Best Friends Animal Society Hosts 12th PET ADOPTION FESTIVAL November 6 and 7 at La Brea Tar Pits Park.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Best Friends Animal Society: --Sponsored by the Vons Foundation, City Beat, Petco and the Petco Foundation --Two-Day Phenomenon Matches People with Pets from Over 50 Local Rescue Groups Best Friends Animal Society produces its 12th Los Angeles PET ADOPTION FESTIVAL -- the third in 2004 -- on Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th, at La Brea Tar Pits La Brea Tar Pits Fossil field in Hancock Park (formerly Rancho La Brea), Los Angeles, Calif., U.S. It is the site of “pitch springs” oozing crude oil, formerly used by local Indians for waterproofing, and was explored by Gaspar de Portolá's expedition in Park from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. "Each time we do a Los Angeles Adoption Festival, the attendance and adoption numbers increase substantially," says Best Friends Animal Society co-founder Francis Battista. "We're delighted that we can help find homes for these animals and that more and more people are adopting their pets from shelters and rescue groups. The programs that we develop in L.A. will be seeded in other parts of the country as we move towards the long-term goal of NO MORE HOMELESS PETS, nationwide." Over 50 local rescue groups, including "Akita Buddies," "Beagles & Buddies," "Boxer Rescue," "Dachshund dachshund (dăks`h  nd, –ənd, dăsh`–), breed of small, short-legged hound developed in Germany over hundreds of years. It stands from 5 to 9 in. Rescue," "German Shepherd Rescue," Golden Retriever golden retriever, breed of large sporting dog developed primarily in Scotland in the mid-19th cent. It stands about 23 in. (58.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 60 to 75 lb (27.2–34.1 kg). Rescue," "Happy Strays," "Helping Persian Cats," "Lhasa Happy Homes," "Little Angels Pug Rescue," "Parrots First," "Siberian Husky Siberian husky, breed of medium-sized, muscular working dog whose origins date back thousands of years in Siberia. It stands from 20 to 23 1-2 in. (50.8–59.7 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 35 to 60 lb (15.9–27.2 kg). Rescue," "Southland Collie collie, breed of large, agile working dog developed in Scotland during the 17th and 18th cent. It stands from 22 to 26 in. (55.9–66 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 50 to 75 lb (22.7–34 kg). Rescue," and "St. Bernard St. Bernarda very large (110-200 lb) dog with massive, broad head, medium-sized ears lying close to the head, and a long tail. There are two varieties, the most familiar (rough) has a long, thick coat, while the smooth variety has a shorter coat, lying close to the body. Rescue'" will present their animals for adoption. Best Friends Animal Society operates the nation's largest sanctuary for abandoned and abused animals and is located in the red rock country of southern Utah. For more information, please visit www.bestfriends.org or call 310-202-4336. 11 Good Reasons to Spend the Day at Best Friends' PET ADOPTION FESTIVAL 1. G-rated -- perfect family weekend event with lots of interactive kid's activities 2. Great place to buy Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Birthday Gifts 3. Choose from hundreds of unique animals from over 60 local rescue groups 4. Good excuse to put off a looming weekend project 5. It's free, with lots of free samples! 6. Perfect place for a first date (or to find that first date) 7. Best silent auction in Los Angeles 8. Meet (and join up with) members of Best Friends Animal Society 9. Commune with nature -- without leaving the city 10. Grab lunch -- great food and drink (got kabobs?) 11. Save a life...or two!!! |
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