Animal Rights Activist Christine Chavez (granddaughter of Cesar
Chavez and California State Assembly, 45th district candidate
2006) with Adele Langdon (Director of Animal Welfare, Westwood
and Bel-Air), and Ed Boks (General Manager, City of L.A. Dept.
of Animal Services).

ADELE LANGDON
Director of Animal Welfare
Bel-Air, Westwood

THE DAW PROGRAM - THE DIRECTORS OF ANIMAL WELFARE

The Directors of Animal Welfare (DAWs) are dedicated individuals who have been appointed (usually by a Neighborhood Council) to be the eyes and ears for the animals in their areas.  They will work with the local Neighborhood Council or City Council to tackle animal issues, to pass proposals and resolutions and to hold events, such as those related to adoptions, spay / neuter, and political issues.  We are here to assist the community to live in harmony with our animals. 

Each neighborhood has it's own unique animal related issues, including strays, ferral cat colonies, barking dogs, lost pets, wandering wildlife, etc.  As (DAWs) Directors of Animal Welfare, we can zero in on the issues and effect change.  We want the community to know that we are here to help. Together with our neighborhood councils, we are able to achieve positive transformations that ensure people and animals live in solidarity.

There are 40,000 dogs, cats, and small animals euthanized annually in Los Angeles at a cost of $14 million, a crisis that needs to be addressed.  In Los Angeles County, there are 2.6 million dogs and cats in private homes, so helping them peacefully cohabitate with humans makes good sense.  We strive to increase awareness for the prevention of animal cruelty, as well as to promote "no kill" shelters.  If you would like more information on the DAW Program, or would like to become a volunteer, you can visit the offical website at www.DawProgram.org  For more articles on animals you may click on the following links:

Disaster Tips:  Cats
Disaster Tips:  Dogs
Disaster Tips:  Horses
Disaster Tips:  Reptiles and Amphibians
General Emergency Preparedness for Animal Companions in Disasters