Meet Swedgin!  He was born in June of 2010 and was part of a litter that was abandoned by his human family.  Swedgin was adopted from the Shelter in August.  His new family reports that when he was brought home, he acted like he belonged there immediately.  He is a happy, playful and lively kitten who has found his “forever” home.

New dogs great and small, we have them all!

This past week, we received a wonderful selection of dogs for adoption- just in time for the holidays. Some of the pooches we received from other overcrowded shelters, and the rest we rescued from the hoarding situation recently brought to light in the North part of the state.

There is a great “pot-pouri’”of different breed mixes. Several of the dogs from the hoarding situation are pointer or English Setter/pointer mixes. They are very handsome, larger dogs with beautiful markings. We also received some Pomeranian mixes, and other smaller breeds.

What amazes us even more than the physical attributes of the rescue dogs is their very nice personalities! These dogs were kept in squalid conditions, and some, like large “Lefty” was kept in some sort of a box (not described as a crate or cage, it was a box, pure and simple) that was apparently so small that he had difficulty even standing up. As a result, all the white patches on this sweet black and white dog were stained yellow with his own urine. Now, after a bath, he shines and is truly black and white!

Some of the dogs from this situation have been very frightened and unsure upon their arrival at our shelter. But, to a dog, we could see that they were all gentle souls, and loved people and were very excited to receive attention. It never ceases to amaze us that dogs like these, that were neglected by humans, can still love people.

These dogs will soon be up for adoption. If you have room in your heart and home for a loving dog that has had a rough start in life, please come and visit our new canine residents.

Bennie the Bengal is quite the character

We received this gorgeous kitty as an owner release through another shelter. He was surrendered to a shelter because he apparently had some separation anxiety and did not like it when his person left him alone to travel for business.

Bennie is very outgoing and affectionate, and one unusual thing we noticed about him is that he seems to love dogs! When we recently walked a large dog past his cage, he went crazy- chatting and rubbing on the cage and trying to stick his paw through the bars to reach the dog.

So, we think Bennie would be delighted to have a new home where his people stay home most of the time, and even better yet, where he could have his own dog!

Shelter wish list

We want to let our supporters and all the wonderful adopters and visitors to the shelter how grateful we are for your support and kindness. We are hoping a lot of our shelter residents will find their forever homes this holiday season.

Divot’s Cafe of Long Beach has generously offered to donate snacks & goodies for our 2010 Pet Portrait With Santa Event.

A big WOOF! of appreciation to owners Sondra & Jim Eaton for their support of SPCHS and this event.

Our Portrait event will be held at the Breakers December 4th, 10am – 2pm, in Long Beach and is an addition to our traditional Pet Pics With Santa event.

The Portrait event offers a 15 minute professional portrait sitting for your companion pet and Santa.  The Portrait event requires pre-registration and your pre-paid donation in order to confirm your sitting time. Photographic talent is being donated by professional photographer Ed Streit of Ed Streit Images.

The addition of Divot’s delicious goodies to the event promises to make this event a great experience for all.

There are only 16 slots for this premiere event, and the are selling out fast.  So, if you are considering adding this event to your holiday activities, sign up early to guarantee your spot!

For more information about this event AND our Quick Pics With Santa at Dennis and Company, held the same day, check out our EVENTS tab at www.beachpets.com.

Again a big thanks to Divot’s Cafe and all our sponsors.

Molly (aka) Honey is a beloved little dog who was adopted from the shelter we really appreciate all the updates we get on this adorable pooch.

Hello -
Just wanted to give you an update on Jasmine who we adopted from the shelter this weekend.  She is doing great!  She is settling into the house just fine and greatly enjoys playing in the yard with her new brother.  Yesterday we took her to the dog park where she played very well with the other dogs and burned off a lot of energy.

Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt her.  She is going to be a great companion for hopefully many years to come.
Mark (Seattle)

South Pacific County Humane Society’s ‘Pet Pics with Santa’ 2010 event is scheduled this year for Saturday, December 4, from 10am – 2pm.

This year, SPCHS is excited to be offering two great options.

First, is our traditional Quick Pic event which takes place at Dennis & Company in down town Long Beach.  This event is a ‘first come, first served’ event.  So drop in any time between 10am – 2pm for refreshments, pets, pics and Santa!

