We were provided with the exciting opportunity to have our very own Stephanie Levy appear on the “Insider” show to discuss the horrors of puppy mills and the diseased individuals who run them. Watch the segment below!
Advocacy
AAA frequently supports the prosecution of perpetrators of animal cruelty by contacting prosecutors around the country in connection with animal abuse cases to request that the alleged perpetrators be charged to the fullest extent provided by law. AAA may also provide pro bono legal assistance to support campaigns against puppymills and pet stores that sell animals obtained from puppymills. Read about AAA’s advocacy efforts here:
Oppose Budget Cuts to Animal Services!
April 27th, 2010
Dear Friends,
Your action on this matter is extremely important. The City has proposed a $1.8 million cut in the budget for Animal Services. If approved, it is estimated that 4,000 to 11,000 more pets will be euthanized in the shelters each year. The cuts will also lead to the closure of up to two animal shelters and the loss of 8 Animal Control Officers, 14 Animal Care Technicians, 3 Registered Veterinary Technicians, 4 Clerical Staff, and 2 Supervisors.
Last year, community backlash successfully led to the reinstatement of a program offering free spay and neuter vouchers to low income pet owners, which had been eliminated due to budget concerns — we each have a powerful voice that can successfully bring about change if we make ourselves heard.
The City Council Budget & Finance Committee is taking public comment on the proposed budget cuts to Animal Services TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, April 28th between 1pm – 5pm at City Hall – 200 N. Spring Street, Room 340.
Please consider attending the Committee meeting to voice your opposition to these budget cuts that will harm our community and senselessly put the lives of so many innocent animals at risk. The Committee Meeting Agenda and other information is available here: http://ens.lacity.org/clk/committeeagend/clkcommitteeagend1866035_04272010.pdf.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please email your City Council Member to let them know how destructive these cuts will be to our community (to find your District enter your address under Neighborhood Services here: http://www.lacity.org/index.htm). Those marked with an asterisk next to the district below sit on the Budget & Finance Committee and have special power to craft amendments and make recommendations to the full City Council before the final budget vote:
District 1 – councilmember.reyes@lacity.org
District 2 – councilmember.greuel@lacity.org
*District 3 – councilmember.zine@lacity.org
District 4 – councilmember.labonge@lacity.org
*District 5 – councilmember.koretz@lacity.org
District 6 – councilmember.cardenas@lacity.org
District 7 – councilmember.alarcon@lacity.org
*District 8 – councilmember.parks@lacity.org
*District 9 – councilmember.perry@lacity.org
District 10 – councilmember.wesson@lacity.org
*District 11 – councilmember.rosendahl@lacity.org
*District 12 – councilmember.smith@lacity.org
District 13 – councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org
*District 14 – councilmember.huizar@lacity.org
District 15 – councilmember.hahn@lacity.org
Please let your voice be heard on behalf of the animals!
AAA Letters in Support of Harsh Sentencing of Cindy Bemis and Cynthia Trapani
June 11th, 2009
On May 18, 2009 notorious animal hoarders Cindy Bemis and Cindy Trapani were convicted of felony animal cruelty in Kern County. AAA sent the following letters to prosecuting District Attorney Andrea Kohler and sentencing Judge Kenneth C. Twisselman to recommend that these repeat offenders of animal cruelty and neglect receive the maximum penalties allowed under the law for their crimes. Read full text of letter to Andrea Khohler below and full text of letter to Judge Twinsselman II of the Kern County Superioer Court here: JUDGE TWINSSELMAN II LETTER.
AAA Letter In Support of SB250-The Pet Responsibility Act
April 8th, 2009
SB 250, otherwise known as The Pet Responsibility Act, was introduced by State Senator Dean Florez on February 24, 2009 in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals in California shelters, where more than half a million animals are euthanized annually. AAA issued the following letter setting forth its position in support of SB 250: AAA Letter in Support of SB-250
AAA Letter to Orange County District Attorney’s Office – Re: Justin Carrafield
January 23rd, 2009
Animal Advocates Alliance sent a letter to prosecutors at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to express their gratitude for the decision to pursue charges of animal cruelty against Justin Carrafield, who is alleged to have repeatedly and viciously stabbed an eight-month-old puppy belonging to his girlfriend after attacking her during an argument. It is AAA’s sincere hope that the prosecutors will seek the maximum penalty allowed under the California Penal Code and that Mr. Carrafield will receive a sentence that is commensurate with the extreme violence he committed against both his girlfriend and her puppy. Read full text of the letter here: Carrafield Letter
AAA Letter to Riverside District Attorney’s Office – Re: Karley
January 23rd, 2009
Animal Advocates Alliance sent a letter to prosecutors at the Riverside District Attorney’s Office to express their appreciation for the decision to pursue felony animal cruelty charges against Los Angeles County Fire Chief, Glynn Johnson. Mr. Johnson is alleged to have committed gruesome acts of violence on a young German Shepherd mix puppy, Karley, belonging to a neighbor, breaking Karley’s jaw and causing extensive brain damage. Eye witness testimony from a neighbor who was originally escorting Karley to her home reveals that Mr. Johnson’s attack was unprovoked. Read full text of the letter here: Karley Letter
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