Dogs, Cats Will be Drugged in LA Animal Services “No Kill” Shelters – Brenda Barnette’s Final Legacy Details
ANIMAL WATCH-GM Brenda Barnette did not present the “Fear-Free Sheltering” concept at the April 13 Los Angeles Animal Services Commission meeting,
but deferred to LAAS Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jeremy Prupas to describe how impounded aggressive/dangerous dogs and cats exhibiting stress or anti-social behavior will be drugged with anti-anxiety medications to modify their reactions and speed up adoptions.
Of course, this is couched in politically correct terminology for the public and reduced to the designation, “Fear, Anxiety and Stress,” as the root cause of any unwanted or violent behavior.
Singer
Chris Brown is being sued by his housekeeper after his dog allegedly attacked her, reportedly leaving her “unable to work,” with mounting medical bills.
According to
Patricia Avila and her sister,
Maria, were cleaning at Brown’s Los Angeles home on Dec. 12, 2020 when his dog attacked them.
The housekeeper of singer Chris Brown (above) has sued him after one of his reportedly dogs attacked her sister at his home. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
The dog, a Caucasian shepherd, also known as a Caucasian ovcharka, can weigh up to 200 pounds. According to the suit, Maria entered the backyard to empty the vacuum, and the dog growled and then “viciously” attacked her.
ANIMAL WATCH-The stern face of a Pit Bull adorns the Best Friends’ Animal Society’s Facebook announcement, “Together, We Made LA a No-Kill City,” but there is no mention of Los Angeles Animal Services nor General Manager Brenda Barnette as part of this accomplishment.
Was this an oversight?
Barnette is retiring as General Manager of LAAS after a decade of brutal attacks by Pit Bulls and other dogs with known-aggressive behavior on innocent and unsuspecting victims adopters, visitors, and employees at Los Angeles City animal shelters. These are dogs Barnette has made available for adoption, often with knowledge of their backgrounds and with written comments/warnings by shelter staff.
By City News Service
Apr 1, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - As they do every year at this time, members of the local rabbit rescue community are urging people to avoid the temptation to purchase or adopt bunnies as Easter gifts for their children.
They say what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned bunnies when the novelty wears off and families realize they re not equipped to properly care for the animals.
The Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation sent out its annual message this week, reminding the public that “real baby rabbits, chicks and ducklings make poor Easter presents. If you are tempted to buy a real rabbit for the Easter basket, please reconsider.