#  ANIMAL WATCH

   ##  [ How the United States Is Failing Elephants—and What You Can Do](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30839-how-the-united-states-is-failing-elephants-and-what-you-can-do "How the United States Is Failing Elephants—and What You Can Do")

      Details    Delcianna J. Winders    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     May 05 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2025/036j.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2025/036j.jpg?width=934&height=694)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30839-how-the-united-states-is-failing-elephants-and-what-you-can-do)

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   ##  [ Ohio Bill Proposes Labeling Pit Bulls as a “Vicious” Breed](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30835-ohio-bill-proposes-labeling-pit-bulls-as-a-vicious-breed "Ohio Bill Proposes Labeling Pit Bulls as a “Vicious” Breed")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     May 05 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2025/036c.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2025/036c.jpg?width=1288&height=588)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30835-ohio-bill-proposes-labeling-pit-bulls-as-a-vicious-breed)

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   ##  [ Mayor Bass Eases Shelter Cuts, Still Blocks Pet Rescue Plan](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30812-mayor-bass-eases-shelter-cuts-still-blocks-pet-rescue-plan "Mayor Bass Eases Shelter Cuts, Still Blocks Pet Rescue Plan")

      Details    Jeffrey Mausner    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     May 01 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2025/035c.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2025/035c.jpg?width=940&height=596)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30812-mayor-bass-eases-shelter-cuts-still-blocks-pet-rescue-plan)

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   ##  [ Overcrowded and Out of Time: LA Animal Services Urgently Calls for Community Help to Save Shelter Pets](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30805-overcrowded-and-out-of-time-la-animal-services-urgently-calls-for-community-help-to-save-shelter-pets "Overcrowded and Out of Time: LA Animal Services Urgently Calls for Community Help to Save Shelter Pets")

      Details    CityWatch    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     May 01 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2025/035k.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2025/035k.jpg?width=1274&height=658)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30805-overcrowded-and-out-of-time-la-animal-services-urgently-calls-for-community-help-to-save-shelter-pets)

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   ##  [ Pit Bull Attack that Killed USPS Mail Carrier Spurs Tougher Dangerous Dog Laws in Florida – or Does It?](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30792-pit-bull-attack-that-killed-usps-mail-carrier-spurs-tougher-dangerous-dog-laws-in-florida-or-does-it "Pit Bull Attack that Killed USPS Mail Carrier Spurs Tougher Dangerous Dog Laws in Florida – or Does It?")

      Details    Phyllis M Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 28 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/034g.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/034g.jpg?width=934&height=622)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30792-pit-bull-attack-that-killed-usps-mail-carrier-spurs-tougher-dangerous-dog-laws-in-florida-or-does-it)

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   ##  [ Why Quality Dog Harnesses are Essential for Your Pet’s Safety](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30787-why-quality-dog-harnesses-are-essential-for-your-pets-safety "Why Quality Dog Harnesses are Essential for Your Pet’s Safety")

      Details    CityWatch    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 28 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/034d.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/034d.jpg?width=944&height=686)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30787-why-quality-dog-harnesses-are-essential-for-your-pets-safety)

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   ##  [ Thousands Urge LA Zoo to Send Ailing Elephants to Sanctuary—Not Another Zoo](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30778-thousands-urge-la-zoo-to-send-ailing-elephants-to-sanctuary-not-another-zoo "Thousands Urge LA Zoo to Send Ailing Elephants to Sanctuary—Not Another Zoo")

      Details    CityWatch    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 24 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/033g.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/033g.jpg?width=892&height=666 "Tina at the Los Angeles Zoo. Photo: In Defense of Animals")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30778-thousands-urge-la-zoo-to-send-ailing-elephants-to-sanctuary-not-another-zoo "class="caption" title="Tina at the Los Angeles Zoo. Photo: In Defense of Animals"")Tina at the Los Angeles Zoo. Photo: In Defense of Animals

