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Verdicts

Oct. 25, 2008

Settlement Sets Stricter Rules for Animal Killing at Shelters

Animal advocates have scored a coup in a settlement that makes it tougher for Los Angeles County's six shelters to euthanize cats and dogs, potentially saving the lives of thousands a year.

By Noah Barron
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Animal advocates have scored a coup in a settlement that makes it tougher for Los Angeles County's six shelters to euthanize cats and dogs, potentially saving the lives of thousands a year.

Under the settlement, the county cannot kill impounded animals before holding them for four days unless they are terminally ill and must notify animal rescuers which cats and dogs are slated to be put down...

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