The Antelope Valley Times

Your community. Your issues. Your news.

  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Local
    • Palmdale
    • Lancaster
    • Los Angeles County
    • Littlerock
    • Lake Los Angeles
    • Rosamond
    • Edwards AFB
    • Acton
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Health
  • Business
  • Opinion
    • Advertise
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Show Search

L.A. County aims to keep homeless people and their pets together

by The AV Times Staff • March 12, 2019

[File]
LOS ANGELES  – Hoping to find homes for homeless people who have pets, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors took the first step Tuesday in drawing up an ordinance that would require all county-funded housing to allow pets.

Supervisors Hilda Solis and Kathryn Barger co-authored the motion, citing estimates that nearly 10 percent of homeless people have pets.

“Studies show that individuals with pets experience fewer symptoms of depression and loneliness. Pets provide emotional stability and protection for those who lack that type of support,” Solis said. “For many, a pet may be their only sense of family … No one should have to sever a bond with a pet in order to find housing.”

Many supportive housing developments either prohibit dogs and cats or don’t have the infrastructure to care for pets.

“Devoted pet owners who are willing and able to care for their pet should not be forced to make the impossible decision between giving up their beloved pet or maintaining a place to live,” said Susan Riggs, senior director of state legislation for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, West Region.

In Los Angeles County, housing concerns were cited by roughly 24 percent of residents who surrendered dogs and 20 percent of those who surrendered cats between 2016-18, according to Solis. She estimated that 29 percent of those pets were ultimately euthanized.

A draft ordinance is expected back in 90 days.

–

Filed Under: Home, Politics

1 comment for "L.A. County aims to keep homeless people and their pets together"

  1. lying politicians says

    March 13, 2019 at 2:54 am

    personally personally LA county is lying look at today’s news on Channel 5 about the defense department wanting to use close bases weed homes for illegal immigrants for housing do that for the homeless people to hell with it illegal immigrants and for our vets

Recent Comments

  • Theodocious on Six CHP officers, sergeant and nurse charged in man’s 2020 death: “Refusal is part of the rules, and officers must inform you of that possibility and the results if you choose…” Mar 30, 08:03
  • Jay jay on New claims sought against LA County in deputy body slam lawsuit: “That’s not even his real name. Hides in the shadows Mr Tim Scott.” Mar 30, 06:52
  • Lefty Timmy on New claims sought against LA County in deputy body slam lawsuit: “Ohhhhhh Timmy.” Mar 30, 01:34
  • Slam on New claims sought against LA County in deputy body slam lawsuit: ““Attorneys for the county and the district deny any liability and state that the plaintiff is not entitled to damages…”…” Mar 30, 01:02
  • Frank Rizzo on Readers Speak Out! (January 2023): “Rex is awesome. His is the best person to come from the AV along with Frank Zappa. No one is…” Mar 29, 18:45

Copyright © 2023 · The AV Times LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use