LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 12, 2007 -- February 14th of every year, Last Chance
for Animals (LCA), a national, non-profit animal rights organization,
raises public awareness of a threatening epidemic -- pet theft.
Approximately 2 million animals are stolen every year. Many are taken
under false pretenses through "free to good home" ads or are abducted from
their yards. These animals are then sold to research laboratories, dog
fighting rings or puppy mills, where they are abused and often killed.
HBO documented LCA's latest harrowing investigation into pet theft in the
documentary "Dealing Dogs." Following an LCA investigator as he goes
undercover to document the conditions at an Arkansas kennel, the film
raised important questions about where animals used in medical research
come from and proved that many of these animals are in fact stolen pets.
LCA has seen first hand where stolen pets end up and aims to raise
awareness about proper pet identification and theft prevention. This year
marks the 19th annual National Pet Theft Awareness Day and LCA will be at
local Los Angeles dog parks handing out life saving pet theft information,
free treats, toys and microchipping coupons. The LCA 'Animal News Van'
will be making a special appearance, playing the HBO documentary "Dealing
Dogs," which has recently been nominated for a 2007 Genesis Award for Best
Documentary.
What: Pet Theft Awareness Day 2007
When: Wednesday, February 14th
Where: Local L.A. Dog Parks:
10 - 11:30am 12 - 1:30pm 2 - 3:30pm
Runyon Canyon Dog Park Laurel Canyon Dog Park Sepulveda Basin Dog Park
2000 North Fuller 8260 Mulholland Drive 17550 Victory Boulevard
Studio City, 90046 Encino, 91406 Los Angeles, 90046
Come out and change the way you celebrate Valentine's Day. Visit
www.stolenpets.com.
Thank you to Three Dog Bakery (Sherman Oaks) & Centinela Feed (Beverly
Hills) for their generous donations!
Last Chance for Animals (LCA), a national animal rights organization based
in Los Angeles, has been active for more than two decades. Founded and led
by animal expert, author, and actor, Chris DeRose. LCA fights for the
rights of animals by conducting investigations that expose animal cruelty.
For more information, visit
www.LCAnimal.org.
Contact Information: Contact:
Lisa Beal
Campaigns Director
LCA
(818) 681-3672
lisa@lcanimal.org