Beezys Rescue

09/04/2024

Help us help the people and animals of our local houseless community. Donations will be accepted from our Amazon Wishlist TOMORROW, Sept. 4th for delivery by Friday, Sept. 6. ❤️‍🩹 You can make a one-time monetary donation anytime at the link in our bio.

09/04/2024

We will be providing water and food to the animals and their people of our local community in Downtown and South Los Angeles this weekend. If you would like to support us in this work, please make a donation by heading to the link in our bio. You can also donate supplies off of our Amazon wishlist. Thank you for your support. ❤️‍🩹

In the meantime, please go to .tuccio for more ways to get involved now. ❤️‍🩹

09/03/2024

Hello California, I am looking at you 👀🙄🥴🫤🤯😫


There is an alarming number of states that have no department or licensing process for dog breeders. While some states rely on their counties for enforcement, they have no centralized location for records or inspections on these facilities nor do they have the designated staff for this department. This is extremely concerning considering our research shows that there is a high number of breeders selling to stores and online from these states.

Researching before you buy is the most crucial step in avoiding puppy mills or cruel breeding operations. No one wants to know that their puppy’s parents are suffering in a cage across the country.
For more information on puppy mill related laws: https:// bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/

To support our small nonprofit:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/donate/

09/02/2024

Los Angeles city signed the breeding moratorium into law on April 9, 2024. How can we ensure that the moratorium is being enforced in LA city? 🏁🏁

09/02/2024

People and pets can get Valley fever by breathing in the Valley fever fungus from outdoor dust and dirt. Take steps to protect yourself and your pets from breathing in dust outdoors - especially if you live in areas where is common, like the Antelope Valley.

Stay inside during dust storms
Cover open dirt areas around your home with grass or gravel
Keep pets from digging in the dirt.

Learn more at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/ coccidioidomycosis.htm (link in bio)

08/29/2024

Please share our September mobile vaccine calendar! We offer low cost cat and dog vaccinations, deworming, microchips, nail trims, and flea and tick treatments. (Pet vaccines and basic wellness services only. No spay and neuter services available at our mobile vaccine clinics.) No appointments needed!

PINCH AND ZOOM ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
See a paw print symbol? These are the clinics that will be offering consultations for prescription flea medication.

• To reduce the amount of people in line, only 1-2 people allowed per group.
• All cats must be in a carrier.
• All medium/large dogs on a leash (small dogs can be carried).
• Bring chairs, snacks, and water for you and your pets.
• Please bring all past pet vaccine records.
• If possible, please keep your cats in a cooled vehicle with another person until it is time for their vaccines.
• $10 Vaccine clinic service fee per pet

We recommend arriving early. All cats and dogs are welcome. SAVE AND SHARE FOR LATER!
No appointments necessary. For vaccine information, please visit https://www.campla.org/vaccines.

08/29/2024

Hi friends! I don’t know if you’ve heard, but I saw my bff today 🥰🥳
We’re starting with bloodwork to try to figure out what might be making it hard for me to keep food down. But you know how expensive diagnostics and the figuring-stuff-out can be 😖
If you could donate even a dollar to help me, I will be so grateful! The humans said that you can go to the link in our profile bio to make a one-time donation 🧐😎
We haven’t received many donations at all for my medical care, and I know that I have been out of the shelter for a few years now… but I really want to get to the bottom of everything so that I can be adopted! 🤩😍
Speaking of which!… Do you know anyone who wants to adopt me!? I might have to move before November… and I really want a family before the holidays 🥹🥺
Can you share my face so that my people might find me?! 🤪😍
Thanks for listening and supporting me! —Twain aka Twizzle aka T-Wiz aka T-Pain 🖤🤍

Beezysrescue.org

[email protected]

08/29/2024

There is a troubling increase in the number of animals killed on Los Angeles streets in 2024. Data from the City of Los Angeles’ 311 service shows that the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation has been called 18,859 times for dead animal removal between January 1 and July 31, marking a significant 15% increase from 2023 and a 28% rise from 2021. The trend of rising animal deaths on L.A. roads has persisted over the past four years, with 2024 being the worst year yet.

