The History of the Los Angeles Animal Services Department

Dr. Christopher Kelty- ISG Faculty and Project Head

Dr. Steve Feldman-   Recently retired Veterinarian with 20 years experience,  and amateur historian. He has collected these documents from shelters around Los Angeles and is and honorary contributor to the Labyrinth Project.

UCLA Undergraduate and Graduate Student Researchers from Institute of Society and Genetics (ISG)

Andrea Musi- Undergraduate student and researcher majoring in Human Biology and Society. Projects include: The Pit Bull Dilemma, Dog Fights, Pet Aggression through Newspaper Clippings, Breed Specific Legislation

Atefa Hijaz- Undergraduate student and researcher majoring in Human Biology and Society. Projects include: Robert Rush, General Manager 1969-1992

Ava Tam- a first year undergraduate student majoring in Pre-Human Biology and Society and researching the patterns of vaccines in Los Angeles pet populations, including animal immunity and the policies regarding vaccines. Projects include: Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics in LA, 1970-1990

Israa Shamseldin- Undergraduate student and researcher majoring in Human Biology and Society. Projects include: Guard Dogs, March of Dimes,  Be Kind to Animals Week, Overpopulation in LA and its Contributions

Sadaf Maleki-