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L.A. County Just Helped A Lot More Dogs Find Homes

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A black and white dog wearing sunglasses finds homes in L.A. County.
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L.A. County just made it a lot easier for dogs to find a forever home.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion to increase the number of dogs allowed per household.

Up until the vote, the maximum number of dogs was three. Only licensed facilities like pet shops, groomers and kennels could have more than the limit. But now the new maximum is four.

Related: California Is One Step Closer to Becoming First State to Ban Puppy Mills

“Increasing the dog limit per household will give homeless dogs additional opportunities to find permanent, loving homes and reduce animal homelessness in the county of Los Angeles,” Marcia Mayeda, director of the county Department of Animal Care and Control, told City News Service

Surrounding counties San Diego and San Bernardino already have a four-dog maximum per household.

“By increasing the number of dogs allowed per household from 3 to 4, we are hoping to encourage responsible pet owners to consider adopting an additional dog from one of our county shelters,” Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a statement.

Keep in mind, this new rule is not for the City of Los Angeles, which still has a three dog limit. It is for unincorporated areas in L.A. County, including Marina Del Rey, Calabasas and City Terrace. But it is a start.

Related: L.A. Brewery Permanently Adds ‘Puppy Hour’ to Support Local Rescues 

 

By Andrea Huspeni

Andrea Huspeni is the founder and CEO of This Dog's Life. Her mission it to help dogs live a happier, healthier and longer life. When she isn't working, she spends time with her two dogs, Lola and Milo. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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