The animals affected range from feral cats and dogs to local wildlife like rabbits and opossums, many of which are struck by vehicles. The spring and summer months are particularly deadly due to “kitten season,” when many animals give birth. Despite efforts to rescue these animals, the numbers continue to climb.

Full story at KTLA5

08/28/2024

Authorities conducting search warrant at Columbus Animal Care & Control

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is conducting a search warrant at Columbus Animal Care and Control.

Our crews say the Drug Enforcement Administration is also on the scene.

The reason for this search is not known. However, at the beginning of this month, Columbus police launched an investigation following several complaints lodged by citizens against the Columbus Animal Care & Control Center.

08/27/2024

Hi friends! I have an appointment with the veterinarian this week 😋, and if you have a spare $5, I hope you can help me! You can donate to our 501c3 nonprofit by heading to the link in our bio! We have a one-time donation button and a Cuddly fundraiser running 🥰; thank you in advance for your support of my health! 😍 Love, Twain 🩶🩶🩶

See you soon 💖

PS you can apply to foster or adopt me now! 💘

PPS if you share this post, it can help me to find my people and get adopted! 💞

08/26/2024

Austin Pets Alive!’s Parvo Puppy ICU, the first of its kind in the nation, provides life-saving care to puppies diagnosed with parvovirus, offering an alternative to euthanasia.

Since 2008, they have treated nearly 8,000 puppies, saving around 500 lives each year from across Texas. The ICU also serves as a hub for parvo research, significantly reducing treatment costs and educating shelters nationwide.

For more information, visit Austin Pets Alive: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/resources/faqs/site-faqs?section=parvo-puppy-icu

08/25/2024

🚩Using punishment to correct unwanted behaviors in dogs might seem effective in the short term, but the consequences are far-reaching and often damaging.

Punishment doesn’t address the root cause of the behavior; it merely suppresses it.

This can lead to suppressed warning signs of aggression, where a dog may skip over growling and jump straight to biting without prior signals. Additionally, punishment can suppress not just the unwanted behavior but other behaviors, resulting in a dog that becomes fearful, anxious, and less willing to engage with their environment.

Instead of using punishment, consider positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. Teaching your dog what you want them to do in a supportive and understanding way not only builds trust but also leads to long-lasting behavior change. Managing the environment and providing clear, consistent reinforcement for good behavior creates a happier, healthier relationship with your dog.

Swipe through to learn more about the fallout of punishment and discover effective, humane alternatives for changing behavior without resorting to aversive techniques.

08/24/2024

BOARD OF ANIMAL SERVICES COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
9:30 a.m.

LOS ANGELES CITY HALL, ROOM 1060
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012

Public Comment Will Be Taken Both In-Person and Remotely via Teleconference

To join the meeting and to offer public comment via Teleconference, use this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89247166901

Or Dial (877) 853-5257 and use Webinar ID No. 892 4716 6901 and then Press #

Press # again when prompted for participant ID.

VACANT
President

ALISON McBETH-FEATHERSTONE
Vice-President

OLIVIA E. GARCÍA
JAMES JENSVOLD
VACANT

Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To make your request please call (213) 482-9558. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend.
Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de hacer pedido con 24 horas de anticipo al (213) 482-9558.

08/22/2024

From
Over 50 cats were rescued from a home in Irvine on Wednesday when officers with the Irvine Police Animal Services found Ragdoll and British Shorthair kittens and cats.

Police said a woman was breeding them and selling them for up to $1,000.

Some of the animals looked malnourished and with poor health, according to police. The woman released the cats to the Irvine Animal Care Center as the staff quickly gave them medical treatment.

Always do your due diligence; think before you buy.

