Tag Archives: animal rights

Cmdr. Andy Smith Explains Why He Attended Animal Services Commission Meeting

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Ron, Andrew Smith here from the Police Department.  I saw your piece today and I wish you had called me first.  While I would never suggest to you on how to write your editorial pieces, I think it is important … Continue reading →

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Your LAPD at Work Protecting Antonio’s Friends from Public Criticism of Their Misdeeds

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

The cops led by Commander Andy Smith — hero of the Occupy LA eviction — were out in full force Tuesday to protect the Animal Services Commission, specifically president Melanie Ramsayer and vice president Ruthanne Secunda, from Daniel Guss, a … Continue reading →

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Fighting Like Cats and Dogs — Whatever Happened to LA’s ‘No-Kill’ Policy for Pets?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

A lot of people are mad as hell about City Hall’s plans to destroy their neighborhoods and the quality of their lives for the benefit of wealthy developers. Rampant waste and efficiency, unaffordable employee pensions and benefits, the total lack … Continue reading →

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Brenda Barnette: Battleground for Another Animal Rights War — The Unanswered Questions

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

Would Bruno, LA’s Watchdog, be alive today if Brenda Barnette, nominated to run the embattled city Animal Services Department, had gotten her hands on him? Probably not.According to several animal rights advocates and rescue workers, Barnette — head of the … Continue reading →

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