More dogs walks, mediation for volunteers: Koretz calls for overhaul of L.A. Animal Services
LA TimesLos Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz called Friday for sweeping changes at the city’s Animal Services department, including regular walks for dogs, better handling of sick animals who face euthanasia and a mediation process for volunteers. “That’s primarily his responsibility and the mayor’s office’s responsibility.” Garcetti spokesperson Harrison Wollman said the mayor’s office has been working with Animal Services on dog walking and staffing issues. Community cat rooms are underutilized, the report stated, and the difference in behavior between cats in the community rooms and those in cages is “striking.” And though small mammals including hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits require less care compared with cats and dogs, “they deserve first-class care and treatment like any other animal in the department’s care,” the report said. He said one volunteer reported that rescuers and partner agencies aren’t always alerted to those animals, “potentially leading to their being euthanized unnecessarily.” Justin Khosrowabadi, a spokesperson for Animal Services, said Friday that Koretz’s report would be reviewed and that “as a municipal shelter, there is always an opportunity to do more.” “L.A.
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