ANIMAL WATCH
Pit Bull Rips Child’s Face in Horrendous Attack, Dog Owner Arrested
ANIMAL WATCH - A Pit Bull savagely attacked and tore off parts of the face off a helpless 9-year-old child last week in a senseless and horrific event that should never happen—and this could be anyone’s child at any moment.
Pit Bull Ownership Not a Constitutional Right, Federal Court Rules—But the Fight Goes On
ANIMAL WATCH - A challenge to force the City of Council Bluff, Iowa, to revoke its 2005 ban on Pit Bulls, and any dog having the appearance of being a Pit Bull or closely related, was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit on March 3, 2022.
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips from LA Animal Services
ANIMAL WATCH - Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and enjoy the festive foods that come with the holiday.
Cockfighting: Expanded Federal Law Would Halt USPS Transport of Animals for Fighting
ANIMAL WATCH - A new anti-animal fighting Bill introduced in Congress on November 16 would add “potent enforcement tools” for both law-enforcement agencies and private citizens to address rampant cockfighting and dog-fighting operations worldwide and expanding in U.S. communities, a media release by Animal Wellness Action (AWA) announced this week.
Pit Bull Attack at LA Animal Services Shelter Leaves Two Injured
ANIMAL WATCH - An Animal Care Technician was severely injured in a vicious surprise attack by a Pit Bull which then redirected its fury to a supervisor who attempted to save her employee on October 21, 2022.
Controller’s Race: Paul Koretz Pontificates on L.A. Animal Services’ Mismanagement, Mejia Volunteers at LAAS Shelter
ANIMAL WATCH - While Councilman Paul Koretz posted photos this week of former City officials endorsing his campaign for Controller, his opponent Kenneth Mejia, CPA, was continuing to actively meet with community groups on issues affecting the entire city.
Animal Shelter Volunteers Win First Round In Fight For First Amendment Rights
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS - Animal shelter volunteers have been suspended and/or terminated for speaking to the press about poor conditions at City animal shelters.
Woman Who Lost Both Arms in Savage Pit Bull Attack Arrested on Drug Charges
ANIMAL WATCH - Last week, on October 26, WBTW in Abbeville, SC., announced that Kyleen Waltman, 38, was arrested and booked at the Abeville County Detention Center “pending charges, after a traffic stop where she was found in possession of methamphetamine.”