Update on Hollywood!!!

He's now at the West LA Shelter!!! Thank you Charla Fales!

I LOVE this dog Gio! He is a doll! PLEASE help him out!

This is a great dog, super nice and easy going. Friendly and completely non-reactive. I think he's a great guy! I hate to see him die at the shelter.

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Urgent! Please help put Marc de Luna out of the dog abuse business!!

Approximately two weeks ago, Marc De Luna was arrested on animal cruelty charges when he starved + severely neglected 67 dogs. If you are unfamiliar with
this case, take a look at this video.
http://cbs2.com/video/?id=122106@kcbs.dayport.com


Even though Marc DeLuna´s case is still in the investigation mode, it is
important that we all write professional letters and e-mails, stating that we
want him to be fully prosecuted for the horrible crime that he committed.
Please consider voicing your personal expectation as to how De Luna should be treated.

If you believe, as I and many others do that he should be charged with a
felony, please express this to both the DA and the Mayor. The more
letters and phone calls they receive, the stronger the is message that people
are concerned and are watching, expecting strong action by the City
Attorney's office. To date, De Luna is out on bail, facing a misdemeanor
charge.

Lee Goldberg with Animal Advocates suggested the following talking points for any letters or phone calls to Raul Salinas the DA for the City of South Gate:


1. Thank them for their efforts thus far with respect to the de Luna case.

2. Express their strong belief that de Luna's actions were so heinous as to
warrant felony criminal charges of animal cruelty.

3. Express their hope and expectation that the City Attorney's Office will pursue
the case against de Luna as aggressively as possible.


We should also encourage people to be respectful when contacting these folks and
emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, so it is not appropriate to attack
them.


Contact information for Raul Salinas (the City Attorney for South Gate):

He is only at the South Gate office on Tuesdays - His direct dial is 323.563.9538
and the number to his assistant Dina is 323.563.9550 and


FAX is 323.569.2678 - I would also suggest scanning the signed letter and
emailing it to Mr. Salinas for Urgent delivery at dzaragoza@sogate.org
(his assistant's email).


Additionally, to reach Henry Gonzalez (the mayor for South Gate), call 323.563.9543.

South Gate City Hall Mailing Address = 8650 California Avenue o South Gate,
CA 90280


If you would like to donate to help the dogs that are now in a rescue, here are
links to two groups that took some of the dogs


To help Petey on his uphill battle to be as healthy as he was when
he checked in, please make all tax deductible donations payable to


Whiskers and Tails Foundation, Subject: Saving Petey.

http://www.whiskerstails.org/


www.TheKrisKellyFoundation.org
an organization that took four dogs including one very sick dog named Kitchie.

Say good-by to Hollywood, unless someone gets him out of SLA NOW!

Look at this amazing dog!


Turned in because of a tragedy in the family. Separated from his life-long companion. Painfully skinny. Hollywood (A1079047, 4 year old, smooth collie / Husky mix, with one stunning blue eye and one ear standing upright, red-listed on 12/23 -- so nearly out of time!!!!) gulped down the big bowl of food we offered. And when we left the room, he cried continually until we returned. This is a dog who quickly develops strong bonds with the people who care for him. Obviously, there have not been many. Hollywood loves to bury his head in your lap, trying so hard to get close. He needs a friend -- and now.

Hollywood has been kenneled alone, probably because of his size (I think it was 72 pounds -- but should be considerably more -- those ribs show distinctly). He passed the test of walking through dozens of barking dogs without reacting -- but does seem interested in the smaller dogs.

Please make Hollywood your landmark. Call the South L.A. Shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119.
If possible, please drop me a line and let me know he is safe. Many thanks, Andrea ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com (323) 363-4909

Hurry up! Gorgeous Newfie mix at SLA needs help NOW!

Buck (A1081559, only 10 months old, red-listed on 12/21 -- so time is nearly up!!!) is a sizable sweetheart. He is the strongman at the shelter and is just as goofy as he is big and broad. He does need a competent handler to teach him the rules. But, his energy is all positive and he loves everyone. Buck has been kenneled with other large dogs and is probably the submissive one in the group. He has met smaller dogs at a distance, was interested but kept his tail wagging. This bundle of joy needs a home -- and right away. If you want to cuddle up with a dog your own size, call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119.
And please let me know if you are the one to save him. I would love to pass along the good news.
Many thanks, Andrea ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com (323) 363-4909

HIGGINS IS AN OLDER GENT WITH A SMILE THAT WINS EVERYONE'S HEART.

Higgins (A1080366, already neutered, 9 years old, red-listed on 12/21 ? -- so nearly out of time) is such a proper and kindly gentleman. He's a cuddly-bear-sort of dog who somehow wound up in the shelter. He's made the best of it, entertaining his kennelmate Yogui whom he loves, wagging his tail at passers-by. But, when as darkness falls, Higgins fears. He fears that he may not make it out of the shelter alive. If you want a warm companion for these chilly nights, if you want a gentle soul who will love you unconditionally, please consider Higgins. You can meet him at the South L.A. shelter -- call them at (213) 485-0117 or -0119.
And kindly let me know that he is now smiling for you. Many thanks, Andrea ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com (323) 363-4909

Bad picture, good boy. Roger at WLA

Roger A0440651 Adult Shep mix

Roger is a great dog! Very chill, non-reactive to other dogs and easy on leash. He's about 8 years young and has lots of love and energy to give. I can even recommend Roger for an older person as he is very relaxed and easy to handle. Poor guy, he's lost a lot of weight at the shelter. He really needs a home where he can be warm and comfy and well fed! Don't you know a senior looking for a great companion???? Think Roger!

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