Few families can afford such costs, which leads to animal abandonment and diminished care,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

The mayor and council have adopted a $26 million municipal budget, seeing a tax increase of $80 for the average household. At the May 19 cou ...

Max Underwood's letter ("Better life for pets," May 19) unfortunately documents one repeat bad actor who mistreats his dog.

Tragic incidents, such as a mountain lion killing a dog in Downieville and the rescue of a badly burned cat named Spirit from wildfire, reveal the dangers animals face. On a brighter note, Fiesta ...