. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 per class or $65/advance for all 13 classes, or $60/advance for any eight classes. Bring a water bottle, a pair of your own light hand weights (10-lb. max., 3-8 lbs. per hand recommended, Justin will use 10 lbs.) and a large towel to the classes. Meet on the concrete boat launch ramp at 1 Granada Ave. in Belmont Shore. Free parking when you enter the gate at 1 Granada Ave., if the gate arm is up (usually is by 5:30 p.m.). We'll do presses, lunges, squats, situps, pushups, stretching, etc. See the Sample video and Web site.
Want to be Haute Dog of the Week?
Visit www.HauteDogs.org to see what all we need, but basically it's a photo and several sentences about your dog. Haute Dogs are needed now. First come, first serve. Email the info and photo to Justin@JustinRudd.com.
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