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DACC and the Woolsey Fire

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November is providing us trying times in Southern California. The devastating Woolsey Fire has affected thousands of us. I am so very proud of all our staff and volunteers at DACC who have been working around the clock to help people and pets affected by the fire. Our staff’s dedicated and compassionate efforts define #DACCares!

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Domestic and Animal abuse – Two Sides of the Same Coin

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According to researchers, animal abuse goes hand in hand with domestic violence. Studies have shown that, “85% of women in domestic violence shelters report that their pets were also harmed by their abusers.”1 Family and animal abuse not only occur together but they also fuel a larger cycle of abuse as a whole.

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!

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September is National Preparedness Month and we’d like to remind all pet owners to include your pets in your emergency plans. Southern California is subject to many types of natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and floods. Local emergencies such as power outages, chemical spills, or other events can also disrupt normal activities. Being prepared for these situations will help you protect your pet before disaster strikes.

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Is it True that Dogs Bark More in the Summertime?

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It is summertime and the phones at the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) are busier than ever. Our communications center team report many of these calls are to complain about barking dogs. “Is this because it is warm, windows are open and more outdoor sounds are making their way into homes?” wonders one customer service employee. This may be part of the problem.

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WHY YOU SHOULD FOSTER A KITTEN

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You might have heard of “kitten season” and wondered what that means exactly.  It’s really three seasons in one, starting in spring, peaking in late spring or early summer, and ending in fall.  Kitten season is the time of year when lots of cats give birth, flooding animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation with homeless litters. Each year we receive thousands of orphaned kittens at our seven animal care centers. We need your help! Become a foster TODAY!

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DIRECTOR’S BLOG: SIX TIPS FOR A PET-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE

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June 20th, 2018 In recent years, pet friendly workplaces have become more and more commonplace. In 2016 the Society for Human Resource Management estimated that 7% of workplaces are now pet-friendly. Having a pet friendly workplace can make work more fun and is a job perk that may help recruit or retain top talent in…

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