The Los Angeles City Council voted to halt new dog breeding licenses temporarily due to severe overcrowding in city shelters, with over 1,500 dogs in facilities designed for 737 kennels, leading to tripled-up kennels and dogs in crates in hallways.
Euthanasia of dogs in the city has risen by 22% this year, emphasizing the urgent need for action in light of the overcrowding crisis that has left thousands of animals suffering in inadequate conditions.
"It is unacceptable for the city to continue issuing breeding permits while thousands of animals are suffering from overcrowded conditions in our shelters," stated Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, emphasizing the need to address the current crisis.
"Blaming registered, responsible breeders for the shelter crisis won't improve conditions for those dogs," as highlighted by the American Kennel Club's opposition to the ban on new dog breeding licenses.
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