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Ann Street Animal Shelter Entrance
Location:  215 West Ann Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Date Built : February 15, 1928 Year Renovated: It was not renovated but it was replaced by North Central Animal Care and Control Center
Dog in front of "Be Kind to Animals Week" sign
There is a dog who is sitting right in front of a white board that says "Be Kind to Animals Week"
Proclamation
Be Kind to Animals Week; Humane Sunday; Sam Yorty |
Animal Airlift series, blurred helicopter
Blurry image of a helicopter; One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 419 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
Airlift unloading
Two officers unloading crates of animals after landing the helicopter | One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 419 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
Wes Mason releases an animal
District supervisor Wes Mason releasing one of the animals | One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 419 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
Officer releasing animals in the forest as part of the animal airlift
Animal Control officer releasing animals | One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 419 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
Animal Airlift officer releases animal
Animal control officer releasing an animal from a crate| One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 415 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
View of inside of crate with animal inside
One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 415 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
Opening a crate on the animal airlift
An officer is about to open a crate with an animal inside it. One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 415 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
Photo of an animal departing from the airlift
An officer takes a photo of a departing animal released into the forest | One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 415 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
View of animal departing from airlift
An animal departs from a crate into the forest. One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 415 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
A raccoon scurries out of a crate.
Photo of a raccoon leaving a crate as part of the animal airlift. One of a series of animal airlift photos documenting the landing of a helicopter in the Angeles National forest and the release of animals | envelope reads 415 City Hall, Los Angeles, Department of Animal Regulation
March of Dimes- Man putting collar on puppy
An official is getting a puppy ready for adoption. This is during March of Dimes event. -On July 31, 1969, "Operation Second Chance" was underway. On this day, ten children from March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center at Orthopedic Hospital went to Ann Street Animal Shelter to select a animal of their choice
March of Dimes- young girl smiling next to puppy
Girl getting dog adopted during March of Dimes Event -On July 31, 1969, "Operation Second Chance" was underway. On this day, ten children from March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center at Orthopedic Hospital went to Ann Street Animal Shelter to select a animal of their choice
March of Dimes Adoption- young boy with small puppy
On July 31, 1969, "Operation Second Chance" was underway. On this day, ten children from March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center at Orthopedic Hospital went to Ann Street Animal Shelter to select a animal of their choice.
March of Dimes- handicapped child adopting a pet
On July 31, 1969, "Operation Second Chance" was underway. On this day, ten children from March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center at Orthopedic Hospital went to Ann Street Animal Shelter to select a animal of their choice.
Be Kind to Animals Week writing
Be Kind to Animals Week is written on shelter doors. There are cute little drawing of the animals on there as well.
Gibson, Valerie Fields, and Betty Cardoni Cutting a Ribbon
Cutlines: Valerie Fields, administrative assistant to the mayor, left, and Betty Cardoni, director of Mercy Crusade, inc. assist Gibson in ribbon cutting ceremony
Betty Cardoni addressing crowd
|Cutlines: Betty Cardoni, director of Mercy Crusade, Inc. addresses visitors at new animal hospital.
San Pedro Harbor Shelter
| Cutlines: Gibson uses king-size ribbon cutter to open new animal hospital at the LA City District Harbor Animal Shelter, 735 Battery Street, San Pedro on February 28, 1979. The new animal shelter was financed through bequests from the George Whittell estate and contributions from Mercy Crusade, Inc. - Name: San Pedro Harbor Shelter Location:  735 W Battery St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Date Built or Opened : June 1951 Year Renovated: 1996
Memo regarding Won Ton Ton
| This is a memo to the Department of Animal Regulation issuing the photos of Won Ton Ton
Dog behind bars
| The dog could be in an animal shelter
Portrait of Margaret Nesbitt
Portrait of Hollywood actress Margaret Nesbitt. She was a volunteer in the department of animal regulation as well.
Press Release- Won Ton Ton
This draft press release is an announcement of Won Ton Ton's appearance at the LA city department.
Officer meeting 2
Robert Rush congratulating graduating Animal Control Officers.
Won Ton Ton immediate release
| -This document discusses how the Hollywood star, Won Ton Ton, was presented at the Rose parade -He was wearing a collar that contained 442 cart diamonds in pear shape and marquise weight 168.79 carats.
Won Ton Ton Hollywood canine star with Nesbitt and Garcia
| This is a photo of Won Ton Ton with Margaret Nesbitt and Anges Garcia at the Rose parade.
