Fast Facts : Heavy Petting
* Veterinarians in Los Angeles County: 757
* Number of holistic vet: 4
* Animal shelters in Los Angeles County: 19
* Number of animals admitted in 1995: Approximately 100,000
* Shelters run by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: 2
* Number of dogs admitted by SPCA shelters in 1995: 4,337
* Number of cats: 3,391
* Number of SPCA dogs euthanized: 587
* Number of cats: 263
* Number of Los Angeles pet cemeteries: 3
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