August is the universal birthday given to many shelter dogs as their official birthdates are often unknown. In celebration of ‘Dogust’, LA Animal Services is once again offering reduced adoption fees throughout this weekend, 8/6 – 8/7, to encourage more folks to come by the shelters and give these furry friends a new lease on […]
Updated Hours at LA Animal Shelters
Animal shelter hours have been updated to expand opportunities to visit and adopt on a walk-in basis. Shelters are open (no appointment needed) on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8AM – 5PM), and on Saturdays and Sundays (11AM-5PM). Shelters are also open by appointment Wednesdays and Fridays (8AM-5PM). Please click here for more information on adopting.
Dana Brown Confirmed to Lead Animal Services
This week, the City Council approved Mayor Garcetti’s appointment of Dana Brown to lead the Los Angeles Animal Services Department (LAAS). Brown served as Interim General Manager since early May, following Brenda Barnette’s retirement. A public servant for more than 30 years, Dana most recently worked as the City’s Chief Employee Relations Officer in the […]
West Valley Animal Shelter to Reopen Next Week, City Announces
The Chatsworth shelter will reopen next week, after being closed for almost a year. All six Los Angeles-operated shelters will be open. The West Valley Animal Service Center, which has been closed since April 2020, will reopen March 15, officials announced today. On Feb. 18, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services announced that tentative […]
Meetings to Discuss Strategies to Re-Open West Valley Animal Services Center
LA Animal Services Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposal to Re-open West Valley Animal Services Center To learn more and sign up for one of the meetings, please visit: http://aniserv.la/Ujpq50ARyHB LA Animal Services wants your valuable input to help plan a future in which we can do even more for animals and people in the City of LA. Share your thoughts […]