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  • Aerial shot from helicopter
    Aerial shot from Airlift helicopter of Six Flags Magic Mountain* Part of a series of negatives taken during consecutive Animal Airlift trips in summer of 1990, including scenes of animals being loaded onto a helicopter, unloaded in a high desert forest and animal service employees talking with each other. Negatives were developed in 1990, close to the end of the Animal Airlift.
  • Caged animals ready to be loaded onto the helicopter
    Several Caged Raccoons being prepared for loading onto the helicopter* Part of a series of negatives taken during consecutive Animal Airlift trips in summer of 1990, including scenes of animals being loaded onto a helicopter, unloaded in a high desert forest and animal service employees talking with each other. Negatives were developed in 1990, close to the end of the Animal Airlift.
  • Unloading the helicopter in the forest
    Unloading helicopter in the forest.* Part of a series of negatives taken during consecutive Animal Airlift trips in summer of 1990, including scenes of animals being loaded onto a helicopter, unloaded in a high desert forest and animal service employees talking with each other. Negatives were developed in 1990, close to the end of the Animal Airlift.
  • 1994 to 1996 Minutes-Board of Animal Regulation
    The Minutes of the governing board of the Department of Animal Regulation Bi-weekly meetings
  • 1990 to 1991 Minutes-Board of Animal Regulation
    The Minutes of the governing board of the Department of Animal Regulation Bi-weekly meetings
  • 1965-7-6 to 1974-6-30-Minutes-Board of Animal Regulation
    The Minutes of the governing board of the Department of Animal Regulation Bi-weekly meetings
  • 1944-12-22 to 1948-5-20 Minutes-Board of Animal Regulation
    The Minutes of the governing board of the Department of Animal Regulation Bi-weekly meetings
  • 1941-12-29 to 1944 12-22 Minutes-Board of Animal Regulation
    The Minutes of the governing board of the Department of Animal Regulation Bi-weekly meetings
  • 1932-1-1 to 1938-6-29 Minutes-Board of Animal Regulation
    The Minutes of the governing board of the Department of Animal Regulation Bi-weekly meetings
  • No dogs on the beach (part 1)
    beach patrol; office; wildlife; animal regulation wildlife and emergency unit; animal control officer; kennel |
  • 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.
  • Officer meeting 2
    Robert Rush congratulating graduating Animal Control Officers.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Operation Second Chance
    Ann Street Animal Shelter, Jim McNamara, Operation Second Chance, March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center, Orthopedic Hospital, Evelle J. Younger, John Ferraro, Robert I. Rush, Henry Fenebock | McNamara wants the assignment editor to shoot photos and a story of human interest on the day of Operation Second Chance. On this day, ten handicapped children from the March of Dimes Treatment Center will visit the Ann Street Animal Shelter to select puppies and kittens as their pets. Baby animals were purchased by private citizens as these pets will be granted licenses and gifted vaccinations.
  • Be Kind to Animals Week Press Release 2
    Phyllis Diller, Be Kind to Animals Week, West Los Angeles Animal Shelter, Robert I. Rush, | Phyllis Diller was named Queen of the Be Kind to Animals Week as she adopted a Golden Labrador Retriever from the West Animal Shelter. She hopes that everybody that visits the shelter adopts a pet.
  • Multiple Anti-rabies clinics in Los Angeles and Be kind to dog week
    Public low cost anti-rabies clinics, Robert I. Rush, Modern Veterinary Practice, Be Kind to Animal's Week, | Anti-rabies clinics are opening up in May in several locations all across Los Angeles while as the program has been expanded this year due to increase in demand for public clinic service.
  • Letter to Evelle J. Younger
    Evelle J Younger, Mrs. Ring, James McNamara, March of Dimes, George West, | McNamara announces a "Second Chance" Day for handicapped children (most likely children can adopt a dog) with help of March of Dimes and the department
  • Reed Family Charges
    Gloria Reed, Department of Animal Regulation, Devonshire Division, Office P. Page, Richard Felosky, Foothill Division, East Valley Animal Shelterq | Gloria Reed charged with inhumane treatment, officers were then attacked by children, had bulldogs, been looked at for dog kennel, cat kennel, failure of maintaining licenses/permits
  • Be Kind to Animals Week 1970
    Be Kind to Animals Week | "Be Kind to Animals Week might inspire Be Kind to Humans Week"
  • Phyllis Diller Queen of Be Kind to Animals Week
    Phyllis Diller, Be Kind to Animals Week; Robert Rush; actress; Sam Yorty; wildlife conservation; animal airlift |
  • Polio and Rabies Vaccination Immediate Release
    March of Dimes Birth Defects Treatment Center; Ann Street Shelter; Operation Second Chance; Evelle Younger; John Ferraro; Robert Rush; dog license; vaccination; anti-rabies clinic; Henry Fenenbock; polio | connecting dog vaccination to polio vaccination in children
  • Immediate Release Animal Regulation Statistics
    West Valley Shelter; Ann Street Shelter; Don Payn; Phyllis Diller; Be Kind to Animals Week; Bolivar Vallardares; Eleventh Avenue Shelter; Animal Control Officer; East Valley Shelter; leash law; San Fernando Valley |
  • Be Kind To Animals Week in May
    anti-rabies clinic; Be Kind to Animals Week; vaccinated; dog licenses |
  • Be Kind to Animals Week 1971
    Be Kind to Animals Week; Robert Rush; American Humane Association; Good Neighbor Policy; leash law; dog license; curbing; anti-rabies clinics; spay and neuter clinics; Angeles National Forest; animal airlift |
  • National Dog Week Memorandum
    national dog week; Sam Yorty; Robert Rush; city ordinance; animal control officer; dog license; physical check up; adoption |
  • Advertising National Dog Week
    Sam Yorty; Dog Week; National Dog Week; Lorne Greene; Robert Rush; adoption; Carnation Company; Southern CA Rapid Transit District; Pacific Outdoor Advertising; advertising | expansion to advertising
  • Memorandum on Jip Comes Home (May 3-9)
    East Valley Animal Shelter; Dr. Doolittle; Be Kind to Animals Week |
  • Memo Regarding BKAW
    Be Kind to Animals Week; Robert Rush; interviews; Mayor Yorty |
  • The Meaning of BKAW
    Be Kind to Animals Week; American Humane Association; Robert Rush; spay; wildlife conservation; pet care; dog license; interviews |