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Spring has sprung! Appointments available immediately for cats and kittens!

admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:51:25 +0000

Spring is in the Air! Appointments Available NOW at FixNation. No Waiting!

Happy Spring FixNation Friends! It’s kitten season and we’re ready to go! Appointment slots NOW available for all of April Wednesday – Saturday!

All community cats in traps are free Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and $20 on Saturdays.
Low-cost companion cat spay/neuter services offered Wednesday-Saturday every week.
Low-cost Wellness Clinic on Sundays from 10-2pm, no appointment necessary!
Free pet cat spay/neuter services offered Wednesday-Saturday every week for those residents in 91405, 91342, 91331, 91605 and 91402 that have an annual household income of under $40,000.00.

Email appointments@fixnation.org for fastest response. Call 818-524-2287 ext. 6 to leave an appointment request to be returned.

For more information on all FixNation programs visit www.fixnation.org

Blessing of the Animals in Los Angeles

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:49:49 +0000

For the second year in a row, we had the pleasure of joining the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony at Olvera Street / La Placita in Downtown Los Angeles.

Following tradition, the event landed on the Saturday preceding Easter Sunday. Set up alongside SNP LA and Kitty Bungalow, our booth was never empty! We had visitors from all over Los Angeles County stopping by to learn about what FixNation is all about. Every kitty at the festival stopped by to say hi and we were even able to sign up some of these kitties for spay/neuter appointments!

There were more than 3,000 people estimated at this year’s festival, all lined up to get their animals blessed by Cardinal Roger Mahony. This blessing, some believe, will bring their animals good health throughout the year. Prior to the Blessing Ceremony, a procession traveled down Los Angeles Street and around Olvera Plaza, led by a cow, decorated in flowers. It is said that this cow leads the procession because it is she that brings most to humanity. A diverse cross-section of the animal kingdom was represented; cats, dogs, birds, lizards, turtles, farm animals, ferrets and even insects! An Aztec ceremonial space was set up in the plaza that featured an exquisite cat copal incense burner.

We had a fantastic time! Special thanks to our volunteers that day – Heather M., Jesús S., and Chris W.

Blessing of the Animals – March 30, 2013

Jerry Shaia | Volunteer of the Month, Mar 2013

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:29:51 +0000

I’m 46, have a studio apartment, a bad attitude and 3 cats. I grew up on a horse ranch in Montana, but have been in LA since ’85, when i moved out here to go to college. I worked in the music industry as a writer for a trade mag for ten years, and recently have had the opportunity to start writing again for an online music magazine. I’ve played in a couple punk bands, and actually got paid as a professional musician, which was kind of strange. I love horror movies, punk, metal, slam dancing and exercise. And I’ve always loved animals.

Name: Gerald Shaia (or Jerry, whichever)

City and Neighborhood: Los Angeles, Sun Valley

Years Volunteering at FN: 1

What Brought You to want to volunteer for FN: I love animals and take care of some feral cats which were fixed at FN. I became unemployed (again) and wanted to do something worthwhile and fulfilling while i was looking for a job. I care about animal advocacy and i wanted to help animals in need.

What is your favorite thing about volunteering at FN: It is the best part of my week. I like all the people i work with at FN. Volunteering allows me to give back to the community and help make the lives of feral cats a little easier.

Favorite Viral cat Video: Henri 2, Paw de Deux, hilarious! Also, Bastard the Cat (beware language!)

Convenient, Low-Cost Walk-in Vet Clinic in Burbank

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:09:18 +0000

FixNation Welcomes You to Our Sunday Wellness Clinic for Dogs and Cats!Located at 7680 Clybourn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 91352, the FixNation clinic is located close to the 5, the 101 and the 170, at the Northwest corner of the Bob Hope Airport.No appointment necessary!

Walk-in appointments and weekend hours are designed to accommodate busy schedules. No need to commit to a specific time, come anytime between 10am and 2pm every Sunday (excluding holidays).Low-cost services make veterinary care for your pets affordable and accessible:

Vaccines and de-worming for puppies, kittens and recently rescued dogs and cats, as well as annual boosters.
$7 rabies vaccines.
$10 microchipping with free lifetime registration, information updates and transfers of ownership (great if you’re working to adopt out your furry foster friend).
$25 exams.
In-clinic “snap” tests for FeLV/FIV and panleukopenia for cats and heartworms and parvovirus for dogs for $25/test.
Low-cost blood panels, fecal tests and cytology.
Get a complete list of services and prices here.

Traveling with your pet?

Get peace of mind and ensure you have all your paperwork in order. The first step is getting a health certificate. Interstate and international health certificates, issued by a USDA certified veterinarian, are available for only $55. Always be sure to refer to the regulations of the specific state/country you plan to visit with your pet, to ensure compliance.

Friendly affordable services and treatments for your favorite four-legged friends are sure to make your next trip to the vet a stress-free experience. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday!

Ann Marie Jones | Volunteer of the Month, Feb 2013

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:15:21 +0000

I started volunteering with Catnippers ten years ago and became a volunteer at FixNation three years ago after I retired from the City of Los Angeles. Today, I live with two cats, one of whom I adopted from FixNation. I love cats!

