1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [ story]
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Monday, Apr 22, 2024
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC’s mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
Volunteers...
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Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
The post-pandemic increase of dogs in...
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Thursday, Feb 22, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) wishes to provide clarifying information regarding the fatal dog attack in Compton on Feb. 16.
Based on video obtained from security cameras at the scene, the evidence clearly indicated the involvement of all 13 dogs in the ongoing,...
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Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024
By Marcia Mayeda
One of my favorite sites on social media is the site called WeRateDogs. WeRateDogs asks pet owners to send photos of their dogs, then posts selected photos with humorous comments.
Dogs are rated on a scale of one to ten, but always get an above-ten rating. The posts are always enjoyable...
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Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is excited to announce its participation in two significant awareness campaigns: Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and Responsible Pet Owners Month.
Throughout February, DACC will be actively promoting these initiatives to educate the community...
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Thursday, Feb 1, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is excited to announce a special collaboration with WeRateDogs and the 15/10 Foundation.
This unique collaboration will waive adoption fees for all German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes age 1+ at all DACC animal care centers,...
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Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024
Change a Pet’s Life Day is celebrated annually on Jan. 24. This special day is for encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need.
When you adopt a pet and make them a member of your family, everything changes in their world – and yours too. Numerous...
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Monday, Jan 15, 2024
In October 2022, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control served a search warrant at an animal rescue facility in Littlerock, CA, leading to the rescue of over 200 cats and dogs. The warrant was issued due to the rescue organization’s failure to comply with State and County...
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Thursday, Nov 16, 2023
Being an animal lover from my earliest memories, one of my favorite childhood movies was Dr. Doolittle. As you probably know, Dr. Doolittle was a veterinarian who had the magical gift of being able to talk to animals. Oh, how I wished I was able to do so as well!
Unfortunately, this ability doesn’t...
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Monday, Nov 6, 2023
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week starting Monday, Nov. 6.
DACC operates seven animal care centers (ACCs) located in the Castaic, cities of Agoura, Baldwin Park, Carson/Gardena, Downey, Lancaster and Palmdale. “DACC’s...
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