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Contributor of the Month: SPCA

Submitted by Maneeza Iqbal on Friday, June 3rd, 4:51 pm

Baby gates are attached to the doorframes of the different offices at the SPCA.

“We all get to bring our dogs to work, which is really great,” SPCA Director of Public Relations Lesley Kirrene said. “It’s beneficial and it keeps you mellow, kinda keeps you down to earth … It’s a great place to work, it’s really a lot of fun.”

The SPCA is a local non-profit organization that took care of over 13,500 animals in 2010. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to the taking care of the animals, the SPCA holds different programs, organizes a spay and neuter clinic, places animals in homes and hosts multiple fundraising events throughout the year.

PHOTOS: Inside the SPCA

Kirrene’s job is to make sure the public knows about the SPCA’s different programs.

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Pet of the Week- Stanley!

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, 3:50pm

Meet Stanley!

This eight-year-old Yorkshire Terrier mix is quite the character! He is very sweet and chatty- loves to tell you about his day! A somewhat active adult home will be best for Stanley (he is not a fan of little kids!). He is OK with cats and tends to ignore other dogs, so he'd be fine as "an only child." He has a long silky coat, but he's used to being combed, so he won't require more than a couple of minutes a day to stay well groomed. In fact, Stanley has some quirky hobbies too- he enjoys running in the sprinklers and taking baths! At the age of 8, Stanley qualifies for our "Seniors for Seniors" program: if his adopter is over 60, we'll waive the adoption fee!

*** Join us on Saturday, June 4th at the 18th Annual Doggy Dash at William Land Park!!

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It's Kitten Season at Sacramento SPCA!

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 12:02pm

Yes! It is offically "kitten season" once again! And what better way to enjoy this warmer weather, than to share it with a new furry friend?

Pictured above are three buddies named Kiko (149163), Kenji (149164) and Kato (149165). These three are all two-months-old and were in the same foster home. Their foster family reports that Kiko, the female kitten on the left with torbie coloring, is a busy and curious lap cat. Kenji, the cute black male kitten in the center, is a gentle and sweet cuddler. Kato, the male brown tiger on the right, is kooky, funny and curious.

Kittens often get adopted quickly but this time of year there's always more available.

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Sacramento among top dog attack cities

Submitted by News10 Web Staff

Thursday, May 12th, 2011, 10:02pm

HOUSTON - The Postal Service released statistics highlighting the cities where the most dog attacks occur nationwide. Houston tops the list with 62 letter carriers attacked in 2010, but Sacramento came in #9 with 30 dog attacks.

Nationwide last year, 5,669 postal employees were attacked in more than 1,400 cities, yet that pales in comparison to the 4.7 million Americans bitten annually - the majority of whom are children.

These statistics are part of the reason the Postal Service recognizes National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 15-21. The annual event provides dog attack prevention tips and information on responsible pet ownership.

Rounding out the top 10 rankings for 2010 are:

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Pet of the Week- Marley!

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 1:35pm

Loading 2 of 2 What a face!

Meet Marley, a two-and-a-half-year-old Calico kitty with a lot of love to offer! She gets along great with kids, dogs, and most cats. She comes off a little shy, but warms up quickly. Marley is described by volunteers as the "friendly, quiet lap-cat."

Come pay her a visit on “Cinco de MEOWO” where cats like her (over the age of one) are FREE at the SSPCA! Kittens are half-priced, this day only. Find out more online at www.sspca.org.

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Pet of the Week- Petunia!

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011, 3:15pm

Meet Petunia!

This sweet, six-year-old American Bulldog mix is waiting anxiously for her forever home! Petunia loves walks, is house trained AND gets along with children. She is not a fan of cats though. Petunia is affectionate and gentle- come pay her a vist today!

She is also eligible for our Senior Companionship Program. Any adopter over the age of sixty can have the adoption fees waived.

*Also! Don't miss out on our June 4th Doggy Dash at William Land Park. We'll be walking with our dogs to raise money for the shelter. Afterwards, join us for a free pet festival. Check it out online at www.sspca.org!

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3 stabbed, 1 dead in fight outside Sacramento pot club

Submitted by News10 Web Staff

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 9:55pm

SOUTH SACRAMENTO, CA - Sacramento police say a triple stabbing outside of a medical marijuana dispensary Wednesday was gang-related. One man died from his injuries.

Officers were called to the R & R Wellness collective on Quinta Court just south of Mack Road just before noon.

Sgt. Norm Leong said an argument broke out between the occupants of two cars after one group had exited the store. He said as three young men in their 20s fought with another man, he pulled out a knife and stabbed the trio.

The three stabbing victims drove themselves to Kaiser South hospital where one of them died shortly after arriving.

Witnesses said the man with a knife fled in a car with a woman and child. Leong said alleged attacker was on foot when officers found him and took him into custody at 24th Street and Fruitridge Boulevard.

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