| - talks about how there must be a bill passed to have humane animal care
-pet owner should own up to their responsibility to keep pets leashed
-pet overpopulation actually results in more animal death
| All of these advertisements are meant to emphasize that pets are suffering and to stop this they need to be spayed so the population can be low enough to accommodate those who are alive.
USA Today, The Human Society of the U.S | For the euthanasia text it is shocking to see that they are justifying the killing of them because in shelters they'll stay lonely. They are arguing that shelters are worse than death.
"Operation second chance" where ten children at the Orthopedic Hospital were allowed to select a pet of their own and take it home. The pets were from the Department of Animal Regulation
| -The Channel Animal Hospital is right across the West Valley Animal Shelter
-There are balloons on the sidewalk to guide people to the adopt a pet day event
- The office staff are all gathered for a photo
-starting from top left: APA32,APA16,APA14,APA17
| - There is a van that says escort your pet to the vet
- This is similar to the previous adopt a pet day event. Employees are there to greet people and people come in to see the different animals in the shelter
- starting form top left: APA31, APA27,APA28,APA29
| -From left to right: 553C5,553C6,553C4,553C8
- There are a group of little piglets (very adorable)
- There is a hawk in a cage
- Interestingly enough, the turkey and the goats are in the same cage
| Here it features a celebrity: (Actor Korey Mall from the Soap Opera "Loving" at the pet shelter carrying a cute cat). This encourages people to come by because there is an influencer. This is at North Central Shelter
| There are people who are coming to look at the pets in the shelter. There are also people that came to film the pets so that people could know about the adoption event.
| Steve Rude is drawing a dog of one of the adopted pets. The paintings of the animal signifies humane treatment as there is a hand holding the cat and a man running with his dog.
-In this letter, Rush clarifies that they do not use their "attack dogs" but rather Sentry Dogs.
-Rush provides sections on the Municipal Code, sections pertaining to Animal Regulation
- This is an article about a young couple who adopted a guard dog who was previously abondened.
-This article not only shows the lasting affects of rescuing a dog, it also emphasizes the cruel system that is imposed upon guard dogs--training them to be mean so they can be sold to businesses.
- This pamphlet details the immunization requirements, veterinary exam requirements, water and feeding requirements, license, and shelter requirements for guard dogs.
-I found it interesting that they have listed the water requirements for the dogs, because that is something that is not usually thought about. Here it states that the dog must have access to water all the times, and it must be in an area that is spill proof.
| -No one is allowed to keep, use, or maintain a guard dog unless they have tag from the Department
-The fee of $50 must be paid to the Department on an annual basis
| Definition of Guard Dog: any dog kept, used, or maintained on commercial or industrial premise
Definition of Sentry Dog: any dog that is trained to guard, protect, patrol any premise or area.
General Manager directive NO. 03-007
-Shelter amendments: Dog must be protected while being cleaned. Premise must contain shaded area for the dog during daylight hours.
-Water amendment: Dog must have access to clean AND fresh water. Water must be kept out of the sun.
-Feeding Amendments: dog owners mustn't just feed their dogs, but their food must be wholesome, palatable, and sufficient in quantity.
Some of the standards discussed include:
-having an examination to assess how well the person and their dog are trained for anti-crime
-completing a background check on the individuals
-if the person has committed specific crimes, they be denied the position of a guard dog trainer
I found it interesting and sad that the reason behind the urgency of Sentry Dog Licensing involved an incident of a child's death. A child was mauled by a guard dog and eventually died. From then on, it was brought to their attention that something must be done to keep these dogs under control.
| - This document sets the guidelines for people to obtain security dogs and the licensing processes they must go through
-After receiving the licensing, one must check the quality of what they invested in
-> A guard dog must be alert, uninjured, and active. If this doesn't fit the description of the dog that was given, then they must contact the Department of Animal Regulation
-The Overpopulation Program (POP) officers have become aware of an increase in the number of dogs licensed as guard dogs, even though they aren't kept on commercial property.
-They proposed several changes including: prohibiting the ownership of pets that aren't vaccinated against rabies, ensuring that pets receive a physical examination, and ensuring guard dogs have a licensed tag
This ordinance explains that dog owners aren't complying with humane treatment guidelines. It has a copy of the ordinance on the following pages that details how owners should be treating their dogs.
| lita Oneill is thanking Rush or sending her the copy of the dangerous dog ordinance, which they adopted a pattern of the like. The second letter is from Rush and it discusses how he is proud that their county was able to move from a "Guard Dog" ordinance to a "Dangerous dog" ordinance.
-There is a table for book signing and another table for Rug Rats
- This event is taking place in front of a shelter
- Time of the event " Be kind to Animals week'
There's a man holding up an art piece that says "Free the Animals" and it showcases different animals such as a bird, cat, and bear
-The students are sitting down and it looks like they're in a banquet hall, church, or courthouse
-The kids look excited to be there and the whole event seems to be centered on raising awareness about animal cruelty
-Elementary school kids are showing support for the "Be Kind to Animals Week"
-They are all seated and it looks like they may be on a field trip to this event
-All the students appear to be happy and are smiling for the camera
-There's a banner that says "Be Kind to Animals Week"
-The people are holding the banner while in the court room
-There's a woman speaking into a microphone and is probably receiving an award from the Dept. of Animal Regulation
Residents don't understand how serious of a crime pit bull fighting is, which is why it has become so common. Animal Regulation needs additional staff to handle dog fighting.
East Greenwich township police and Gloucester County animal control officers seized 17 adult pit bulls and 5 puppies for dog fighting training. Dog fight is illegal, yet people are still doing it in an organized fashion.
"LA ganagstas are staging pit bull battles and bonding the wounded losers to the streets." These people are training them on how to fight yet they leave them in their pain after their entertainment show is over. Pit bulls and puppies sit in the street, abandoned, not able to meet their necessities, awaiting an Animal control Officer to rescue them.
This letter argues that what needs to be done is to get lots of voters and cooperation of employees who are affected by the dog issue, rather than merely dumping a few dollars to the humane societies.
This packet has a lot of info about pitfall dog-fighting. In 1974, they were considering a dog-fighting ban. There was a pet pit bull who was killed after fatally injuring a boy. There are so many accounts of pit bulls killing children.
A 1975 Documentary of the Los Angeles Animal Airlift, labeled "Proud Land". An interview with district supervisor Wes Mason, who takes the interviewer and several animals on a helicopter ride from the West Valley Shelter in Chatsworth to an unknown location in the Angeles National Forest where they release several animals. Digitized 16mm film. Digitized by UCLA IS Lab students Shawn Hall and Britany Valdez. Plus Diana Ascher
A segment from the television show "Animal World", hosted by celebrity Bill Burrud, titled "Guardian Angels" which documents the Animal Airlift. A voiceover recounts the origin and purpose of the program, and follows pilot Ray Schutte and District Supervisor Wes Mason as they transport about a dozen animals from a shelter in LA to an undisclosed location in the Angeles National Forest. The episode begins with a Kal Kan Ad and ends with a Bill Burrud promoting the product. Filmed in 1969 or 1970; Unclear if it aired on television. Digitized by UCLA IS Lab students Shawn Hall and BritanyValdez with the help of Diana Ascher. Suffering "vinegar syndrome" pinkish tint.
Bill Burrud Guardian Angels Property of L.A. City Animal Regulation. Side of tray reads: J.C.C.L Shelf No. 33941 Narcotics: The Decision FSD,178-1 C,16 1075 FT (Likely re-used container) Inside reel canister is written "Kal Kan minus Airlift"
