State agency fines L.A. more than $560,000 for dog attack at Harbor animal shelter
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from Los Angeles Times1 month ago
The city of Los Angeles has been fined $563,250 by Cal/OSHA for significant safety and training lapses that endangered animal shelter employees, culminating in a severe attack.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-17/state-agency-fines-l-a-560-000-for-dog-attack-at-harbor-shelter
Kennel supervisor Leslie Corea experienced a harrowing incident when a dog in her care attacked her, resulting in multiple surgeries and the loss of half her thigh.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-17/state-agency-fines-l-a-560-000-for-dog-attack-at-harbor-shelter
The Los Angeles Animal Services revealed that they were housing 1,500 dogs while only capable of safely and humanely managing 800, highlighting chronic overcrowding.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-17/state-agency-fines-l-a-560-000-for-dog-attack-at-harbor-shelter
From January to September, over 1,224 dogs were euthanized in city shelters this year, a 72% increase compared to the same timeframe last year.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-17/state-agency-fines-l-a-560-000-for-dog-attack-at-harbor-shelter
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