Toxic Blue-Green Algae is Poisoning Dogs

Be Cautious Around Freshwater with Your Dog On a recent trip to Pyramid Lake, we were given flyers upon entry warning of dangerous toxins that may be present in the water. The flyer specifically stated that swimming, drinking, or cooking with the water are prohibited due to risks. In addition to risks that the algae…

California Bans Sales of Commercially Bred Dogs, Cats, & Rabbits in Stores

With the passing of Assembly Bill 485 in California, all cats, dogs, and rabbits that are sold in retail stores within the state must come from shelters or rescue organizations starting on January 1, 2019. While there are various cities in the state which already have similar regulations, this is the first statewide bill to…

Clear the Shelters

The fourth annual Clear the Shelters adoption event put on by NBC and Telemundo is happening on August 18th. Adoption fees will be reduced at hundreds of shelters throughout the United States to help animals get adopted, while at the same time opening up space for even more homeless animals. This is a great opportunity…

LA City Animal Shelters at Capacity

With a succession of animal hoarding cases, LA City Animal Shelters have reached capacity. This means that hundreds of animals have been put on the red list to be euthanized in the event that they cannot be quickly placed in adoptive homes, foster homes, or rescues. All six locations of LA City Animal Shelters were…