Won Ton Ton Hollywood canine star waving
| -Won Ton Ton has appeared in other TV shows as well - Margret Nesbitt, standing besides hims, is a Hollywood actress and volunteer within the department
Animal shelter outside view
| The animal shelter looks looks as though the capacity is limited due to the size of the shelter.
Photo inside a shelter
I am assuming that this is the East Valley animal shelter. It looks neat and clean.
Aerial view of East Valley Animal Shelter
Identification: "Aerial view Los Angeles City East Valley Animal Shelter, 13131 Sherman Way, North Hollywood (marked with "x". East Valley Spay-Neuter Clinic, marked with "xx" is located behind the animal shelter. -It's pretty convenient that the animal shelter and spay and neuter clinic are both near each other
Portrait of Robert Rush
This is a photo of Robert Rush, General manager of the LA City Department of Animal Regulation.
Margaret Nesbitt portrait
| -This individual is taking portrait photos for Hollywood.
Building Key Plan
-This floor plan is the physical plan of the visions and remodeling that the previous documents were discussing. -Detailed are the location and sizes of specific rooms, such as the conference room and manager room
Photos of damages to SOC shelter (fan)
- The fan looks very old and runs down.
Damages to South Central Shelter (SOC)
Photos of damaged areas in the SOC shelter -The pipe and fan look very damaged and old
South Los Angeles Permanent facility
- These documents show the floor plans for the shelter Some renovations include: -Vet supplies storage should be in medical treatment room. -Small animal room should be in close proximity to the cat room -Euthanasia room should be near cat isolation room
Temporary South Central Shelter (SOC Shelter)
| -These are the design plans for the SOC Shelter, it looks like they are renovating the shelter not only building wise but also how they operate clinically some notes: -Add trenches -Add low curb -Remove portion of chain -Link fence and add two gates - Location: near 36th St Los Angeles, CA 90018 Date Built : July 1, 1996 Year Renovated: ~1997
Letter About South Los Angeles Temporary Shelter
| This letter contains a list of all the requests the the chief vet has requested after inspecting the South Los Angeles Temporary Shelter. Some of the requests include: - Fly control around the fridge -Examination table size increase -Euthanasia holding room needs 4 cages
March of Dimes-young child holding a puppy
On July 31, 1969, "Operation Second Chance" was underway. On this day, ten children from March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center at Orthopedic Hospital went to Ann Street Animal Shelter to select a animal of their choice.
Photo from TV show "Be Kind to Animals"
- I think this specific demonstration is on how to treat an injured dog -They are placing cotton balls over the wounded area of the dog -Television Be Kind to Animals Wk. 1947 Demonstration by Dr. McClurkin of 1st aid to Animals
March of Dimes- Girl on wheel chair with her dog
On July 31, 1969, "Operation Second Chance" was underway. On this day, ten children from March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center at Orthopedic Hospital went to Ann Street Animal Shelter to select a animal of their choice
Puppies Receiving Vaccinations and Sterilizations
It appears that people are taking their puppies to be sterilized and vaccinated, as evidenced by the box of vaccines and the veterinarian.
Memo on Earl Holliman and Won Ton Ton
These notes are regarding the hollywood dog stars.
Raccoon on a Helicopter
Photo of a raccoon climbing a helicopter as part of the Animal Airlift program. Likely in the Angeles National forest after release from its container. Label on back: 7812098
Humane Group Donation
Contact: Joseph Von Slomski; Harbor and Eleventh Avenue shelters funded; Mercy Crusade, Inc. Humane Organization |
Mercy Crusade Draft Letter
Robert I. Rush, Mercy Crusade, Betty Cordoni, Ann Street Animal Shelter | Mercy Crusade, a leading humane organization, is providing free spay and neuter vouchers for Ann Street Animal Shelter to pet owners who are low-income.
Report on West Valley Animal Shelter
Robert M. Wilkinson, West Valley Animal shelter, George W. Mason, Animal Airlift, Robert I. Rush | The 12th district has been provided a new community service by the department with the addition of the West Valley Animal Shelter, as it has contributed to the wildlife, earthquake support, welfare support, and participation in anti-rabies clinics
Be Kind to Animal Week Press Release
-Be Kind to Animal's Week, Robert I. Rush, American Humane Association, Animal Airlift - The Be Kind To Animal's Week is scheduled May 2-8 as Rush believes it should be called "Be Kind to Neighbor Week" as both people with and without pets should have their rights recognized and be respectful to one another.