Shelter workers noted that poor living conditions led to behavioral deterioration in dogs, causing some to be more likely to be euthanized simply due to overcrowding.
As the euthanasia rate for dogs in L.A. shelters increases significantly due to staffing shortages and overcrowding, many healthy but stressed animals face dire consequences.
The city's euthanasia list reflects a heartbreaking reality: dogs like Jake are killed not due to health issues but because shelters cannot provide adequate care.
Agnes Sibal, spokesperson for LA Animal Services, highlighted an 'overcrowding crisis,' emphasizing that chronic understaffing and lack of resources exacerbate the suffering of shelter animals.
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