The Los Angeles Animal Services Department was formed by ordinance in 1947. With the General Manager as executive, the Department is under the control of a Board of Commissioners, with five members appointed by the Mayor, and by the City Council of Los A

To promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and people.

We envision the day when every pet born has a good home and is cared for all its life, and no person is ever endangered by an animal.