Councilwoman Urges Probe After Dog’s Death
In the continuing controversy over whether an Encino dog was skinned alive by humans or killed by a coyote, a Los Angeles city councilwoman called Tuesday for an investigation of the Department of Animal Services.
In calling for the inquiry, Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg cited contradictory conclusions reached by Animal Services and independent veterinarians.
Although the city agency concluded that the dog was killed by coyotes, three outside veterinarians declared the dog had been skinned with a knife.
Meanwhile, a private reward fund for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible reached $21,000 and a city councilman’s request for an additional $5,000 city reward was sent to committee.
The reward motion by Councilman Nate Holden will be considered Monday by the Public Safety Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Laura Chick.
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