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   ##  [ L.A. Dog Bite Attorney: Court Ruling Shifts Liability in Pit Bull Attacks](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30745-l-a-dog-bite-attorney-court-ruling-shifts-liability-in-pit-bull-attacks "L.A. Dog Bite Attorney: Court Ruling Shifts Liability in Pit Bull Attacks")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 21 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/032c.jpeg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/032c.jpeg?width=339&height=310)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30745-l-a-dog-bite-attorney-court-ruling-shifts-liability-in-pit-bull-attacks)

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   ##  [ Pit Bulls are Killing Babies, Why is this Tragic Statistic Going Up?](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30709-pit-bulls-are-killing-babies-why-is-this-tragic-statistic-going-up "Pit Bulls are Killing Babies, Why is this Tragic Statistic Going Up?")

      Details    Phyllis M Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 14 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/030a.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/030a.jpg?width=1192&height=838)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30709-pit-bulls-are-killing-babies-why-is-this-tragic-statistic-going-up)

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   ##  [ L.A. Demands Hanoi Ban Dog and Cat Meat to Secure Sister City Status](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30696-l-a-demands-hanoi-ban-dog-and-cat-meat-to-secure-sister-city-status "L.A. Demands Hanoi Ban Dog and Cat Meat to Secure Sister City Status")

      Details    In Defense of Animals    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 10 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/029d.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/029d.jpg?width=936&height=706)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30696-l-a-demands-hanoi-ban-dog-and-cat-meat-to-secure-sister-city-status)

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   ##  [ 190 Pit Bulls Seized, Ex-Football Star LeShon Johnson Indicted on Federal Dog Fighting Charges ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30678-190-pit-bulls-seized-ex-football-star-leshon-johnson-indicted-on-federal-dog-fighting-charges "190 Pit Bulls Seized, Ex-Football Star LeShon Johnson Indicted on Federal Dog Fighting Charges ")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 07 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/028a.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/028a.jpg?width=936&height=648)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30678-190-pit-bulls-seized-ex-football-star-leshon-johnson-indicted-on-federal-dog-fighting-charges)

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   ##  [ Cats Are Fueling a Global Eco-Crisis, Pushing Birds and Other Species to Extinction](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30671-cats-are-fueling-a-global-eco-crisis-pushing-birds-and-other-species-to-extinction "Cats Are Fueling a Global Eco-Crisis, Pushing Birds and Other Species to Extinction")

      Details    Reynard Loki    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     April 07 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2025/028l.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2025/028l.jpg?width=940&height=628)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30671-cats-are-fueling-a-global-eco-crisis-pushing-birds-and-other-species-to-extinction)

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   ##  [ LA Zoo Elephants Billy & Tina Offered Ticket to Cambodia](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30625-la-zoo-elephants-billy-tina-offered-ticket-to-cambodia "LA Zoo Elephants Billy & Tina Offered Ticket to Cambodia")

      Details    In Defense of Animals    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     March 27 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Mar-2025/0025m.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Mar-2025/0025m.jpg?width=942&height=704)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30625-la-zoo-elephants-billy-tina-offered-ticket-to-cambodia)

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   ##  [ Los Angeles Zoo Named Worst Zoo for Elephants — Advocates Rally to #FreeBilly and #FreeTina](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30570-los-angeles-zoo-named-worst-zoo-for-elephants-advocates-rally-to-freebilly-and-freetina "Los Angeles Zoo Named Worst Zoo for Elephants — Advocates Rally to #FreeBilly and #FreeTina")

      Details    In Defense of Animals    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     March 20 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Mar-2025/023l.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Mar-2025/023l.jpg?width=872&height=662 "Billy and Tina have been confined to a one-acre yard for decades. Photo: Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30570-los-angeles-zoo-named-worst-zoo-for-elephants-advocates-rally-to-freebilly-and-freetina "class="caption" title="Billy and Tina have been confined to a one-acre yard for decades. Photo: Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles"")Billy and Tina have been confined to a one-acre yard for decades. Photo: Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles

     [  Read more …  ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30570-los-angeles-zoo-named-worst-zoo-for-elephants-advocates-rally-to-freebilly-and-freetina)

   ##  [ Pit Bull Owner Arrested After 2nd Attack; Man Attacked at Walmart, Deaf Grandmother Killed](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30342-pit-bull-owner-arrested-after-2nd-attack-man-attacked-at-walmart-deaf-grandmother-killed "Pit Bull Owner Arrested After 2nd Attack; Man Attacked at Walmart, Deaf Grandmother Killed")

      Details    Phyllis M Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     February 10 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Feb-2025/012g.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Feb-2025/012g.jpg?width=1050&height=578 "(Photos courtesy of Bexar Sheriff’s Office)")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30342-pit-bull-owner-arrested-after-2nd-attack-man-attacked-at-walmart-deaf-grandmother-killed "class="caption" title="(Photos courtesy of Bexar Sheriff’s Office)"")(Photos courtesy of Bexar Sheriff’s Office)

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   ##  [ Pit Bull Rips Off Girl’s Lips, Mother Fighting for Justice](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30265-pit-bull-rips-off-girls-lips-mother-fighting-for-justice "Pit Bull Rips Off Girl’s Lips, Mother Fighting for Justice")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     January 27 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2025/008c5.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2025/008c5.jpg?width=1538&height=866)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30265-pit-bull-rips-off-girls-lips-mother-fighting-for-justice)

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   ##  [ XL Bullies, Pit Bulls Attacks on Women in 2024](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30221-xl-bullies-pit-bulls-attacks-on-women-in-2024 "XL Bullies, Pit Bulls Attacks on Women in 2024")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     January 20 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2025/006v.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2025/006v.jpg?width=1282&height=752)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30221-xl-bullies-pit-bulls-attacks-on-women-in-2024)

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   ##  [ Oakland Zoo Commended, Los Angeles Zoo Criticized on Annual Worst Zoos for Elephants List](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30178-oakland-zoo-commended-los-angeles-zoo-criticized-on-annual-worst-zoos-for-elephants-list "Oakland Zoo Commended, Los Angeles Zoo Criticized on Annual Worst Zoos for Elephants List")

      Details    In Defense of Animals    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     January 13 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2025/003d.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2025/003d.jpg?width=1020&height=632 "Left: Billy is forced to perform a risky pose. Right: Tina is confined for life in a tiny enclosure. Photos: Hollywoodcitygal/Instagram, Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30178-oakland-zoo-commended-los-angeles-zoo-criticized-on-annual-worst-zoos-for-elephants-list "class="caption" title="Left: Billy is forced to perform a risky pose. Right: Tina is confined for life in a tiny enclosure. Photos: Hollywoodcitygal/Instagram, Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles"")Left: Billy is forced to perform a risky pose. Right: Tina is confined for life in a tiny enclosure. Photos: Hollywoodcitygal/Instagram, Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles

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   ##  [ LA Animal Services Aid Animals in Disaster](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30173-la-animal-services-aid-animals-in-disaster "LA Animal Services Aid Animals in Disaster")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     January 13 2025       [  ![dog looking at camera](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2025/004i.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2025/004i.jpg?width=998&height=622)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30173-la-animal-services-aid-animals-in-disaster)

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   ##  [ Heroic Animal Rescue Efforts Amid Palisades Fire](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30146-heroic-animal-rescue-efforts-amid-palisades-fire "Heroic Animal Rescue Efforts Amid Palisades Fire")

      Details    In Defense of Animals    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     January 09 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2025/003q.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2025/003q.jpg?width=900&height=654 "In Defense of Animals battled through downed power lines, rockslides, and fallen trees to aid animals, and is offering and seeking help for others. Photo: In Defense of Animals")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30146-heroic-animal-rescue-efforts-amid-palisades-fire "class="caption" title="In Defense of Animals battled through downed power lines, rockslides, and fallen trees to aid animals, and is offering and seeking help for others. Photo: In Defense of Animals"")In Defense of Animals battled through downed power lines, rockslides, and fallen trees to aid animals, and is offering and seeking help for others. Photo: In Defense of Animals

