K9 Youth Alliance

Did you know that more pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year? Luckily, there are steps you can take to keep your pet safe on the 4th, and every other day of the year.

⭐️ Be sure your pet’s ID tag is visible and up-to-date

⭐️ Get your pet microchipped and check that your contact info is correct and up-to-date

⭐️ Be sure that your yards are secure - check for holes, open gates, loose fences, etc.

⭐️ Keep your pets safe at home and away from gatherings with fireworks. Not only are many pets sensitive to loud sounds and prone to running, but fireworks also contain chemicals that are dangerous when ingested

⭐️ Keep your pets indoors and play gentle music to cover up the sounds of fireworks. If needed, discuss your options for anti-anxiety medications or CBD with your pet’s veterinarian

⭐️ Consider staying home with your pet to help them feel safe and secure

A Happy Update on Winston - https://mailchi.mp/7227f52d1b4b/giving-tuesday-is-today-6683830

Congrats to these recently adopted K9YA pups! We’re so happy for them and their families 💙 Happy tails, Third, Ozzy, Leo, Misty, Sam, and Chong!

Check out this cool pup! Danny ( ) is 8 years old and a total love bug! Danny loves to be by your side, getting all the pats, and will curl up on your lap if given the chance.

Danny is a recent graduate of our training program and is so ready to get out of the shelter and into a loving forever home. Meet Danny at Friends of North Central Shelter - Los Angeles Animal Services

📍 North Central Shelter 3201 Lacy St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

⏰ Tuesday-Friday 8AM-5PM; Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM

☎️ 888-452-7381 for more info

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It’s happening! Our LA Marathon and Charity Half training season kicks off this Sunday at Griffith park at 9 AM 🏃🏽‍♀️ Come join Team K9 Youth Alliance as we take on the and raise money for kids and shelter dogs! Runners and walkers welcome - we’d love to see you there!

What do you get when you sign up for ?
⭐️ Race training plan with a dedicated, certified team coach
⭐️ Weekly group training runs
⭐️ Fundraising incentive prizes and support
⭐️ Team social events, including a post race after party
⭐️ Official team race day t-shirt
⭐️ Get outdoors, get active, and get connected - all while supporting kids & dogs

IMPORTANT DATES:

🗓️ 12/03/23 Training Begins: Charity Half & Full. KICKOFF - 16-week training season for runners & walkers @ 9 AM @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 01/14/24 Team Info Session: Big 5K. Meet our coach, captains, & team. 8:30 AM Fun Run/9 AM Coffee & Donuts @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 01/28/24 Training Begins: KICKOFF - 8-week training season for runners & walkers @ 9 AM @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 03/15-16/24 LA Marathon Expo @ Dodger Stadium

🗓️ 03/16/24 LA Big 5K @ Dodger Stadium

🗓️ 03/17/24 LA Marathon & Charity Half from Dodger Stadium to Century City

🗓️ 03/17/24 Team K9YA Post Race party!

Visit [k9youthalliance.org](http://k9youthalliance.org) or email [email protected] to learn more 💙

We are so proud to be a part of a community of giving and thankful for your support this past Giving Tuesday and everyday!!

On this Giving Tuesday, your gift carries double the purpose to help kids prepare shelter dogs to find loving homes. Only today, your generous gift will be matched by K9 Youth Alliance's Board of Directors. Don't miss this opportunity to double your impact! Donate at https://www.classy.org/campaign/givingtuesday/c534475 💙

Support Our Pack This Giving Tuesday! - Your generous gift today will be matched - that's double your support for our students and shelter dogs https://mailchi.mp/dd96f094fa3a/giving-tuesday-is-today-6682830

With your support, we can give more students like Liz the opportunity to live their passion! This Giving Tuesday your generous gift will be matched by K9 Youth Alliance's Board of Directors. Don't miss this opportunity to double your impact! Donate today at https://www.classy.org/campaign/givingtuesday/c534475 💙

K9 Youth Alliance is on a mission to enrich the lives of kids and shelter dogs.

Our training programs focus on the social-emotional growth of our student handlers and their shelter dog partners. Our students learn to train dogs, teaching them skills that will help them get adopted and live the happy lives they deserve while gaining essential skills themselves, such as confidence, patience, empathy, and responsibility.

Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved at the link in our bio 💙

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! - https://mailchi.mp/26ffdb1e7882/giving-tuesday-is-today-6682578

Double your impact to create opportunities for kids and shelter dogs this Giving Tuesday, November 28th. Your support makes a world of difference.

Let the gratitude continue! We are THANKFUL 🥰 for all the participants who raised funds and came out on November 4th for at the Rose Bowl by .

