Carson (A5747523) (Carson - C121) is at the Carson Animal Care Center. Please reach out to themCarson@animalcare.lacounty.gov for any inquires on their animal population.

Melody Emmick, CACO #374

Lieutenant

County of Los Angeles

Department of Animal Care & Control

5210 West Avenue I

Lancaster, CA 93536

Desk Line: 661-974-8343

Work Cell: 562-706-0543

E-mail: memmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov

Carson found himself on the brink, a soul yearning for safety, just rescued in time from the darkness of uncertainty. He was taken home with a heart full of hope but, overwhelmed by fear, he nipped his new mom. It was not a vicious attack but a nervous response to a daunting experience — entering a car, an entirely new environment for him. His gentle bite didn't make headlines, but it marked his return to Carson City Pound, where he's now quarantined, alone, and at risk of euthanasia on March 27. https://www.instagram.com/p/DV9lCKaAVKX/?igsh=c3ZlbGVkdjduN3Zs

A rescue in Florida is willing to take Carson, and even has a crowd funding campaign to move him. https://ig.me/2A3AWDpn9XU9SHb

https://cash.app/$renegaderexk9?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQ19bZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadtzoB_1MMiuslCu-9q-ApHDKArMHAWnD5j2Nr6ovGbPM2Rv2o9_6vojJZkLQ_aem_yn1dC8EM-I9AiS68gVmOYA

He is listed as Quarantine on the shelter website. Since his profile is public, he is probably available for a special behavioral needs rescue by March 27. https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/?animalId=A5747523

This heartbreaking scenario isn't just about Carson; it highlights a systemic issue within California's shelter system. Shelters, envisioned as safe havens, should foster life, not fear. Yet, every year in California, around 110,000 dogs are euthanized, according to the ASPCA. We can and must do better.

It’s time we shift our focus from euthanasia to rehabilitation and adoption, providing these animals with the loving second chances they deserve. Achieving a save rate of 90% or higher is not just aspirational; it’s attainable. Many counties across the U.S. have already demonstrated the success of this paradigm shift by implementing effective spay/neuter programs, comprehensive adoption initiatives, and enhanced foster care systems.

We need your support to save Carson and champion a broader mission: to make Carson City Pound and all California shelters “no kill”, meaning all healthy and treatable animals have live outcomes. Your signature will demonstrate the collective willpower needed to press officials and administrators to adopt humane policies that prioritize animal welfare.

Help us get Carson out of quarantine and back into the arms of loving rescues. Demand change for him and countless others who face uncertain futures. Sign to stand against euthanasia, support a life-affirming shelter system, and be an advocate for those who can't speak for themselves.

William Hoen

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