Long Beach’s Animal Shelter has been over capacity since February due to a sudden influx of dogs arriving and the shelter could possibly resort to euthanasia in order to reduce the overflow of their kennels. “There are no open kennels to take in more dogs. There are dogs in conference rooms, the lobby, and offices. […]
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Allegedly Stabbing Dogs in Sun Valley – NBC Los Angeles
A man arrested on suspicion of killing at least two dogs in Sun Valley was charged with animal cruelty Friday. Alejandro Flores, 45, of Sun Valley, is charged with five counts of animal cruelty, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. He is set to be arraigned Monday at the San Fernando courthouse. […]
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control grants girl first ever LA unicorn license if she can find one
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has issued its first ever unicorn license. Madeline, a 6-year-old, wrote a letter to the department requesting official approval for her to own a unicorn — if she could find one. In a handwritten letter posted to the department’s Facebook page, she […]
Need low-cost Spay/Neuter Options? LA Animal Services Can Help – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles Animal Services has unveiled a revamped website that officials said will make it easier for people to find a furry friend to adopt or foster, locate lost pets, apply or renew an animal license online, find upcoming adoption events and learn about alternatives to surrendering a pet to a shelter. “Our website is the most […]
Tips from Unidos para los Animales
How Guatemalan rescue Unidos para los Animales ensured a good fit for dogs’ new homes—and what you need to know if you’re considering adopting a dog from abroad. Linda Green takes some downtime to play with Dallie, a dog at Unidos para los Animales who needed a bit of a leg up to be comfortable […]