Also many thanks to the winner of the Disney Opportunity Drawing - a longtime friend and supporter who wishes to remain anonymous - for generously donating the tickets back to K9YA! 🤩

We appreciate you 💗

K9 Youth Alliance is thankful for YOU 💙 We are so grateful to our community, who help to keep our training programs available to local youth and at-risk shelter dogs. Your support has made a difference in the lives of our K9YA pups and student handlers. Thank you! 💙

Double your impact to create opportunities for kids and shelter dogs this Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28th. Your support makes a world of difference 💙

Click Here to Donate: https://www.classy.org/campaign/givingtuesday/c534475

Happy from Bam Bam 😛

Bam Bam is a recent graduate of our Positive Youth Development Program, where he worked on training and agility with his student handler for three weeks. You can meet Bam Bam at 💙

📍 3201 Lacy St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

⏰ Tuesday-Friday 8AM-5PM; Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM

☎️ 888-452-7381 for more info

Putting Ms ✨SOPHIA✨ in the SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟 here's what volunteers have to say about her:

"This senior lady has a lot to offer her future adopter. She is a K9 Youth Alliance Positive Enrichment Series graduate (adopters of a K9 Youth Alliance pup get free in home training session with a professional) and she earned the Canine Good Citizen Award. She’s a volunteer favorite and would love to be your only dog."

Come to Friends of North Central Shelter - Los Angeles Animal Services to meet Sophia : 3201 Lacy St., Los Angeles, CA 90031. Tuesday-Friday 8AM-5PM; Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM. Visit laanimalservices.com/pet/A2083577 or call (888) 452-7381 for more information.

Bringing home a new dog can be so exciting! It’s understandable to want to show them and their cuteness off to everyone you know, but it’s important to remember that your pup has gone through a lot before they found their way to you. Setting realistic expectations and giving them time to decompress is key!

Here are nine things to keep in mind to help your new family member feel safe and secure in their new home:

⭐️ You’re a stranger to your dog

⭐️ Keep their world small

⭐️ Don’t force leash walks

⭐️ Don’t trust a collar or your fenced in yard

⭐️ Consider a GPS tracker

⭐️ Be understanding to their sensitivities, even if they don’t make sense to you

⭐️ Don’t punish the growl

⭐️ Supervise children

⭐️ Limit interactions with other resident animals

It may take several weeks or months, but as your new pup settles into their new home and routine, you will begin to see their unique personality bloom, and the time and patience will all be worth it.

Dog Decompression New Rescue So you’ve brought home a new rescue dog (or are preparing to do so)! Congratulations on your new addition! I bet you’re excited to show off your new bundle of joy to everyone! And that’s understandable! But first, let’s look at some important things to help keep your new dog safe, emotion....

Get your run on! Come join Team K9 Youth Alliance as we take on the , Charity Half, and Big 5K 🏃🏽‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️

Our intro breakfast and optional Fun Run for LA Marathon and Charity Half runners and walkers is this Sunday, and we’d love to see you there!

What do you get when you sign up for ?
⭐️ Race training plan with a dedicated, certified team coach
⭐️ Weekly group training runs
⭐️ Fundraising incentive prizes and support
⭐️ Team social events, including a post race after party
⭐️ Official team race day t-shirt
⭐️ Get outdoors, get active, and get connected - all while supporting kids & dogs

IMPORTANT DATES:

🗓️ 11/19/23 Team Info Session: Charity Half & Full. Meet our coach, captains, & team. 8:30 AM Fun Run/9 AM Coffee & Donuts @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 12/03/23 Training Begins: Charity Half & Full. KICKOFF - 16-week training season for runners & walkers @ 9 AM @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 01/14/24 Team Info Session: Big 5K. Meet our coach, captains, & team. 8:30 AM Fun Run/9 AM Coffee & Donuts @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 01/28/24 Training Begins: KICKOFF - 8-week training season for runners & walkers @ 9 AM @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 03/15-16/24 LA Marathon Expo @ Dodger Stadium

🗓️ 03/16/24 LA Big 5K @ Dodger Stadium

🗓️ 03/17/24 LA Marathon & Charity Half from Dodger Stadium to Century City

🗓️ 03/17/24 Team K9YA Post Race party!

We’d love to have you! visit k9youthalliance.org or email [email protected] to learn more 💙

Check out the latest from K9 Youth Alliance with November's New from the Pack 🐶 - https://mailchi.mp/a40c94917b2d/open-for-happy-updates-and-cute-dog-pics-6681050

November’s News from the Pack will be hitting inboxes soon! Head to https://tinyurl.com/2evkefaz to sign up for the News from the Pack newsletter to have the latest K9YA news sent straight to your inbox each month 💙

Meet our gentle friend, Rocko ( ) 😌 Mr. Rocko is a 2-year-old sweetie and recent graduate of our Positive Enrichment Series. He’s a quick learner and excelled in our training program. Rocko takes treats gently, seeks out affection from volunteers, and walks well on a leash.

Come meet Rocko at !

