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It's important to be attuned to signs of discomfort and illness in your pet. For cats, look out for these symptoms.

Following our last post, on August 22th in Pasadena the volunteer group 2getherwefly will host a second event, again in conjunction with DogHaus restaurants. Come out and support us!

PAWS/LA has always been blessed with a constant stream of community support. Coming up on August 20th in Pasadena the volunteer group 2getherwefly has decided to host an event, in conjunction with DogHaus restaurants. They'll also be hosting another event in Azusa a few days later--more info to follow. Come out and support us!

Useful resource: Low-cost vaccine services.

Like humans, pets can suffer obesity, and it's important to take steps to ensure your furry friend stays healthy.

These survey findings prove the sheer extent of the human animal bond. That's why it's so important to keep service animals with their owners!

Help us keep our food pantry for low-income pet owners stocked. We need to do a pick up this Thursday. Location is 30 mins from our DTLA office. Round trip will take approximately 1.5 hours. We use a small Nissan van.

Check out this important event from Animal Care and Control. Help ease the burden on LA's animal shelters by taking advantage of rock-bottom adoption fees! The event goes from 8/10 - 9/10 and applies to ALL LA County Animal Care Centers.

Join the team today! Contact Ryan: [email protected]

Keeping up with the theme of getting outside with your pet, here's some information on Runyon Canyon, a great spot for a hike with your canine companion. For more info, check out:

https://www.laparks.org/dogpark/runyon-canyon

The timeless communion with nature takes on new dimensions when shared with an animal companion. In this blog post, we celebrate the experience of hiking with a dog and go over some safety concerns so that you and your pooch can have the best possible experience.



https://www.pawsla.org/blog/take-a-hike-with-your-dog-advice-and-safety-along-the-trail

Another Resource, this one from the non-profit Pet Orphans in Van Nuys. Thursday is open to walk-ins for ANY wellness exams. Vaccines, Dental Consultations/Cleaning and overall wellness care.

Walk-ins Welcome & Appointments
Thursday, July 18th
10am to 5pm
Full Staff Available

We're located at:

7720 Gloria Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 901-0190 Ext. 35 - Vet Clinic Receptionist: Kye
Vet Clinic Supervisor: Dasha Ext. 26

Veterinary Clinic - Pet Orphans of Southern California Affordable Veterinary Clinic REQUEST APPOINTMENT NOW EVERY THURSDAY is: EXAM/WELLNESS Day and Dental Consultations from 10am To 5pm. Book your online appointment TODAY! Veterinary Services NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR WELLNESS EXAMS & SURGERIES: (DOGS, CATS, RABBITS) Vet Clinic is NOW OPEN: Monday...

A new potential resource for those struggling to keep or care for their pets. This pet food pantry is located in Long Beach!

Homeless in Long Beach will get free food for their pets thanks to John Legend partnership Singer John Legend, who co-founded the pet food brand Kismet, helped Long Beach open a new center that lets the homeless feed their furry companions.

As you and your beloved pet venture out this Summer, watch out for these poisonous flowers. As a general rule, don't let your pet eat anything unless you know exactly what it is.

Hey friends. Going through the messages on our social channels, I notice a high volume of recent comments claiming to be selling PAWS/LA t-shirts, hoodies and other merchandise. These replies cleverly tag actual comments our community members have made. Please be aware that these are scams. The merchandise they sell is unofficial and none of the money raised through them will go to our fundraising efforts. For the time being, official PAWS/LA merch is available ONLY on the store page of our website, or through our partner, Bonfire. I have, and will continue to report any instances of these scams as they occur. However, they come with such frequency that it will be hard to catch everything. As always, thanks to our REAL supporters for their ongoing kindness and generosity.

Official PAWS/LA Store: https://www.pawsla.org/the-better-together-store.html

Official Merch on Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/pawsla-better-together-store/

Travelling with your pet this Summer? Make sure you stay safe. Stay posted for more Summer-themed petcare advice!

This one is pretty self-explanatory: DON'T LEAVE YOUR PET IN A HOT CAR! Not even for a minute.

PAWS/LA is here to serve pet-owning seniors, military veterans and those living with HIV. Call us today to find out more. And spread the word.

Happy 4th of July to all our friends, clients, donors and volunteers. And a special thank you to the military veterans we serve, ho served us so bravely in the past.

Make sure you keep your pets safe during 4th of July celebrations. Fireworks can cause nervous animals great distress.

PAWS/LA is dedicated to preserving the loving bond between people and ​their companion animals. We provide services to assist low-income seniors, veterans and People Living with HIV/AIDS ​keep and care for their pets.

Seems obvious--but make sure your pet stays hydrated. Don't wait until they get thirsty or overheat.

Continuing our summer safety series--keep your pets cool and look out for these early signs of heatstroke.

Summer is here! For the next couple of months, PAWS/LA will be throwing out some important Summer-themed pet care tips. Stay posted! Plus, look out for our forthcoming hiking guide on the Better Together Blog.

If you have a pool at home, be cautious about the chemicals you use to maintain it. Chlorine and other pool chemicals can be harmful if ingested by pets. Keep pool chemicals securely stored.

For more Summer safety tips, check out our new blog post on pawsla.org (The Better Together Blog).

Lots of dogs at the Dog Days event this weekend wore pooch-specific shoes designed to keep their pet's paws safe from the hot paving. Consider taking similar precautions with your cat, dog or other animal. Even having a bowl of water can be useful for your pet to dip their feet into before they cross a hot surface.

Things we liked about DTLA's Dog Days Event:

-Dogs eating ice cream
-Puppies in adorable shoes
-Pooch photoshoot
-Doggy bubble pits
-SO MANY DOGS

Many thanks to Jillian and Emoji (pictured in slides 3-5) for helping out at our table. It was a great opportunity to connect with the dog-loving community in DTLA.