08/20/2024

At the request of the St. Petersburg Police Department, the ASPCA is on the ground in Pinellas County assisting with the investigation of a suspected dogfighting operation across multiple locations in Florida that resulted in the seizure of more than 100 dogs. We are providing subject matter expertise, including offering legal support and conducting veterinary and behavior forensic exams on all the dogs to support the investigation. We are also on standby to provide ongoing sheltering, medical care and behavioral treatment and enrichment for many of the dogs at an animal cruelty recovery facility once disposition is determined.

Upon veterinary forensic examination of the dogs, ASPCA experts found that many of the dogs had scarring consistent with organized dogfighting and many of the dogs had untreated medical conditions.

Full story at ASPCA
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If you see something, say something.
America has a massive dogfighting epidemic, and law enforcement alone cannot end it without the public’s help. Since 2015, SUFP has funded and operated the Los Angeles dogfighting tip line serving all of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. 1-877-777-2585. Live Spanish and English-speaking operators are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Use it if you have viable information about dogfighting or if you know or suspect it is happening. This number can only be used for viable tips in and around Los Angeles. We cannot and will not post updates on the information provided, and callers will remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest or conviction, you will be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 paid by

08/17/2024

The note from the new interim General Manager of LA Animal Services, who is leading the charge while Staycee takes a leave of absence.

08/17/2024

Changes are brewing again at LA Animal Services

You can read the new LA Times article at:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-16/l-a-animal-services-manager-on-leave

08/15/2024

08/15/2024

The article “Decolonizing Animal Welfare Through a Social Justice Framework” by Johnny L. Jenkins, Jr. and Mueni L. Rudd discusses how animal welfare can be more inclusive by addressing disparities affecting marginalized communities. It emphasizes the need for animal welfare to incorporate racial, gender, disability, and environmental justice, arguing that these frameworks are essential for creating equitable, culturally competent spaces. The authors highlight the importance of participatory research that partners with marginalized communities to disrupt the status quo in animal welfare and improve human-animal well-being.

https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffvets.2021.787555

08/15/2024

Shelters are so overcrowded in Los Angeles right now that puppies like these lil ones are even being overlooked. These three puppies came in to the shelter yesterday and were available starting today. They were still there after 9am this morning. If they didn't go home today, you can adopt them tomorrow starting at 8am. There are other puppies that are also available!

📍South LA / Chesterfield Square Shelter
Closed at 05:00 pm today
1850 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(888) 452-7381

08/13/2024

There are currently 67,019 puppies for sale on Puppies.com with more than 15,000 active breeder profiles. Most of those puppies are coming from breeders in Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.

Our team is currently doing an audit of all of the breeders who sell through Puppies.com to determine if they hold the proper licensing for their state or federally so we can file all of the complaints. We will share a short list of some of the more concerning facilities that sell through this site as well. While that massive project will take time, we will continue to share pieces of information that we learn with you all!

Please do your part in helping us put an end to the cruel puppy mill industry by reminding your friends, family and coworkers that it is easier to find a puppy mill online than it is a responsible breeder. Do your research before you buy, read the inspection reports, read the reviews, visit the parent dogs in person and don’t forget to reach out to your favorite researchers at Bailing Out Benji with any questions or concerns! Don’t forget that there are amazing animals waiting for you at your local rescue or shelter too- including many purebred and made-up mixed breeds!

If you are able to support our work, please consider making a donation! We are a small organization that isn’t afraid to take on big projects like this, if it means we can discover and put an end to inhumane breeding operations.

For resources, click on the link in bio!

08/13/2024

There are major problems in Bakersfield. TONS of dumped dogs. Dead Roosters. Where there is cockfighting, there is likely dogfighting. If you see something, say something. 📷

08/10/2024

BOARD OF ANIMAL SERVICES COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
9:30 a.m.

LOS ANGELES CITY HALL, ROOM 1060
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012

Public Comment Will Be Taken Both In-Person and Remotely via Teleconference

To join the meeting and to offer public comment via Teleconference, use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85706851035

Or Dial (877) 853-5257 and use Webinar ID No. 857 0685 1035 and then Press #.
Press # again when prompted for participant ID.

