Los Angeles, August 13, 2019 --   LA Animal Services is teaming up once again with NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles/KVEA for the return of the award-winning pet adoption campaign Clear the Shelters™. On Saturday, August 17, at all six LA Animal Services Centers adoption fees will be reduced to $20 for all dogs and puppies 4 years old or younger  at all six LA Animal Services Centers . Dogs 5 years and older will have fees waived thanks to The Pet Care Foundation, and cat and kitten adoption fees are waived thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA.

LA Animal Services pets are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. While dog adoption fees are reduced, there will be a $20 dog license fee applied for LA City residents for dogs 4 months and older. Adopters will need to provide a valid government issued identification card when adopting.

"Since we launched Clear the Shelters five years ago, the adoption drive's unprecedented success has become an integral part of the community every year," said NBC4 President and General Manager Steve Carlston. "NBC4 looks forward to continuing the tradition of helping alleviate the animal overpopulation at shelters and offering affordable adoptions to all our viewers."

Local sponsor VCA Animal Hospitals' health teams will also be at LA Animal Services Centers to offer a certificate for a free first exam and a limited health guarantee to ensure a healthy start.

"We believe every pet deserves a happy life, and that includes receiving proper medical care. Our support for Clear the Shelters has been in place for five years and the shelters we partner with help to ensure that every pet adopted gets a chance to see a veterinarian, and all the care needed so they can thrive in their new home with their family," said Brandon Antin, VCA Animal Hospital's VP of Social Responsibility & Innovation.

For more details, visit NBCLA.com/cleartheshelters and 
Telemundo52.com/desocuparlosalbergues. Follow @NBCLA and @Telemundo52 on social media throughout the campaign using hashtag #CleartheShelters and #DesocuparlosAlbergues. 

Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States with six services centers serving approximately 60,000 animals annually and responding to 20,000 emergency calls involving an animal or person in danger. LA Animal Services promotes and protects the health, safety and welfare of animals and people.

Clear The Shelters™ / Desocupar Los Albergues® is an annual, nationwide pet adoption campaign that is spearheaded by NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal. Every year, NBCUniversal's TV stations, plus affiliate stations partner with local animal shelters and rescues in their communities to host Clear The Shelters events. NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations' Clear The Shelterscampaign was inspired by a 2014 North Texas pet adoption event hosted by NBC 5 / KXAS and Telemundo 39 / KXTX and dozens of area shelters that resulted in the most adopted pets in one day for North Texas. Since 2015, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations' Clear The Shelters pet adoption campaign has inspired thousands of families all across the country to open their homes and hearts to shelter pets, resulting in more than a quarter million pets finding new homes. Visit ClearTheShelters.com / DesocuparLosAlbergues.com for more information. Follow the effort on Twitter @ClearTheShelter, and on social media using the hashtags #ClearTheShelters and #DesocuparLosAlbergues.
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Feel the serenity and peace at this mid-century modern home set back from a quiet street with mountain views and guest unit on a huge lot. 

The main home is awash in natural light with sunken family room w-skylight and galley kitchen. Rear yard is fully-fenced with avocado, lemon and orange trees. 

On the other side of the drive-thru breezeway is a 1-bedroom + 1-bathroom guest unit (405sqft) and oversized 2-car garage (703sqft). 

Fully-gated yard with 2 separate gated driveways. Parking galore! In addition to the oversized 2-car garage (703sqft) there is a drive-thru breezeway as well as parking for up to 12 cars or RV parking. This home is an amazing opportunity to live in a great pocket of Monrovia.

Main House
2-bedroom + 1-bathroom
1,455sqft living space (measured)

Guest Unit (detached)
1-bedroom + 1-bathroom
405sqft living space (measured)

​Oversized/Detached 2-Car Garage
703sqft with workshop area and shower area.