📍 3201 Lacy St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

⏰ Tuesday-Friday 8AM-5PM; Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM

☎️ 888-452-7381 for more info

It’s that time again! Run or walk for a good cause with a great group of people! Come join Team K9 Youth Alliance as we take on the , Charity Half, and Big 5K 🏃🏽‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️

What do you get when you sign up for ?
⭐️ Race training plan with a dedicated, certified team coach
⭐️ Weekly group training runs
⭐️ Fundraising incentive prizes and support
⭐️ Team social events, including a post race after party
⭐️ Official team race day t-shirt
⭐️ Get outdoors, get active, and get connected - all while supporting kids & dogs

IMPORTANT DATES:

🗓️ 11/19/23 Team Info Session: Charity Half & Full. Meet our coach, captains, & team. 8:30 AM Fun Run/9 AM Coffee & Donuts @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 12/03/23 Training Begins: Charity Half & Full. KICKOFF - 16-week training season for runners & walkers @ 9 AM @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 01/14/24 Team Info Session: Big 5K. Meet our coach, captains, & team. 8:30 AM Fun Run/9 AM Coffee & Donuts @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 01/28/24 Training Begins: KICKOFF - 8-week training season for runners & walkers @ 9 AM @ Shane’s Inspiration Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles

🗓️ 03/15-16/24 LA Marathon Expo @ Dodger Stadium

🗓️ 03/16/24 LA Big 5K @ Dodger Stadium

🗓️ 05/17/24 LA Marathon & Charity Half from Dodger Stadium to Century City

🗓️ 03/17/24 Team K9YA Post Race party!

We’d love to have you! visit k9youthalliance.org or email [email protected] to learn more 💙

Your support makes our programs possible! You can help us reach more kids and shelter dogs by contributing to K9 Youth Alliance today. Donate via https://www.classy.org/give/321820/ #!/donation/checkout 💙

Has a child in your life asked for a pet? 🐾 Adopting a pet is a big decision, but if your family has the means and resources, it can have huge benefits for a child's well-being. 🏡💕

⭐️ Pets can help with emotional regulation

⭐️ Pets can improve mental health

⭐️ Pets can teach social skills

⭐️ Pets can influence behavior

⭐️ Pets teach life skills

⭐️ Pets encourage activity

Read more about how pets can benefit kids at https://psychcentral.com/health/having-a-pet-dog-linked-to-improved-social-emotional-development-in-young-children

Why Should Kids Have Pets: 8 Evidence-Based Reasons Your child was right. Owning a pet can be good for them: socially and emotionally.

Join us in celebrating kids helping dogs helping kids at our graduation ceremony THIS FRIDAY 🎉 Our seven talented student-dog Dream Teams will be showing off all of the skills they learned during our Fall Pawsitive Youth Development Series. Plus, we’ll be celebrating our hardworking interns and Video Story Tellers and hosting a pet adoption event at the ceremony!

📍 Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, 3230 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

⏰ Friday, November 3rd, 5:00-6:30 PM, Doors open at 4:45 PM

💌 Contact Kelly at [email protected] for info and to RSVP

We hope to see you there! 💙

Happy Howl-o-ween from our pack to yours! 🐶

Is your pup dressing up for Halloween this year? Tag us in your photos so we can see the cuteness!

It’s the final week of our Fall Positive Youth Development Series with Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena and Friends of North Central Shelter - Los Angeles Animal Services, and we’re jumping with excitement for our graduation ceremony and pet adoption event happening THIS FRIDAY!

📍 Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, 3230 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

⏰ Friday, November 3rd, 5:00-6:30 PM, Doors open at 4:45 PM

💌 Contact Kelly at [email protected] for info and to RSVP

Will we see you there? 👀

K9YA is in the press! We’re featured in The Eastsider LA 🎉 Big thanks to Michelle Madden Michelle Madden for joining us for our recent graduation ceremony and for the wonderful write-up sharing how our in-shelter training programs are allowing us to help even more dogs 💙

Read the article at the link in our bio, and check out the adoptable K9YA grads on our recent posts

Good dogs graduate at Lincoln Heights shelter Celebrate dog graduation day at North Central Animal Shelter as shelter dogs showcase their skills, personality, and adoptability. Discover how K9 Youth Alliance is making a difference by uniting volunteers with dogs, and explore opportunities to adopt these impressive K9YA graduates.

Join us for Race For The Rescues at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, November 4th! Our team will have a booth with a furry friend and an exciting spin-to-win wheel featuring fantastic prizes, including the chance to win 2 Disney Park Hopper Passes!

You can be a part of our team to help us raise funds or simply attend the event as a member of the public. Let’s come together for a great cause and make a difference for our furry friends in need. Don’t miss out on the fun and opportunity to support animal rescue!

https://www.racefortherescues.org/team/5925

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He’s sweet, he’s silly, he’s got the greatest ears, he’s Marmaduke! This 1.5 year old pup is a recent graduate of our Positive Enrichment Series where he aced his training and showed off his great personality.

Marmaduke is in urgent need of a home. He has until THIS Wednesday, 10/25 to exit the shelter. Can you help Marmaduke get his happy ever after?

📍  3201 Lacy St., Los Angeles, CA 90031

⏰ Tuesday-Friday 8AM-5PM; Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM

☎️ 888-452-7381 for more info