Read more about the article It’s time to thank the animal control officers
Animal Control Officer, Corporal Julie Villegas at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Castaic on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

It’s time to thank the animal control officers

This year’s National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week feels a little different for Los Angeles County’s Department of Animal Care and Control amid the current health crisis. Even so, DACC’s…

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Read more about the article Calling all animal lovers: ‘Bow-Wows & Meows’ is back
Families pose with their newly adopted pups at the annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at Hart Park. Courtesy of Bow-Wows & Meows

Calling all animal lovers: ‘Bow-Wows & Meows’ is back

Anyone looking to adopt a new, four-legged family member or simply enjoy some time with your furry friends is invited to William S. Hart Park for the 19th annual Bow-Wows…

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Read more about the article It’s rub-a-dub-dub time for Castaic Animal Care Center’s animals
CP gets dried off after being first dog bathed in the new mobile grooming trailer at the Castaic Animal Shelter Tuesday Morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

It’s rub-a-dub-dub time for Castaic Animal Care Center’s animals

CP, an 11-year-old short-haired terrier mix, was surrendered to the Castaic Animal Care Center after her owner died this week. The first step on her road to being adoption ready…

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Read more about the article County Department of Animal Care and Control receives achievement award
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger holds a Pets of the Week every Tuesday. Photo courtesy of LA County

County Department of Animal Care and Control receives achievement award

Los Angeles County’s Department of Animal Care and Control has received a 2018 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties. The department was recognized in the category for Community…

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