In furthering the subject of how dismal our City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is, I post the following ad found on Craig's List.  That this department and its General Manager can continue to allow this sort of occurrence is a tragedy.  That it happens on a daily basis is a crime.  That it is taking our tax monies to assist in this crime should make every animal loving person rise up in anger.  And for more motivation, the photo of the dog in question is included below the Craig's List ad.

 

So I Adopt A Dog, And Shelter Still Kills It

Reply to: (Deleted by The Tracker)
Date: 2007-10-10, 8:34PM

For weeks, I thought of, then planned, then made arrangements, then bragged to all about this beautiful dog I was saving from the "Redlist". My heart was then in the dog. Then, I went to meet the dog, and fell in love and adopted it. I kept asking, make sure you don't down the dog as I'm getting him, I'm coming back. Then, I paid for the dog's process, and neutering, etc. Then, the next day, I called to ask when the dog was ready and was told all was well, come and get him. Then, I showed up to get my new dog that I saved from the "Redlist", with my young son who was looking forward to it. I surprised my son and bragged how is dad was saving this dog. And my son loved his picture and I took him out of school early so we could get there and get the dog. Then, I was asked to come to a back room. Then, I was told the dog was dead. "Didn't know what happened, sorry". Shit happens, was the attitude! You can get another dog if you want. When I planned to save that dog. My heart belonged to him. "He's dead, don't know why". Then, I demanded answers. Then was told by another, "this happened 5 times now". "Unusual". Inordinate amount of times this happened here at this shelter. What an absolute horrifying experience we had. Then, I had to tell my son! Then, we drove all the way home in complete silence and bewilderment! Then tonight, I will print out a picture of the dog they still killed, and place it in a frame. The dog that I would have given a completely wonderful life! Dead, still!

 

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