Local dog in San Gabriel Valley infected Written by LA Animal Services Department: Los Angeles, August 15, 2017 - LA County Veterinary Public Health reported that a dog living in the San Gabriel Valley tested positive for canine influenza H3N2. The dog developed a cough on July 29 after boarding at a kennel in the San Gabriel Valley. Efforts [...]
LA Animal Services offers free pet ID tags for Independence Day While many people celebrate the Fourth of July with big gatherings and firework festivities, many furry family members prefer a quite day at home. Fireworks are no picnic for pets. The loud noises can frighten dogs and cats and cause them to escape their [...]
The City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services invites you to attend the launch meeting for the Neighborhood Council Animal Services Liaisons. During the first meeting the Department will give an update on the strategic planning process and goals for 2017, establish communication channels and find out how you want to help. The Department [...]
Written by: Larry Gross Commissioner – Vice President City of Los Angeles Board of Animal Services Commission Next Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the Board of the Los Angeles Animal Services Commission will hold its meeting in Boyle Heights. On behalf of Commission President David Zaft, Commissioners Olivia Garcia, Roger Wolfson, Alisa Finsten and myself, Larry [...]
In Los Angeles, you may encounter wildlife when you're walking your pet, playing outdoors with your children or jogging down a trail. The Department of LA Animal Services is reminding the community to be safe and keep away from sick and deceased wildlife that could potentially carry rabies. Rabies is caused by a virus that [...]
Next Tuesday, July 26, 2016, the Board of the Los Angeles Animal Services Commission will hold its meeting in South Los Angeles. On behalf of Commission President David Zaft, Commissioners Alana Yañez, Olivia Garcia, Roger Wolfson and myself, Larry Gross, we would like to extend an invitation to attend our meeting at 7:00 PM at [...]
HEAT ALERT: Southern California is in for another heat wave, as temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees or more over the next few days. Protect your Pets in Extreme Heat When it is hot for you, it is even hotter for your furry friend. Dogs and cats do not sweat through their skin. They [...]
Los Angeles, CA, May, 6, 2016 – The City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services has recently had an increase in the number of coyote sightings reported in residential areas and public parks. Coyotes live throughout the region and are often seen year round. Normally, coyotes pose no threat to humans and keep their [...]
Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 2016 – Animal lovers in Los Angeles have ample reason to celebrate ongoing efforts to transform LA into the nation’s largest no-kill city. Recently released statistics reveal that Los Angeles Animal Services is at an 84.3 percent overall live save rate for the 2016 calendar year. (86.3 percent rate for [...]
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 2016 – The City of Los Angeles Department of Los Angeles Services is very excited to announce a new adoption partnership with Petco and the Petco Foundation to help more orphaned cats meet their new families. Starting today, adoptable cats from the West Valley Animal Shelter will have the opportunity [...]
