LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Animal Services is asking animal-loving Angelenos to adopt pets from local shelters that are increasingly overwhelmed by a growing influx of medium to large dogs coming under their care, according to officials.
“We have taken measures each month to increase pet adoptions, foster homes, transfers of pets to rescue partners, and pets being returned home,” said Annette Ramirez, Interim General Manager for the animal agency, in a June 14 statement. “Despite these efforts, the intake numbers continue to outpace community placements.”
The LA Animal Services oversees six shelters throughout Los Angeles County, and all are currently running out of space for new dogs. In the past several months, the department has seen more pets coming into shelters than moving into new homes….