1. Name: Ann Marie Jones

2. City and neighborhood: Glendale, Adams Hill

3. Years volunteering at FN: 3 years

4. What brought you to want to volunteer for FN?: I had just retired from the City of Los Angeles and I wanted to keep busy. I had been a volunteer with Catnippers since 2002 so volunteering with FN seemed a perfect fit.

5. What is your favorite thing about volunteering at FN?: I like to feel like I’m doing something useful. It makes feel good to know that were making a difference in the lives of so many cats and their caregivers.

6. Favorite viral cat video? There are so many great ones, it’s hard to pick just one!

Spay/Neuter PSA with Jackson Galaxy

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:32:06 +0000

Help promote February as National Spay/Neuter Month with Jackson Galaxy and FixNation by sharing this PSA with your friends and family. Share the video on Facebook, Twitter, and your person blog. Feeling extra helpful? Submit to your local news station!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Steve Lockhart | Volunteer of the Month, Jan 2013

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:15:14 +0000

Steve Lockhart has been volunteering with FixNation since 2010. He was chosen as FixNation’s January Volunteer of the Month because of his consistent and ongoing support in the clinic, and his willingness to learn new things and take on tasks as needed to keep things moving smoothly.

Here’s a bit more about Steve in his own words:

I’m originally from Northern California and now I live in the NoHo Arts District. I’ve worked in the entertainment biz for many years. I love cats because their poo is so much smaller than dogs!!!! I’m kind of an animal person and find myself helping out no matter how big or how small— from lady bug larvae to elephants…

What brought you to want to volunteer for FixNation?

Best Friends told me FixNation was looking for people to help out.

What is your favorite thing about volunteering at FixNation?

Finding out what crazy cat ladies look like…just kidding.. The cats!! Also, the camaraderie of the staff… and did I mention—CATS!!

How many cats do you currently have?

You won’t believe me when I tell you. This is funny—but only for it’s irony. I have no cats! I do take care of one feral cat. She had two babies, but they both died within several months (one was sickly and one was hit by a car). I had the mother fixed—she was pregnant again— and I sometimes feed a stray down the street.

Favorite viral cat video?

Who can choose just one? My two favorites are:
Lost Cat Travels 190 Miles Home
Cat Walks with 2 Legs

Celebrate National Spay/Neuter Month with FixNation’s 1,000 Cat Challenge

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:50:52 +0000

Last year, more than 56,000 dogs and cats entered Los Angeles City shelters. More than 17,000 adoptable, healthy or treatable shelter pets were killed. The solution is fewer animals into shelters via spay/neuter access and more out via adoption and fostering efforts. The city shelter that receives the highest percentage of CATS annually is the East Valley shelter.

As part as Best Friends NKLA (No-Kill LA) initiative, FixNation has taken on the challenge to spay and neuter 1,000 pet cats for FREE from the leading zip codes that contribute to the East Valley Shelter intake volume. Those zip codes are 91405 (Van Nuys), 91342 (Sylmar), 91331 (Pacoima), 91605 (North Hollywood) and 91402 (Panorama City).

This is where you come in!

Do you live in one of these areas and need to have your kitty spayed or neutered?
Do you have friends and family that live in these areas?
Do you work in one of these areas?
Do you just want to help us meet our goal?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, WE NEED YOU!

If you would like to make an appointment, fill out the appointment request here.

If you would like to help spread the word and meet our goal, please fill out our brief Volunteer Application and select East Valley Outreach under the Opportunities section of the application.

There are two large volunteer outreach efforts planned for Saturday February 9^th and Saturday February 23^rd from 12-3pm. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Dali Colorado will contact all interested volunteers with details about these two outreach event days.

RSVP for these outreach events on Facebook, and invite your friends!

FREE Spay/Neuter in Zip Codes 91405, 91342, 91331, 91605 and 91402

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:52:43 +0000

FixNation is excited to announce that part of Best Friends NKLA (No Kill LA) Initiative we are fixing pet cats from Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Sylmar and Panorama City for FREE!

To be eligible for this program, the owners’ must live in one of the designated areas (91405 / 91342 / 91331 / 91605 / 91402 zip codes) and have an annual household income of less than $40,000.00. If you qualify and would like to make an appointment, it’s simple! Just visit this link and fill out the form. Also available en Español.

Don’t have any cats that need to be fixed? Help us spread the word!!

We need area residents and individuals familiar with these communities to pass out/drop off information about the program to neighbors and businesses. Please complete the Volunteer Application.

About the NKLA initiative – Last year, over 56,000 dogs and cats entered Los Angeles City shelters. More than 17,000 adoptable, healthy or treatable shelter pets were killed. The solution is fewer animals into shelters via spay/neuter access and more out via adoption and fostering efforts. The reason why we are concentrating on these zip codes is because the highest percentage of the animals received at the valley area shelters come from these areas and neighborhoods.

Together we can help make L.A. No Kill, one kitty at a time.

Low-Cost Vaccine & Wellness Clinic for Cats and Dogs

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:12 +0000

Why should you come to FixNation’s vaccine clinics instead of the ones held elsewhere? Because all of the money raised goes directly to providing free spay/neuter for homeless stray and feral cats. So it’s win-win all around — it’s good for Fido and Fifi to stay up on their shots, it benefits the homeless cats in LA, it’s good for the community and last but not least, it’s good for your pocketbook.