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L.A. to Mandate Pet Sterilization
Feb 1, 2008
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 1 today to approve mandatory sterilization of most pets at the age of 4 months or older - a decision greeted by cheers and applause from the crowded room at the Van Nuys City Hall - where the council meets the first Friday of every month.
Filling Empty Dog Pounds
Jan 25, 2008
As U.S. shelters help solve local stray problems, a Tufts expert says many are importing dogs from other countries to meet demand for animal adoptions.
300,000 Imported Puppies Prompt Rabies Concerns
Jan 25, 2008
Los Angeles Times:
Bill to Require Pets be Fixed Dies
Jul 12, 2007 (LA Times)
SACRAMENTO — A bill to require Californians to spay or neuter their pets or face stiff fines was pulled from consideration for this year by its author Wednesday after it ran into strong objections from members of a state Senate panel.



