Haute Dogs

"Operation Santa Paws goes virtual Haute Dogs’ beloved sleigh ride to the animal shelters is, like everything else, going virtual this holiday. Santa Paws (who bears a striking resemblance to both Justin Rudd and Peter Krause) is asking us animal lovers to collect itemstoys, food, treats, shelter cleaning suppliesand taking them in your own sleigh directly to the shelters and rescues. Don’t want to venture outdoors? No probmake your list and check it twice or more in the Links to loveables section at the end of The Scratching Post. Each of the shelters and rescues listed has a donation button, and many have wish lists for food, toys, supplies and other needs. Visit SantaPaws for more information www.JustinRudd.com/santapaws."

Can you please trot Thanksgiving week for charity? Virtual Long Beach Turkey Trot -- includes shirt & bib...

This North Dakota station ran a piece about Operation Santa Paws. Today, December 3rd is on the National Day Calendar. Groups and individuals all over the country (and Mexico) collect toys, treats and supplies for local rescues and shelters. Justin Rudd started the effort in Long Beach, California, in 2001. This year, because of COVID, we are not gathering to deliver collected items. Rather, we invite you to take your collected items straight to the rescue or shelter of your choice any time before Christmas. MORE (and to donate): JustinRudd.com/santapaws.

This baby is up for Adoption! Check out Sparky and the Gang Rescue!

$5 off til Sunday: Virtual Long Beach Turkey Trot for charity on Thanksgiving week, any distance, anywhere. Shirts & bibs can be mailed.

Hi Justin, can you please share & invite local Dog Lovers to our Dog PAWty on Sun Nov 1st... 1 to 4 pm... at Uptown Dog Park in Bixby Knolls... 4600 Long Beach ...Bl, (across from Johnny Rebs.) We usually had this every Summer in honor of "Leo's Birthday", but this year we've pushed it off and thought it would be fun to do now, as people might want to dress up their furry kids AND come to a Doggie PAWty, combined! ... Outdoors, byoc=chair, masks & social distancing requested... this is a small gathering, a nice time next to the dog park... They can go to my page or "Leo, A Very Special Dog" for more info and to rsvp. We love your Howl'oween parade, and will miss it greatly! Thanks for helping! Blessings to you & yours! See more

Beach cleaning tomorrow (Sat.). Not too late to register for Virtual Long Beach Turkey Trot. We need the financial support for my nonprofit.

*JOB OPPORTUNITY with our dogs!* The Seal Beach Animal Care Center is looking for a part-time Kennel Attendant with availability to cover extra hours if needed.... The position is approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, 3 to 4 days a week. Working a morning shift that would be finished by 11 AM. The primary duties of the job include but are not limited to feeding and medicating the dogs and cleaning kennels. What we are looking for: - Someone who is reliable and loves dogs, and holidays are required if it falls on your day to work - Someone who is comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including bully breeds - Someone who has experience working with dogs in a professional environment - Someone who has reliable transportation, and can stand for long periods of time, walk for long periods of time and can lift, pull, and push at least 50 pounds The person who fills this job needs to maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the kennels as well as keeping the dogs happy and socialized. Please email your resume to [email protected]

Can you please post photos below of your dog(s) in costume? Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade in Long Beach will not take place this year because of COVID. Wishing you and your dog(s) a very safe and happy Howl'oween!

Virtual Long Beach Turkey Trot for charity -- includes shirt/bib, mailed or drive-thru pa...

COVID UPDATE: Operation Santa Paws will still happen in 2020, but just a bit differently. We’re asking individuals, businesses, etc. to collect items and take them directly to their favorite shelter or rescue any time before Christmas. There will be no gatherings or group volunteering this year. Thanks for helping animals. Will you help collect food, toys, treats and shelter cleaning supplies? JustinRudd.com/santapaws

CANCELLED: Our 2020 Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade in Long Beach will not take place because of COVID. The city is not allowing any special events or gatherings.

CANCELLED: Our 2020 Interfaith Blessing of the Animals in Long Beach will not take place because of COVID. The city is not allowing any special events or gatherings.

Rosie's Dog Beach is first on Fodor's "10 best dog parks" in U.S. #LongBeach #BelmontShore #RosiesDogBeach #DogBeach

"As for the 131 dog-friendly restaurants that helped make Long Beach's spot on the list, dogs are welcome on dog-friendly patios as long as they're leashed."

Thanks volunteers! See you on the third Sat. of next month at 10 a.m. at 1 Granada Ave.

All proceeds go to benefit So Cal Bulldog Rescue and the Bulldogs we care for in rescue. The largest and longest Bulldog rescue calendar contest in the USA. Also the largest and most recognized independent Bulldog rescue in the USA. www.gogophotocontest.com/scbrcalendar2021

FREE Justin Rudd fitness classes on Zoom this week; all fitness levels welcome; invite fr...

As seen in the best of LA section in the August edition of Los Angeles magazine. #RosiesDogBeach

19 YEARS AGO: HISTORY WAS MADE when, for the first time in more than 30 years, unleashed and leashed dogs were permitted to play on a Long Beach city beach on Sun., June 24, 2001, despite complaints from nearby residents that the pooches would leave a mess behind when the day was done. In order to both comply and defy existing ordinances banning unleashed dogs, the city allowed some K-9 freedom on the beach in what was called a "special event" to qualify for the one-time stat...us. Local resident Justin Rudd and his bulldog Rosie organized and hosted that special event -- and the next 20 or so monthly, Sunday dog beach special events that continued successfully through the summer of 2003. Then, after a 15-month Rudd-led pilot program, daily beach off-leash access began in August 2003 and ended Oct. 31, 2004, when the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the permanent "Dog Beach Zone." This beach area was officially renamed "Rosie's Dog Beach" on Aug. 3, 2010, to honor the life of Rosie the Bulldog, the dog who inspired this canine wonderland. It remains the only off-leash dog beach in L.A. County (10 million inhabitants). JustinRudd.com/rosies