California wants better animal shelter conditions, stray population curbed
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— Cats and dogs can't speak up for themselves, but their allies have been making a lot of noise in the California Legislature recently. The overcrowded and unsafe conditions of animal shelters are the topic of several Senate and Assembly bills aiming to improve conditions in California's animal facilities and curb the stray cat and dog population. The proposed bills making their way through committees includes legislation to promote the certification of more veterinary students, standardize the...
KLFY—Animal shelter overcrowded and closed to new animals. St. Landry Parish Animal Control is dedicated to helping animals in need across the parish, but with the shelter reaching capacity, they’re going to need help if that mission is to continue.
WLNS—Playful stray who desperately wants someone to bond with. Peteese is a mix of all sorts! The Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter said he could be a mixture of an Aussie, Shepherd, Rottie, or Huskey. Who knows!
WWLP.com—Springfield animal shelter takes in dogs from South Carolina. Dakin Humane Society in Springfield welcomes 5 dogs from an animal shelter in South Carolina due to overcrowding.