Federal immigration raids have led to a rise in abandoned pets in Los Angeles, as individuals who are deported leave their animals in precarious situations. The SPAY(CE) Project highlighted the case of Chuco, a pit bull whose owner was deported. Animal rescues are struggling to find homes for these animals, with many shelters operating at capacity. Reports indicate that people in targeted communities are avoiding veterinary care for their pets due to fear of arrest, resulting in missed appointments and worsening health for the animals.
The SPAY(CE) Project, co-founded by Esther Ruurda, put out a call on Instagram to help Chuco, as many shelters reported difficulty finding homes for adult male Pit bulls.
Immigration raids have led to a rise in dogs being surrendered at L.A. County shelters, with about 15 being reported within weeks due to deportations.
Pets belonging to deported individuals are often abandoned or left in precarious situations, leading to concerns for their welfare in overcrowded shelters.
In communities targeted by immigration raids, the fear of arrest is causing pet owners to avoid veterinary care, resulting in missed appointments and declining pet health.
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