LA animal shelters face criticism over continued killings despite "no-kill" claims
A longtime animal-rights advocate alleges that Los Angeles leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council, have failed to stop the daily euthanasia of adoptable dogs in city shelters.
She holds Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council, and LA Animal Services responsible for the leadership vacuum that allows the practice to persist. Corry's organization, Stand Up for Pits Foundation, offered resources and funding to address the issue but was rebuffed, leading her group to file a lawsuit last year against city officials and the LAPD, which has been dismissed three times.
The activist cites a shortage of affordable spay-and-neuter options, weak enforcement of existing statutes, and public misinformation as core drivers of the crisis. She also criticizes local nonprofits for having financial motives that oppose systemic reform. The piece calls for transparent accountability, preventive measures, and a shift in how animals are regarded by city officials.
Why it matters
The claim highlights potential mismanagement of public resources and animal welfare failures in a major U.S. city.
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