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Pasadena Police Dog Injured By Burglary Suspect On Christmas Day

A Pasadena police dog ended up with a 2-inch-long laceration on his snout on Christmas Day that required stitches after a burglary suspect refused to leave a 99 Cents Only Store in Pasadena and threw a metal object at him, police said.

Rex, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd, is with his handler and recovering from his injury, Lt. Edgar Sanchez said.

The suspect, a 45-year-old Pasadena man, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and injuring a peace officer's animal.

At around noon on Monday, Dec. 25, a caller reported to police that someone had entered the store, at 1720 E. Colorado Blvd., the lieutenant said.

The suspect allegedly broke into the store by throwing a rock at a back door, shattering the glass, Sanchez said. The suspect refused to come out, so Rex headed to the store.

Officers and Rex entered about 1:30 p.M. And found the suspect in a large storage room and he refused to leave, Sanchez said.

Rex was deployed, and the suspect threw a metal object at Rex, Sanchez said. Rex didn't bite the suspect, he added.

As of Tuesday morning, the suspect was being held at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles.

Staff writer Michael Slaten contributed to this report.

Help Needed For Dawg Gone Walk Group, At Shalom Center Kitchen And To 'fill The Gap'

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.Org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization's activities or policies.Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.Org.

Dawg Gone Walk Planning Committee

Help plan the biggest dog party around! The Brown County Humane Society Dawg Gone Walk Planning Committee is active from January-May and the primary focus is to recruit sponsorships from businesses and individuals. Over 80% of this event's income is sponsor-based so it is vital to the overall success. In addition, committee members plan the actual event and carry out all day-of activities. Volunteers are also needed to recruit and coordinate vendors for the event as well as product donations for the creation of goodie bags for attendees. The committee meets once every 3-4 weeks through May and meeting times are based on group availability. The Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024. The Dawg Walk is a fun-filled day where pets and owners alike enjoy contests, games, demonstrations, and a ceremonial walk around the beautiful Deer Run Park in Nashville. Learn more at https://tinyurl.Com/dawg-gone-planning. For additional information contact Megan Gushwa at 812-988-7362 or volunteer@bchumane.Org.

Kitchen assistants

Are you looking to make a direct impact on the lives of the most vulnerable in our community? Then this opportunity is for you. The Shalom Center day shelter provides free meals to people experiencing poverty in Bloomington. They provide breakfast for around 60 people every morning and lunch for around 120 every afternoon. This vital and life-saving service is offered Monday through Friday. Kitchen volunteers are needed for three shifts. The 7:30-9:30 a.M. Shift requires volunteers to help with setting up breakfast, prepping for lunch, and cleaning up breakfast service. This position is a nice mix of guest interaction and quieter prep time. The 9:30- 11:30 a.M. Shift has volunteers help with prepping for lunch. This position is ideal for the person who wants to help but would like to do so when it's a bit quieter. And the 11:45 a.M. To 2 p.M. Volunteer shift is front and center! These volunteers help with serving meals directly to the guests, as well as cleaning up after lunch service. If you want the chance to interact with the guests, this shift is for you. The minimum age for these shifts is 14, or 10-13 with a parent/guardian present. To learn more and find the application link visit https://tinyurl.Com/beacon-kitchen-assistants. For assistance contact Tory Crowe at 812-334-5734, ext. 117, or tory@beaconinc.Org.

Lend a helping hand by volunteering.

Fill the Volunteer Gap

Volunteering during winter, spring and summer breaks is a huge help to organizations that utilize volunteers to maintain their services year-round. Whether it is a short-term opportunity or the beginning of a longer commitment, volunteering at these times of the year means a lot! View the list of organizations that need volunteers to help Fill the Gap at https://tinyurl.Com/fill-the-gap-volunteers. Contact Michelle Moss at 812-349-3433 or getconnected@bloomington.In.Gov for more information or assistance.

Community Wish List Spotlight

The holiday season is a special time for many nonprofits to provide additional services, meals and programs. During this season of giving, consider fulfilling a wish from one of the local nonprofit organizations that make up the Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List. Wish lists include items such as food, clothing, hygiene products, household supplies, and much more.

To make a wish list donation:

Visit https://tinyurl.Com/community-wish-list to view current wish lists.

Choose a wish list you would like to support.

Make your donation.

You can find the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.Org/communitywishlist.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Volunteer with Dawg Gone Walk group, at Shalom Center kitchen

How Many Dogs Need To Be Adopted At This Selma Shelter?

SELMA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – For the remaining days in December, the Second Chance Animal Center of Selma is trying to get the remaining dogs that are left in the shelter into loving homes.

Shelter officials told YourCentralValley.Com that there are 13 dogs left as of Dec. 25, 2023.

Officials at the shelter have been encouraging residents to adopt the remaining dogs before the December deadline and after the Selma City Council voted not to renew their contract for animal control services.

Officials say the remaining dogs will be handed over to Fresno Humane which is already over capacity.

Officials say that they were able to get 12 dogs adopted during the weekend and are hopeful that they can get the rest adopted in the next few days.

The Second Chance Animal Center will be open for the remaining days of December.

The Second Chance Animal Shelter of Selma is open seven days a week from 8 a.M. To 4:30 p.M., and they say their adoption fees are waived, but the adopter must pay for spay/neuter. They are located at 2831 W. Front St in Selma.

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