VACANT
President

ALISON McBETH-FEATHERSTONE
Vice-President

OLIVIA E. GARCIA
JAMES JENSVOLD
VACANT

Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To make your request please call (213) 482-9558. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend.

Si requiere servicios de traducción, favor de hacer pedido con 24 horas de anticipo al (213) 482-9558.

08/05/2024

Remember that dog sociability is a spectrum 🌈 and that spectrum can and will likely change over time as your puppy develops from an explorative little tot, to an adolescent, to a full grown, sexually mature dog! Sociability usually changes as dogs enter their “teenage phase” and become sexually mature. Sound familiar? 🫶🏼😎

08/04/2024

I encourage everyone to check out Behavior Vets.

They share quality, informed, research-backed information. And their online courses are absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend.

Dr. Elizabeth Congdon and Dr. Jessica Owens describe how play therapy reduced salivary cortisol levels in shelter dogs and improved behavioral responses and emotional regulation.

We discuss:
Study design with Calmr dog toys and goals

How play improved relationships and wellness for shelter dogs

Special design of Calmr toy mimics prey

How cortisol affects behavior

Thoughts on developing programs for shelters involving play therapy

Dr. Elizabeth Congdon is an Associate Professor of biology at Bethune-Cookman University with an extensive background in behavioral ecology, conservation biology, and science education. She is particularly interested in the relationship between social structure and dispersal in neotropical mammals, specifically capybaras. Locally, Dr. Congdon works with animal shelters to use data-driven strategies to improve the quality of life and adoption rates for the dogs and cats especially the large dogs and ‘bully breeds. The latest results from her team show that therapeutic play as an enrichment strategy can bring down cortisol with a lasting effect. She founded BEC Research, Inc to help fund these efforts and support student research projects.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interactive-and-therapeutic-play-for-shelter-dogs-with/id1599111429?i=1000647604306

08/03/2024

This post is a start 😅 to our thoughts on the overused word in rescue, DECOMPRESSION.

Let us know your thoughts and what you would like to see next! 🫶🏼

🚩SUPPORT our life-saving work; share this post
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📣Head to the link in our bio to…
•Become a foster home
•Become a volunteer
•See our adoptable dogs
•Fill out an adoption application
•Make a tax-deductible donation
•Become a monthly donor
•Purchase a collar or leash
•Download free resources
•Send an Amazon wishlist item

Beezy’s Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit charity foundation focused on the welfare and advocacy of animals everywhere. We are dedicated to alleviating suffering, providing knowledgeable education, and advocating for those without a voice.

08/03/2024

08/02/2024

August schedule!

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Please share our August mobile vaccine calendar far and wide! 🔁🚑🐾 Make sure to keep your cats and dogs healthy and happy all summer long with up-to-date vaccinations, microchips, deworming, nail trims, and flea/tick prevention. Available on a walk in basis! 😺🐶

PINCH AND ZOOM ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.

🐾 See a paw print symbol? These are the clinics that will be offering consultations for prescription flea medication.

• To reduce the amount of people in line, only 1-2 people allowed per group.
• All cats must be in a carrier.
• All medium/large dogs on a leash (small dogs can be carried).
• Bring chairs, snacks, and water for you and your pets.
• Please bring all past pet vaccine records.
• If possible, please keep your cats in a cooled vehicle with another person until it is time for their vaccines. 😸🚙
• $10 Vaccine clinic service fee per pet

We recommend arriving early. All cats and dogs are welcome. SAVE AND SHARE FOR LATER! 🚀

No appointments necessary. For vaccine information, please visit https://www.campla.org/vaccines.

07/30/2024

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07/30/2024

The Fallouts of Punishment 👀🚩

Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease unwanted behavior in dogs. This can include scolding, squirting water, using air horns, or physical corrections like poking. However, this approach can suppress warning signs of aggression and overall behavior, potentially leading to more severe issues without addressing the root cause of the problem.


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