Second, is our new Portrait event, which will take place at The Breakers in Long Beach.  Our Portrait event, also runs from 10am – 2pm and will include a personal, 15 minute portrait sitting for your pet and Santa.  You may also take this opportunity to include you, family or friends in your holiday pet portrait.  Just keep in mind, groups and multiple pets may require more time to pose and limit the number of final photographs.  Photographic services for this event are being donated by Ed Streit of Ed Streit Images.  Space for this event is limited, so pre-registration and payment  are required to confirm your reserved sitting.  And Yes!! refreshments are also provided!

For more information on both these events, or for information about pre-registration for the Portrait event, please click the link below.

SPCHS Pet Pics with Santa 2010

Thank you to our 2009/10 Business Members!

42nd Street Cafe’

Active Enterprises

Andersen’s RV

Arnicadia Farms

Bank of the Pacific

Boardwalk Quilts

BUB Dog Coats

Cabin Creek Antiques

Campiche Studios

Chautauqua Lodge

Chinook Observer

Chrome Dome Automotive

C-More Pipe Services Co.

Coast Riders

Cutler Management The Breakers Long Beach

Dennis Company

Depot Restaurant

Discovery Coast Realestate

Ed Streit Images

Fraternal Order of the Eagles

Funland

Gas & Grub Inc.

GFWC Pacific Shores Woman’s Club

Hill & Son

Hungry Harbor Grille

Jessie’s Fish Co.

Johnson Home Inspection Service,  LLC

Light House Realty

Lindstrom & Son Construction

Long Beach Coffee Roasters

Long Beach Commercial Security

Long Beach ELks Lodge 1937

Long Beach Go Karts

Lost Weekend Clothing Company

Lost Roo

Michael Shedore

Monday Mom’s

Sherri Moran

Mourikis Construction

Norpac-North Pacific Paper Company

NW Insurance and Finance Services

North Beach Paws

Ocean Front Cabins

Ocean Park Signs

Ocean Spirits

Odd Fellows Lodge #118

Oysterville Hand Print, LLC

Paint The Town Red

Paws By The Sea

Pedigree Catamarans

Peninsula Pharmacies

Peninsula Quilt Guild

Peninsula Woman’s Golf Association

Penttila’s Chapel By The Sea

Peninsula Sanitation Service

Pierson & Son Construction

Pioneer Market

Rivers End Campground

Rodeway Inn & Suites

Scoopers

Seaview Sculptures

Shoalwater Cove Gallery

Shore Bank pacific

Starfish Manor

Sundog Solutions Consulting

The Candy Man

Town & Country Heating, Inc

Trees Weeds Etc.

Vanport Fire Sprinklers

Women of The Moose # 1930

Jo-Jo is very ready to “a-go-go”

This handsome young yellow lab/hound mix was found in another county, all alone and nine miles up a logging road. He had been there a while, because he was so starved that he had to be boarded with a veterinarian who gave him the TLC  and good nutrition he needed to survive.
Well, he more than survived, he thrived! He definitely put on some weight,  but  could  stand to gain a few more pounds. But, “playful energy” is this guy’s middle name, and the shelter staff and volunteers have become quite smitten with him.
He has an almost cat-like mischievous streak, and when the staff lets him “help” clean the dog runs at the end of the day, he goes into his “zoomie” mode, pulling all the just-folded and placed dog run blankets out of the houses and roaring around with them. Jo-Jo is also talented at pulling at the mops in use, and gathers any toys left in the runs.
In other words, he has a lot of fun energy, and would love to be in an active home where he could be someone’s running or hiking partner. He does, however, definitely have an affectionate side, and is eager to please and quick to learn.
If given the chance, young Jo-Jo would make a wonderful, loyal companion for someone. Could you be his someone and give him a chance at a new life? Come and meet Jo-Jo today.

Shelter Wish List

We still have a fairly large kitty population in the shelter,  and would be very grateful to receive bags of cat litter- the traditional, clay type like “Tidy Cat”. We try to change the litter in the cages and rooms frequently so the shelter smells better, and the kitties have a nice clean environment. Thank you, and the kitties thank you!