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Where: Eagle Rock Recreation Center
1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 
Time: 6 - 8:30PM

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​"Fostering Saves Rescue Pets"

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Luxurious master suite includes huge walk-in closet, steam shower with double shower heads and don’t miss the extra bonus retreat that can be used as a nursery/exercise/yoga room. ​

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Brian Fitzburgh
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​Homes Fur All is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity organization dedicated to helping the people and pets of NELA.

Facts About Me​
Chihuahua & Italian Greyhound Mix  Covina, CA
Young, Male, Small
House-trained
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered
Good in home with other dogs and children
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Benny just wants to give hugs and kisses and be held with love. This 1.5 year old pup has so much love to give. Benny is a great apartment dog! He is potty pad trained, loves to lounge, chew on stuffies and toys and take walks to go play catch in the park.

Enchanting Northridge Chateau with guest quarters on quiet cul-de-sac. Your feeling of pride swells as you drive through the tall gates and into your motor court on this sprawling corner lot. ​

As you enter your home the abundant natural light greets you and fills the vaulted ceiling in your living room that’s accentuated with exposed beam trusses. Eat-in kitchen includes high-end appliances and built-in BBQ. Stained glass accentuates the beauty of spacious family room. 

Ashley
 Russian Blue Mix
Young   Female   Small   Gray / Blue / Silver
HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes
HEALTH: Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.

Ashley is a 12 week old Russian Blue mix. She came to us in pretty bad shape about a month ago. Barely breathing and hanging on for dear. But we knew she was a fighter. She spent a couple days in the hospital receiving iv fluids, antibiotics and breathing treatments at our vet. She had a severe upper respiratory infection and the vet noticed her belly was super hard and full and she didn't want to eat. So he ran a barium test and found a huge nest of worms blocking her bowel. After an intense deworming she was able to go to a foster home to continue meds and recover. She is doing amazing and is ready to start her search for a new home. She is spayed, microchipped, dewormed again and vaccinated for rabies. She still needs her other vaccines which will be done very soon. She is litterbox trained, loves to play with her toys and other cats. She isn't bothered by dogs unless they are aggressive toward her but she is still young and can learn to be playful with dogs. If you would like to make Ashley a part of your family please fill out an application at www.heartandhomerescue.org to meet and adopt this beautiful girl.

Los Angeles, April 16, 2019 - This Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, you can find a new furry family member to bring home! The Pet Care Foundation is making it easier to adopt a new pet this weekend with the return of the Chi-Pitty-Kitty event. Dog and cat adoptions will be reduced during the Chi-Pitty-Kitty event at all six LA City Animal Services Centers - locations can be found at www.laanimalservices.com.
"This event is meant to connect people with adoptable chihuahuas, pit bull terriers and cats, and to celebrate how pets can also take care of their owners, providing both physical and mental health benefits." said Bill Crowe, director of the Pet Care Foundation.
"This is a great time to add a cat or dog to your family," said Brenda Barnette, LA Animal Services General Manager, "Regardless of whether you live in an apartment or house, you'll be able to find many wonderful dogs and cats of all ages and sizes and meet the one that's right for you."
Our adoption rates during the Chi-Pitty-Kitty event will be discounted to $52 for dogs, $100 for puppies and free for kittens. Cats will also have adoption fees waived through a generous grant provided by the ASPCA.
All animals come vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and with a microchip. A $20 license fee will apply to all LA City residents who adopt dogs four months and older.


Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the United States with six services centers serving approximately 60,000 animals annually and responding to 20,000 emergency calls involving an animal or person in danger. LA Animal Services promotes and protects the health, safety and welfare of animals and people.

The Pet Care Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of homeless pets in the Los Angeles area. For more information contact: [email protected], www.petcarefoundation.org, or call 310-247-8469.

Here you are!  Almost at the end of what was certainly an epic journey that challenged your patience, endurance, imagination, creativity AND your finances!

Yes, there were lots of twists and turns and a number of times when the frustration level was at a very high level but you persevered and got through the tough times.
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Don't forget these milestones!
While there were plenty of challenges along the way, there were also some amazing highs in the process too.

