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Council passes spay, neuter law

By Carla Hall
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The City Council voted 14 to 1 Tuesday to pass an ordinance mandating that most pet dogs and cats in the city be sterilized at as early as 4 months.

The dissenter was Councilman Bill Rosendahl, who commented a week and a half ago that he had problems with requiring that dogs be altered so young and that he believed the city should focus first on licensing more dogs.

Exemptions will be available for animals of licensed breeders, show animals, service animals and those pets whose veterinarians believe the procedure too risky.

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The bill goes into effect 45 days after Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signs it, which he is expected to do. The city shelter system offers discount vouchers for spay-neuter services. In addition, pet owners can make an appointment for free spaying and neutering procedures at various locations throughout the city on Spay Day LA, Feb. 24. For information or to make appointments: www.spaydayla.com or (877) 893-4547.

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Carla Hall

Carla Hall is an editorial board member who writes about homelessness, reproductive rights, popular culture, animal welfare, and human rights in Asia and Africa, among other topics. Before joining the board, she was a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times’ California section. She previously worked for the Washington Post’s Style section, where she juggled writing with acting roles in small theaters and even a couple of TV shows. She has a bachelor’s degree in the history of science from Harvard University.

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