Today's Pre-Holiday Rescue

There is a rumor going around the pet community boards that today is a big euthanization day at L.A. Animal Services (and at the county shelters, too, no doubt). Apparently, so many dogs are picked up on the Fourth of July (mostly freaked out escapees and strays) that they have to clear house to make room.

And that, fellow dog lovers, is reason enough to boycott the holiday festivities.

But don't waste any time adopting a dog!

UP FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION AT L.A. ANIMAL SERVICES SHELTERS:
(Clockwise, from top left)


GERALDINE
Female German shepherd
3 years old
ID#: A875233
Harbor shelter

BABY GIRL
Female pointer mix
1 year old
ID#: A877657
South L.A. shelter

CHATA
Female American staffordshire terrier
1 year old
ID#: A870461
East Valley shelter

GOOD GIRL
Female American staffordshire terrier
2 years, 5 months old
ID#: A856685
North Central shelter

JEPSI
Female American staffordshire terrier
1 and 1/2 years old
ID#: A850363
North Central shelter

KIMO
Female rottweiler
7 years old
ID#: A878521
South L.A. shelter

For more information, call 888.452.7381 or go to L.A. Animal Services Web site at www.laanimalservices.com

Top photo: Teddy, my favorite American staffordshire, who was adopted in February.

UPDATE: Apparently, LAAS won't be euthanizing dogs today just to make space, but those already redlisted are first in line. All shelters will be open until 7pm tonight.