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the animal’s ID number at shelterinfo@rivco. org and call (760) 343-3644. Located at 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. (Public)

PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. They schedule appointments Wednesday through Monday, closed on Tuesday. View their animals online at www.psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public)

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601- 3918. (Private)

CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www. californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA

VALLEY – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. View their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private)

KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to adopt a cat. Located at 67600 18 th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www. kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private)

FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, call (760) 335- 6767. (Private)

PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com,call (760) 660-3414 (Private)

LOVING ALL ANIMALS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private)

MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-4pm for updates (760) 366-3786 (Private)

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL

SHELTER – Shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384- 1304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL

SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Call (909) 386-9280 daily between 9am & 5pm. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/acc and get the ID number of animal you want to meet. Located at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/ San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue.com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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HUNTINGTON MUSEUM & GARDENS SAN MARINO, CA

THE HUNTINGTON IS OPEN!

Gardens only. Members must reserve tickets online in advance. Non-Members must buy tickets online in advance.

President's Welcome

In the summer of 1919, Henry and Arabella Huntington drafted the trust document that would transform their estate into an institution for the "advancement of learning, the arts and sciences, and to promote the public welfare." George Ellery Hale, prominent astrophysicist and a member of the original Board of Trustees, declared confidently just a year later that the institution “will be the means of bringing students to Pasadena and Los Angeles from all over the world.”

Fast forward to now, and our activities at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens surpass even what Hale and the Huntingtons could have envisioned. Last year, approximately 800,000 visitors from the US and around the world enjoyed their 130 acres of public grounds, filled with lush botanical gardens and a rich array of exhibitions celebrating their three treasured collections of rare library, art, and botanical materials. They continually bring contemporary artists and researchers to The Huntington to help them interpret their collections in new ways, with nearly 2,000 scholars taking part in our fellowship and research programs annually. Last year, 21,000 students and educators participated in our lively school tours and educational programs, almost all offered for free.

As they head into The Huntington’s second century, there is still much more work to be done. Offering an accessible and inviting experience for visitors of all backgrounds and abilities continues to be a major priority, reflected in our physical spaces, partnerships, and programmatic offerings as well as their training for staff and volunteers. In this time of pandemic, they have restricted their number of onsite visitors to keep everyone safe and to comply with public health regulations; however, at the same time, they have expanded their virtual resources and will continue to do

so to allow scholars, students, and those who simply live life with curiosity to learn from their collections, whether they are near or far. Their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2020- 2025 outlines these commitments and more in a transformative plan of action that touches every aspect of who they are, how they operate, and what audiences they serve.

Henry and Arabella Huntington founded this institution with the conviction that their collections were better shared. Whether you are visiting them onsite or online, they welcome you to The Huntington and invite you to make it yours.

Karen R. Lawrence, President

Plan Your Visit - Get Tickets - Admission to The Huntington During COVID-19

The Huntington is beginning a phased reopening; the gardens are now open (galleries remain closed). All visitors, including Members must reserve tickets online in advance.

You'll notice a number of changes in alignment with LA County's health and safety protocols and requirements. Please follow them, knowing that we're working hard to keep both our staff and visitors safe during a period of great uncertainty. Thank You!

Important Notice for all Visitors

The Huntington has put in place a number of new protocols and processes to help ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. It is important that you read through this information in its entirety before your visit. We’re working hard to protect you in the midst of this pandemic, but we’ll need ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER

aggression, swearing, damage, abuse, or sexual harassment. Individuals who are aggressive toward staff or other visitors will be expelled from The Huntington and escorted off the property.

Covid-19 Safety Measures at The Huntington

Visitor capacity reduced and controlled at all locations.

Indoor galleries as well as high-touch outdoor spaces, including the Children’s Garden and the Rose Hills Conservatory for Botanical Science are closed.

Enhanced cleaning of high-touch surfaces throughout the day; hand-sanitizer units stationed throughout the property.

Lockers are not available.

Bring water with you; water fountains are not available; bottled water is available for purchase.

Wheelchairs are not available.

Special Assistance Vehicle services are not available due to restricted occupancy and sanitation protocols. As you plan your trip around the 130 acres of public gardens, please plan accordingly.

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Public Health Order, physical distancing and wearing a face covering is required to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, even if all protocols are followed there are increased risks of exposure to COVID-19 any time you visit a public place. The Huntington, in alignment with the Los Angeles County Public Health Order, strongly encourages persons who have active or unstable pre-existing health conditions, to remain at home and not visit The Huntington at this time.

For more info visit www.huntington.org.

Think DayCation and Enjoy their Grounds and Gardens!

“It is not about being all the same, it is about respecting differences.”

Lynne Tucker – A Passion 4 Photography 818.298.7007 – Contributing Writer and Photographer for:

CV Weekly (Coachella Valley)

The Tolucan Times (San Fernando Valley)

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