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   ##  [ 2024 Pit Bull Attacks: Owner Fights to Save Dogs After Fatal Mauling](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30134-2024-pit-bull-attacks-owner-fights-to-save-dogs-after-fatal-mauling "2024 Pit Bull Attacks: Owner Fights to Save Dogs After Fatal Mauling")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     January 06 2025       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2025/002g2.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2025/002g2.jpg?width=1250&height=702)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30134-2024-pit-bull-attacks-owner-fights-to-save-dogs-after-fatal-mauling)

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   ##  [ Los Angeles Pushes to Save Millions of Dogs and Cats in Vietnam Through Sister City Initiative](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30098-los-angeles-pushes-to-save-millions-of-dogs-and-cats-in-vietnam-through-sister-city-initiative "Los Angeles Pushes to Save Millions of Dogs and Cats in Vietnam Through Sister City Initiative")

      Details    Jeffrey Mausner    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     December 30 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2024/105g.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2024/105g.jpg?width=936&height=650)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30098-los-angeles-pushes-to-save-millions-of-dogs-and-cats-in-vietnam-through-sister-city-initiative)

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   ##  [ XL Pit Bulls Kill Owner, 26, in San Diego Park as Son Watches – Where is the Public Outrage?](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30090-xl-pit-bulls-kill-owner-26-in-san-diego-park-as-son-watches-where-is-the-public-outrage "XL Pit Bulls Kill Owner, 26, in San Diego Park as Son Watches – Where is the Public Outrage?")

      Details    Phyllis M. Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     December 30 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2024/105o.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2024/105o.jpg?width=938&height=698)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30090-xl-pit-bulls-kill-owner-26-in-san-diego-park-as-son-watches-where-is-the-public-outrage)

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   ##  [ Exclusive Update: Fatal Dog Attack On Girl, 5, In Los Angeles County ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30009-exclusive-update-fatal-dog-attack-on-girl-5-in-los-angeles-county "Exclusive Update: Fatal Dog Attack On Girl, 5, In Los Angeles County ")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     December 12 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2024/100e.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2024/100e.jpg?width=972&height=658 "Helicopter footage captures dogs on the property following the attack. (Courtesy of ABC7 Eyewitness News)")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/30009-exclusive-update-fatal-dog-attack-on-girl-5-in-los-angeles-county "class="caption" title="Helicopter footage captures dogs on the property following the attack. (Courtesy of ABC7 Eyewitness News)"")Helicopter footage captures dogs on the property following the attack. (Courtesy of ABC7 Eyewitness News)

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   ##  [ Pit Bulls on Drugs – Don’t Take the Risk](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29996-pit-bulls-on-drugs-dont-take-the-risk "Pit Bulls on Drugs – Don’t Take the Risk")

      Details    Phyllis Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     December 09 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2024/099b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2024/099b.jpg?width=1064&height=490)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29996-pit-bulls-on-drugs-dont-take-the-risk)

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   ##  [ U.S. Cockfighters Defy Laws, Seek to De-Criminalize Blood Sports](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29964-u-s-cockfighters-defy-laws-seek-to-de-criminalize-blood-sports "U.S. Cockfighters Defy Laws, Seek to De-Criminalize Blood Sports")

      Details    Phyllis M Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     December 02 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2024/097a.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2024/097a.jpg?width=1408&height=904)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29964-u-s-cockfighters-defy-laws-seek-to-de-criminalize-blood-sports)

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   ##  [ Pit Bull Kills Owner: Breed or Owner to Blame?](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29929-pit-bull-kills-owner-breed-or-owner-to-blame "Pit Bull Kills Owner: Breed or Owner to Blame?")

