Why are volunteers doing staff work?
Re “Volunteers blast L.A. animal shelters,” July 20
Thank you for exposing the substandard conditions at the city of Los Angeles’ animal shelters. This discussion is long overdue. Although dogs may be man’s best friend, the shelters also have in their care cats, rabbits, hamsters and other helpless animals.
My daughter has volunteered at our local shelter for years and does what she can to deal with matters that would normally be staff work. Ensuring the cleanliness of food, water and habitat is too often delayed, and with alarming results.
Our city must find the will and the funds to drastically improve the care of these creatures in their charge.
Linda Alexander
Los Angeles