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Board backs plan to support unhoused pet owners, boost animal‑welfare outreach
Summary
Supervisors approved a motion to expand county support for unhoused pet owners and to increase prevention and enforcement of animal abuse; the motion calls for outreach, philanthropic partnerships and expanded ‘pet pantry’ and mobile vet services.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Dec. 9 that directs county agencies to expand services and prevention efforts for animal abuse and to assist unhoused pet owners.
The motion, introduced by a supervisorial office after widespread public concern about animal mistreatment in Skid Row, emphasizes partnerships with community and philanthropic groups, public education about reporting, and on‑the‑ground services such as the…
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