LA Animal Services Alerts Residents of Wildlife Displacement

Thursday, May 10, 2007

LA Animal Services Alerts Residents of Wildlife Displacement

NEWS RELEASE - LA Animal Services Alerts Residents of Wildlife Displacement
City of Los Angeles Department of Animal Services
221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 500, Los Angeles, California 90012 / www.LAAnimalServices.com
CONTACT: Public Relations Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
213.216.4851 May 9, 2007
LA Animal Services Alerts Residents of Wildlife Displacement
Los Angeles – This is an urgent message from Los Angeles Animal Services Wildlife Division:
The recent fire in Griffith Park will have a major impact on wildlife in the area. It is important for LA City residents to understand that many wild animals will be displaced by the fire and may turn up in areas of the City of Los Angeles where wildlife has never been seen before. These animals will be looking for water and may be seen drinking from garden ponds, pools and other water reservoirs.
These animals will be frightened and in some cases may be suffering from injuries caused by the fire. Displaced animals not injured or orphaned are to be left alone to recuperate and move on.
All injured, sick and orphaned wildlife should be reported to LA Animal Services at (888) 452-7381.
More information on LA’s wildlife can be found at: http://www.laanimalservices.com/aboutani_wildlife.htm
For more information or assistance call LA Animal Services at
1-888-452LA-PET1/1-888-452-7381
(TTY Hearing impaired: 877-875-8205) or visit the website at www.LAAnimalServices.com.

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Thursday, May 10, 2007