Dogs in Los Angeles
Keeping A “No Kill” Status: The challenges L.A. Department of Animal Services face in maintaining its save rate for dogs
By Josh DuBose
December 5, 2019
LOS ANGELES – In a glass paned visitation room, at the East Valley Animal Shelter, volunteer Jason Davila sits on the floor with five small, mixed breed dogs. Kahlua, a light brown Chihuahua mix that’s been at the shelter for eight months, is between his legs alternately shivering and playfully nipping at two of his roommates, Toby and Princess, both of whom want similar access to their visitor’s lap. Nearby, Milo and Bacon cuddle on a somewhat ragged yellow blanket in preparation for what looks like the start of a hard earned nap.