      Details    Phyllis M Daugherty    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     November 25 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Nov-2024/095f2.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Nov-2024/095f2.jpg?width=1064&height=526)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29929-pit-bull-kills-owner-breed-or-owner-to-blame)

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   ##  [ City Guidelines for Pet Health: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29818-city-guidelines-for-pet-health-understanding-your-rights-and-responsibilities "City Guidelines for Pet Health: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities")

      Details    CityWatch    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     November 03 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Nov-2024/089a.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Nov-2024/089a.jpg?width=1254&height=826)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29818-city-guidelines-for-pet-health-understanding-your-rights-and-responsibilities)

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   ##  [ Enclosures Aren’t Big Enough for Elephants](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29766-enclosures-arent-big-enough-for-elephants "Enclosures Aren’t Big Enough for Elephants")

      Details    In Defense of Animals    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     October 21 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Oct-2024/085q.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Oct-2024/085q.jpg?width=932&height=702 "Oakland Zoo has sent Osh to a sanctuary where he can have choices and a larger space, stating that elephants need much more room than the zoo can provide. Photo: Karen Bonadio")    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29766-enclosures-arent-big-enough-for-elephants "class="caption" title="Oakland Zoo has sent Osh to a sanctuary where he can have choices and a larger space, stating that elephants need much more room than the zoo can provide. Photo: Karen Bonadio"")Oakland Zoo has sent Osh to a sanctuary where he can have choices and a larger space, stating that elephants need much more room than the zoo can provide. Photo: Karen Bonadio

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   ##  [ Failure To Provide Adequate Funding For Spay/Neuter Is “Penny Wise And ‘Pound’ Foolish.”](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29704-failure-to-provide-adequate-funding-for-spay-neuter-is-penny-wise-and-pound-foolish "Failure To Provide Adequate Funding For Spay/Neuter Is “Penny Wise And ‘Pound’ Foolish.”")

      Details    Jeffrey Mausner    [ANIMAL WATCH](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch)     October 14 2024       [  ![](https://mail.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Oct-2024/083m.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Oct-2024/083m.jpg?width=944&height=626)    ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29704-failure-to-provide-adequate-funding-for-spay-neuter-is-penny-wise-and-pound-foolish)

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1. [ Pit Bulls in the News: An Owner Goes to Jail, while Family’s Pet Survives Hurricane in Tree](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29667-pit-bulls-in-the-news-an-owner-goes-to-jail-while-familys-pet-survives-hurricane-in-tree)
2. [ Do Other Animals Have Consciousness? Science Could Force Us to Rethink Our Relationships With Them](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29645-do-other-animals-have-consciousness-science-could-force-us-to-rethink-our-relationships-with-them)
3. [ Animal Cruelty Arrests Underscore the Critical Need to Protect Cats](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29624-animal-cruelty-arrests-underscore-the-critical-need-to-protect-cats)
4. [ Five Million Dogs and Cats Desperately Need Saving in Vietnam.](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29620-five-million-dogs-and-cats-desperately-need-saving-in-vietnam)
5. [ Pit Bull Attack that Killed TX Military Veteran Ends in Prison Time, Fines for Dog Owners](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29597-pit-bull-attack-that-killed-tx-military-veteran-ends-in-prison-time-fines-for-dog-owners)
6. [ More Pit Bull Attacks on Children -- Is Promoting this Breed for Families False Advertising, Reckless Endangerment?](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29553-more-pit-bull-attacks-on-children-is-promoting-this-breed-for-families-false-advertising-reckless-endangerment)
7. [ Controversy Over Turtle Races at Brennan's Bar Intensifies Amid Animal Welfare Concerns](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29528-controversy-over-turtle-races-at-brennans-bar-intensifies-amid-animal-welfare-concerns)
8. [ Cockfighting Has No Future Anywhere in a Humane Nation ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29517-cockfighting-has-no-future-anywhere-in-a-humane-nation)
9. [ “No-Kill” Animal Shelters – Are They A Myth?](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29478-no-kill-animal-shelters-are-they-a-myth)
10. [ Proving Liability in Dog Bite Cases: What You Need to Know](https://mail.citywatchla.com/animal-watch/29472-proving-liability-in-dog-bite-cases-what-you-need-to-know)

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