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Here’s Anabus! He’s on FOX11 today looking for a home. He’s a super puppy! He knows sit and down and is ready to rock. #spcala #gooddayla #adopt #petproject (at FOX Television Center)

Thanks to everyone who came to Bark in the Park at Dodger Stadium. See you next year! #dodgers (at Dodger Stadium)

The Pup Parade is the best!! This pup was adopted from spcaLA :) #barkinthepark (at Dodger Stadium)

The Pup Parade is the best! Thus pup was adopted from spcaLA :) #barkinthepark (at Dodger Stadium)

We’re having a blast at Bark in the Park! #dodgers

Mole, a Shepherd mix from Riverside California spcaLA’s 31st Annual National Hero Dog Award™ winner

 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles(spcaLA) presented its 31^st Annual National Hero Dog Award™ to Mole, a 1 year-old Shepherd/Chow from Riverside, California.  The ceremony was held this morning at Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.  spcaLA was the first organization in Los Angeles to present an award of this nature, and the spcaLA National Hero Dog Award™ continues to be a testament to how being kind to animals can be rewarding in so many ways.    

On March 25^th, Mole saved the life of a fellow hiker on Rubidoux Mountain.  Mole and his companion, Ramon Llamas, were hiking, an activity that they enjoy doing together often.  Mole began whimpering and tugging at Ramon’s pant leg.  Mole’s behavior alerted Ramon that something was wrong and he followed Mole off the trail to a grouping of large boulders.  When Ramon peered in, he saw something wedged in the rocks.  Upon closer inspection, he was surprised to find a man trapped below.  With Mole’s help, Ramon was able to locate a man, identified as Paul, who had been stuck in the rocks for several days.  Despite the hiking trail being a popular spot, no one had heard his cries for help.  Only Mole had detected the man and looked to his best friend, Ramon for assistance. 

“Mole perfectly demonstrates the human animal bond and how mutually beneficial it can be,” said spcaLA President, Madeline Bernstein, “Ramon has made Mole an important part of his life.  Together, they spend time hiking and through that special relationship, a stranger’s life was saved.”

The presenting sponsor of spcaLA’s National Hero Dog Award™ is Newport Creative Communications.  The 31^st annual spcaLA National Hero Dog™ and family will receive a gift basket and Purina® brand pet food donated by Purina as well as a goodie bag and a commemorative plaque from spcaLA. 

Meet Mole, spcaLA’s 31st National Hero Dog! #spcala #losangeles #herodog

Pets of the Week!

Hanna

• SS#13-01285
• 4 Years 6 M Old
• Female
• Lab Mix

Hi, I’m Happy Hanna! I have a big personality and a great attitude to go along with it. I’m a fun-loving girl who loves exercise and my favorite thing to do is play in the water! I have been taking the spcaLA’s Outstanding Obedience classes and doing great, I’d love to continue to learn lots of new manners and tricks. Come by and meet me!

Available at the P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal 
Village & Education Center

Pets of the Week!

Cobra

• SS#13-12949
• 1 Year 1 Mo Old
• Male
• Domestic Short Hair

Purr!  I am a sweet, gentle boy who loves to be picked up and held like a baby.  Sometimes I can be shy until I get to know you, but once I warm up, I am all yours!  I get along great with most other cats and love to play too.  Come snuggle with me.

Available at the South Bay Pet Adoption Center

The Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood made these wonderful ADOPT ME bandannas for our shelter pets!