A SCARY TIME FOR PETS
Los Angeles is waiving adoptions fees for dogs through Tuesday as it prepares for shelters in and around the city to be filled beyond capacity with lost animals who become frightened by Fourth of July fireworks and run away.
The city is making an impassioned plea for volunteers to adopt a pet this weekend, or foster one for a few days: It’s not exaggerating to say available space can make the difference between life and death for many animals.
“Our hope is that animal lovers in Los Angeles will open their home and hearts to help orphaned pets,” Brenda Barnette, general manager of the city’s animal services department, said in a statement. “If you aren’t ready to adopt, fostering is a great way to see what it’s like to have a four-legged addition to your family.”
Over the last three years, the shelters took in over 1,000 animals each year between July 2 and July 6.
By giving an abandoned pet a new home or letting them stay with you for a short time, you are saving two lives — the one being cared for by you and the one who now has room at the shelter, according to the city’s Animal Services.
To help spur dog adoptions, fees will be waived. To foster, download the application at LAAnimalServices.com/foster. Many other shelters have similar offerings.