Animal welfare advocates are pleading for the public’s help amid an ongoing crisis at Los Angeles animal shelters.
In the coming weeks, around 100 dogs are set to be euthanized in L.A. because of overcrowding. According to LAist, Animal Services currently has 1,492 dogs in its care, while shelter capacity is just 737. Intake always increases during the summer months, and especially after the 4th of July, which means the problem is about to get even worse.
“They don't have enough staff. There's not enough people that are fostering or adopting, so the animals are suffering. It's a terrible, terrible situation,” Mia Gysander, founder of the rescue group Blue Man Dog, told LAist.
The city council has taken some steps to mitigate the crisis. In April, leaders approved a moratorium on new dog breeding licenses. The moratorium will be lifted once shelters reach 75% capacity or less. The city council is also pursuing monetary stipends for residents who foster shelter animals.
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