LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2025 – LA Animal Services is urgently calling on the community to help save lives as our shelters face a severe overcrowding crisis. More than 900 dogs are in our custody and the numbers continue to climb. The Chesterfield Square/South LA shelter is especially overwhelmed, housing nearly 250 dogs and puppies.
Without immediate help, healthy, adoptable pets are at risk of euthanasia simply due to lack of space. LA Animal Services has reduced adoption fees every weekend in May.
“Our Chesterfield Square/South LA shelter has already seen a 32% surge in dog intake compared to the same time last year,” said Annette Ramirez, Interim General Manager of LA Animal Services. “With nowhere left to house incoming animals, we are facing heartbreaking decisions for pets who deserve a second chance.”
LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2025 – Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend, when we spring forward one hour. It’s also Straylight Saving Time when LA Animal Services reminds pet owners that it’s a good time to check your furry friend’s microchip and licensing information to ensure your contact info is up-to-date – especially if you’ve moved or changed phone numbers. A microchip with your most current contact information will help ensure you and your furry friend are reunited should you become separated.
Microchipping is permanent pet identification. The process is safe, simple, permanent, and designed to quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners. The microchip, which is about the size of a grain of rice, is injected beneath the surface of the pet’s skin between the shoulder blades.
If your pet needs a microchip, visit any of our six LA Animal Services Centers to have your companion animal microchipped. The cost is $15. No appointment needed.