• When your permits were finally issued!
• When the bulldozers and bobcats started digging!
• When the rough framing was complete and you could walk through your future home and things started to feel REAL!
• When you finally decided which kitchen cabinets to go with and which tile to use in the master bathroom!
• When you passed FINAL INSPECTION!
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NOW THAT YOU PASSED YOUR FINAL INSPECTION that also means that you are done spending money on what seemed like an endless spending spree on contractors and materials you are DONE requesting another "draw" from your construction lender.

​8) Site Security? This is something to consider. Vandalism and theft can cost both time and money and set you back. Depending on where you are building your home you might want to consider your security options so as to minimize potential problems.

9) City Inspections - with each milestone of construction there is a corresponding city inspection to make sure that the approved and permitted plans are being adhered to and followed.

10) Neighbors - keeping good relations with your neighbors is very important. Try to imagine what they are going through with all of your mess, noise, dust and dirt, contractors parking their cars on the street, and more. Respect the rules and only work on your build during approved hours/days and maybe consider getting gift cards to a nearby car-wash so that your neighbors feel that you care. If your neighbors are against you, it will be a real uphill battle. Be nice. Be respectful. Be grateful:)

11) Public Works/ Street Services/ Utilities - basically, there are two worlds- the world of "private property" and the world of "public property" and the two worlds are very, very different. If your project approval included requirements to provide some sort of "public works" to be completed as a condition of your permit approval you might want to get ahead of these requirements. It takes much longer than you could ever imagine to complete public improvements so unless you want to have the entire home built and be waiting months and months for your CofO (certificate of occupancy) it's best to try to complete any public works requirements asap and not to wait until the end.

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Brian Fitzburgh
​Real Estate Broker / Animal Lover
818-571-9712
[email protected]
www.brokerstrust.com
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TOO MANY DETAILS??
IS YOUR HEAD READY TO EXPLODE YET!!???
SORRY BUT WE AREN'T DONE JUST YET...

Every time you fund a loan, there are typically fees associated with the process of funding so if you first obtain a construction loan there will be fees associated with funding your construction loan.

After your home is completed, you will want to pay off the principal borrowed for your construction loan with "permanent financing" in the form of a 30-year, fixed-rate, fully-amortized loan of whatever other loan product you might prefer for your long-term permanent financing.

OH, I think I forgot to mention that construction loans are considered to be "short-term" loans and are typically only 12 months to 24 months before they are due to be paid back in full.

So, the idea is that you get your construction loan, build your home, then use funds from another loan (long-term financing) to pay off the construction loan principal and live happily every after in your new dream home!

Keep in mind that when you fund your loan for permanent financing you will PAY ANOTHER SET OF CLOSING COSTS.

THERE'S A BETTER OPTION!
Instead of getting two separate loans (construction loan and then permanent financing) you can request a special type of construction loan that has "AUTOMATIC ROLLOVER INTO PERMANENT FINANCING" and with this type of loan, you only have one loan closing- your construction loan will automatically (and without the need to apply for and be approved a second time) "roll-over" into a permanent loan.
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What's great about this option is not only that you avoid the "closing costs" on the second loan but also you will typically lock-in the interest rate on your long-term loan at the time your construction loan is approved.

What's great about this is that if interest rates increase from the time you start your construction until you have your CofO then you are loving it and your interest rate will make you smile and if rates go down then you can always refinance at the lower interest rate - yes there will be the additional closing costs on the new loan but if the interest rates are low enough then it would be worth paying the extra closing costs.

FYI: Not all lenders offer construction loans but the last I checked, US Bank and Wells Fargo offered construction loan products.
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STEP #4: LET THE BUILDING BEGIN!
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​BUILDING VS. BUYING - BLOG SERIES
Since so many of our readers ask us about this topic, ​we decided to write a blog series!