Chuco, a 3-year-old pit bull, was taken to an L.A. County shelter following a raid where his owner was arrested and subsequently deported. A friend managed to temporarily care for Chuco, but he was later seized by his landlord. Efforts by advocates led to the dog's identification at the Baldwin Park shelter. Due to the ongoing shelter crisis in L.A., advocates highlight the struggles of larger breeds finding homes, with significant increases in relinquished dogs contributing to overcrowding at local shelters.
"Chuco was with his owner when immigration agents raided a Home Depot in Barstow a little over two weeks ago, resulting in his owner's arrest and subsequent deportation."
"Blackwell, a veteran volunteer, noted that it's tough for a pit bull in L.A. during the current shelter crisis, with overcrowding at levels she hasn't seen in 15 years."
"Factors contributing to the high numbers of relinquished animals include abandoned pets acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising veterinary costs, and increased immigration arrests."
"The situation has led to a significant rise in the number of dogs relinquished, with more than twice as many dogs being given up at L.A. County's Palmdale shelter compared to last June."
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