# Skid Row’s Forgotten Animal Crisis | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-09-05T11:21:59+00:00
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## Resource

In the heart of Los Angeles’ Skid Row, animals are suffering in silence—dogs beaten, starved, and even drugged, as seen by volunteers from Starts With One Today. The crisis gained national attention during the LA mayoral race, sparking calls for urgent action. Stories like Valor, a dog found with six drugs in his system, and Cleo, who collapsed just months after being healthy, reveal a pattern of neglect. Now, the Mayor’s office has launched a pilot program uniting LAPD and LA Animal Services to investigate cruelty and support unhoused pet owners. This is no longer an overlooked issue—it’s time to act before more lives are lost. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/82c301518145b2a4 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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