WHAT’S GOING ON

What’s happening to dogs on Skid Row is unacceptable. Locked in cages, beaten, and left to suffer — all while the City of Los Angeles and the Mayor’s office turn a blind eye. The dismantling of the animal cruelty task force and ongoing neglect from city leadership are causing irreparable harm. These dogs deserve protection, not abandonment.

We stand with Rebecca Corry and @standupforpitsfoundation in demanding accountability and immediate action. Silence is complicity — and we refuse to stay silent.

Please read the newest Los Angeles Magazine article here: Dogs Are Dying On Skid Row and City Officials Are Letting It Happen, Animal Activist Says

Other News:

• Neglected, abused and overbred: The dogs of L.A.’s Skid Row

• Animal advocates say many pets on Los Angeles' Skid Row are neglected and abused

• The Dogs of Skid Row

• Skid Row animals need assistance and city regulation, animal advocates say

Important Reminder:

The Good Boy Foundation advocates for peaceful, lawful action. When attending meetings, rallies, or contacting officials, please remain calm, respectful, and non-confrontational (as much as we want to scream). We’re strongest when we speak with compassion, truth, and persistence — not anger. Our goal is to save lives and demand accountability through unity, facts, and kindness.

Here are message templates you can adapt. Use them via email, phone, social media DMs or public posts.

Email to Mayor / Animal Services / Councilmember

Subject: Demand immediate action on Skid Row dog cruelty — the city must act now

Dear [Mayor Bass / Director Ramirez / Councilmember X],

My name is [Your Name / Your Organization], and I am writing to demand immediate, meaningful action regarding the ongoing and documented cruelty toward dogs in Skid Row. These animals are being locked in cages, abused, tortured, and left to die — and it is your duty to protect them.

We call on you to:

1. Restore and fully fund an animal cruelty task force with authority to prosecute and enforce in zones like Skid Row.

2. Deploy mobile veterinary + rescue units in Skid Row regularly.

3. Commit to transparent reporting — publish monthly cruelty statistics, response times, and case outcomes (especially in vulnerable zones).

4. Hold city leadership & Animal Services accountable for failure to respond to documented cases.

5. Prioritize prosecutions of individuals found guilty of extreme animal cruelty in these neighborhoods.

We stand with Rebecca Corry and StandUpForPits in demanding justice. We will follow up in one week to check on your plans. The eyes of the public are watching — failure is not an option.

Thank you for your prompt response.

Sincerely,
[Your Name / Organization]
[Contact Info / Social Media]

Phone Call / Voicemail Script

“Hello, this is [Your Name] calling on behalf of [whatever foundation you work with]. I am calling to demand immediate action on behalf of dogs in Skid Row who are suffering severe cruelty. I ask that the Mayor’s Office / Animal Services (or City Council Office) respond with a concrete plan within 14 days: restore the cruelty task force, fund mobile rescue units in Skid Row, and publish monthly enforcement reports. Please have someone from your office return my call at [your number] or send a written response by email [provide your email]. Thank you.”

If you reach voicemail, leave that message with your contact info and mention you will follow up.

Social Media / Public Post / DM Template

@MayorOfLA @LAAnimalServices @CouncilmemberX

Consider the following copy: I’m outraged by the cruelty happening to dogs in Skid Row. Locked in cages, abused, neglected — and your office has failed to act. Restore the animal cruelty task force. Deploy mobile rescue units. Publish enforcement reports.
We stand with Rebecca Corry & @StandUpForPits — and we demand accountability. #SaveSkidRowDogs #GoodBoyFoundation

You can also tag local news outlets, animal welfare orgs, and local influencers to amplify the message.

Tips & Best Practices

• Attach evidence when possible (photos, video, news links) — it’s harder to ignore when you present a documented case.

• Short & firm is better than long — your ask should be clear and actionable.

• Follow up consistently (every 7–14 days). Ask: “Have you taken these steps now?”

• If responses are weak or delayed, escalate: send to other officials, publicize non-responses, engage media, and mobilize supporters to flood their offices.

• Use public comment in City Council meetings — show up in person or submit written comment to bring attention in a public forum.

What to Say & Do at In-Person City Meetings

Speaking up during public comment at Los Angeles City Council or Neighborhood Council meetings makes a real impact — these statements go on public record and can’t be ignored. You’ll usually get 1–2 minutes, so keep it focused, emotional, and direct.

Here’s how to make it count:

1. Sign up early.

• Visit lacity.org/councilmeetings or your District 14 page to find meeting dates and agendas.

• Show up early, fill out a speaker card, and note the agenda item (or “general public comment”).

2. Be clear and concise.
You can say something like:

“My name is [Your Name], and I’m here on behalf of the dogs of Skid Row.
Dogs in Skid Row are being locked in cages, beaten, and dying without help. The City dismantled its animal cruelty task force, and LA Animal Services isn’t responding to calls.
I’m asking this Council and Mayor Bass to restore and fund the cruelty task force, send mobile rescue teams into Skid Row, and release public reports on enforcement.
Every day you delay, animals are suffering. We demand action now.”

3. Bring evidence or visuals.

• Hold up printed news articles, screenshots, or photos (avoid graphic content).

• Bring signs that read things like “Restore the Cruelty Task Force” or “Dogs Are Dying — Do Your Job.”

4. Tag and document.

• Record your statement and post it to social media tagging:
  @MayorOfLA @LAAnimalServices @CD14LosAngeles @StandUpForPitsFoundation
  Use hashtags like #SaveSkidRowDogs #GoodBoyFoundation #AnimalsDeserveBetter

5. Build presence.

• Encourage others to come with you — the more speakers, the greater the impact.

• If you can’t attend in person, submit written public comment through the City Clerk’s website or your district office.

Every voice matters. Every action counts.

Together, we can hold LA accountable — and save lives.