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Long Beach Ends 26-Year Partnership with spcaLA, Aiming for Improved Animal Care Services

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach has officially ended its 26-year partnership with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), citing non-compliance…

LBLN February 24, 2025

Animals Community Local News

Magic Bullet Fund Helps Long Beach Dog with Cancer Treatment

Dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer daily and without having expensive pet insurance, there are pet owners who feel helpless due to the high costs of veterinary services. Thankfully…

LBLN March 19, 2023

Animals

Long Beach Animal Care Services Joins NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear the Shelters’

Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign This August Long Beach, CA – Long BeachAnimal Care Services (LBACS) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2022 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign, taking place through…

LBLN August 16, 2022

Animals

Long Beach Animal Care Services At Critical Capacity

The Long Beach Animal Care Services location has over 200 animals in the shelter and has run out of options for places to put dogs. “To maintain our Compassion Saves…

LBLN August 8, 2022

Animals Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes Baby Penguin

A baby Magellanic penguin recently hatched at the Aquarium of the Pacific, thanks to the Species Survival Plan. The baby chick is currently in a nest with its parents behind…

LBLN June 10, 2022

Animals Aquarium of the Pacific

Rescued baby sea otter arrives at the Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific is lending a helping hand to a baby sea otter who was recently rescued off the coast of Pismo Beach, California by trained responders from…

LBLN December 22, 2021

Animals

Celebrate International Dog’s Day in LB

International Dog Day is on August 26 and we have some ways for you and your favorite furry friend to celebrate. . A dog’s nose print is unique - just…

LBLN August 26, 2021

Animals Coast Crime

Toxic Waste Discovered Off Coast of Long Beach

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego published a new finding on April 26, from a 14 day expedition in the area known to contain the highly toxic insecticide product called DDT along the Los Angeles coast.

LBLN July 12, 2021

Animals Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific Debuts New Exhibit

Sea turtles, glowing reefs, and a day octopus, oh my! The Aquarium of the Pacific is debuting a new exhibit called Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities that will run until…

LBLN June 4, 2021

Animals Corona-Virus Covid-19

More than 170 Long Beach Animal Care Shelter Cats and Dogs Find Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic

Rufus is a happy, handsome 8-year-old Pit Bull-Shar Pei mix who loves to give high fives with his paws. After over eight months at Long Beach Animal Care Services (ACS),…

LBLN April 5, 2020

Animals Aquarium of the Pacific

Millie the Sea Otter Makes Her New Home at the Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed Millie, a rescued sea otter to her new home on Thursday. Millie will be joining the other sea otters that live in the Sea…

LBLN March 2, 2020

Animals Pet Adoptions

Long Beach Little Paws- Kitten Nursery that is helping the City of Long Beach attain ‘no-kill’ status

There’s a movement happening in Long Beach that’s helping the most vulnerable kittens survive & thrive when there may be no other hope for these fragile lives- The Long Beach…

LBLN February 15, 2020

Animals Business

Waters Edge Winery to Unveil ‘Winery Dog’ Portrait Wall: Casting Call for Local Dogs

Calling all dogs - pure breeds, mutts, and rescues! Long Beach’s first winery, Waters Edge Winery in Downtown Long Beach, is unveiling a wall of local dog portraits displayed inside…

LBLN January 11, 2020

Animals Long Beach Sports

Rancho Rio Verde Riding Club the only horse riding club and training facility in Long Beach

https://youtu.be/hnijv1jFi7g More info: rrvridingclub.com

LBLN December 15, 2019

Animals City Event Events

Long Beach to Host First Annual Home for the Pawlidays Pet Adoption Fair

The public is invited to attend the first annual Long Beach Home for the Pawlidays Pet Adoption Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Long…

LBLN December 6, 2019

Animals Long Beach

Coyote Encounters Prompt Safety and Prevention Reminders

In response to recent coyote activity in and around Long Beach, residents are reminded to follow important safeguards to protect pets and property against these wild animals. Coyotes do not require open space to…

LBLN November 21, 2019

Animals Charity Community

World Kindness Day – 5 Ways to Contribute to the LB Community and 2 Locals Share their Stories

Today is National World Kindness Day and Long Beach is filled with people who want to make the world a better place. We have two examples of Long Beach residents…

LBLN November 13, 2019

Airport Animals Local News

Long Beach Airport Introduces Therapy Dogs

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is offering a new amenity aimed at reducing travel stress. The STARS (Simple Therapy And Real Smiles) program provides trained therapy dogs to comfort travelers making…

LBLN October 31, 2019

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