October is "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month

from the Los Angeles County Dept. of Animal Care and Control

 

LA County CEO, William T. Fujioka, and his newest addition, Rudy, adopted from the Downey Animal Care Center.

The month of October is nationally recognized as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month. This month, consider adopting an abandoned, homeless dog from one of your local County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control’s (DACC) animal care centers. 

 

“Shelter dogs make great pets.  Most of them know what is like to be a part of a family, have basic training, and are oftentimes already housebroken,” said DACC Director, Marcia Mayeda.  “When you adopt a dog from an animal shelter, you are not only saving a life—you are also receiving a wonderful companion,” Mayeda said.

Visit one of DACC’s six animal care centers if you are considering opening your heart and home to a shelter dog this month:

• ·         Downey Animal Care Center: 11258 S. Garfield Ave., Downey
• ·         Carson Animal Care Center: 216 W. Victoria St., Gardena
• ·         Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: 4275 N. Elton St., Baldwin Park
• ·         Castaic Animal Care Center: 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic
• ·         Lancaster Animal Care Center: 5210 West Avenue I, Lancaster, 93536
• ·         Agoura Animal Care Center: 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura, 91301

If you love dogs, but are presently unable to adopt one, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation (www.lacountyanimals.org) to help homeless animals find new homes.

Visit our NEW website, animalcare.lacounty.gov, where you can view photos of adoptable animals.  “Like” us on Facebook, facebook.com/CountyofLosAngelesAnimalCare, or follow us on Twitter @LACoAnimalCare.