ABOUT US

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Friends of Long Beach Animal Shelter was incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit corporation on January 12, 1990 in the State of California, and is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID Number 33-0390886). In 2002, the organization filed a dba as Friends of Long Beach Animals.

STATE OF THE FRIENDS 2010

Loyal members, volunteers, dedicated Board members, and those who supported our fundraisers – THANK YOU! As a result of your generosity, we have been able to accomplish the following during 2010:

1. SNIP (Spaying/Neutering)In 2010, we paid $30,491 for the spaying/neutering of 417 animals (183 cats and 234 dogs). Over the past 12-1/2 years, we have paid $705,256 for the spaying/neutering of 9,347 cats, 6,634 dogs, 118 rabbits and one hamster (16,160 animals in total since July 1, 1998). You and we are preventing millions of animals from being born, only to be euthanized or subjected to cruelty.

2. Humane Education:  In 2001, Long Beach Unified School District certified our humane education classes. Since that time, 42,298 students have participated in this program free to the schools, at Friends’ expense of $139,065. In 2010, the tally was $10,693 for 2,332 students. Included in 2010 is $567 for the purchase of new books and other educational tools donated to local schools and libraries to further our humane education goals.

3. Adoptions:  We have rescued and placed 48 homeless pets in 2010 out of Bixby Animal Clinic on Atlantic Ave., Chewsy Dog (which has since closed), and also out of the shelter. Over the years we have been able to adopt out a total of 173 rescued cats, dogs and rabbits for placement into permanent, loving homes. In view of the fact that we are not a rescue organization, but a spay/neuter and humane education organization, this is a great accomplishment. We paid $5,476 in adoption expenses to further our adoption goals.

4. Special Medical Bills for Shelter Animals and General Shelter Assistance:  We provided $4,139 for life-saving medicine and vet care for special needs of pets in the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services. We have provided Kuranda Beds, Kitty fleece beds, kitty woofle balls and toys to provide fun and comfort for shelter dogs and cats . We continue to provide Rymidal so no animal has to suffer with pain while impounded, and Advantage and Frontline to keep pets free of fleas while in the care of Animal Care Services. In addition, we continue to support the needs of “Tippy,” a canine who arrived at the shelter with a shattered leg, beyond repair. We also provided funds for memorial garden supplies, a microchip clinic during BE KIND TO ANIMALS week, and conference expense for Animal Control Officers and staff.

5. Community Events – Veterans Parade, Belmont Shore Christmas Parade and many vendor events throughout Long Beach and Signal Hill.

7. Four Fundraisers – A WALK for the Animals, a yard sale, a Long Beach Playhouse benefit, and a benefit at the Art Theatre grossed $36,055 thanks to your support. Your participation at these events allows us to fund our programs aggressively.

          
BOARD OF DIRECTORS