Los Angeles, CA — A pair of male, ten-year-old Shih Tzu/Poodle mixes, who were taken into protective custody by Humane Officers from Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), are available for adoption.

Jake & Joey at spcaLA October 21, 2021

spcaLA investigators followed up on a report left by a concerned party on the Animal Cruelty Tipline. Jake and Joey lived primarily in the outdoor areas of a home on Volney Drive in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, investigators found both dogs to be victims of long-term neglect with extensive hair loss, untreated skin issues, and were living with heavily matted and dirty fur in unsanitary conditions. Officers directed the owner to provide the necessary care within 48 hours, after which they accepted the owner’s surrender of the two dogs and immediately brought them to a local veterinary hospital for assessment.

Since then, Jake & Joey have been under the care of spcaLA Medical staff.

spcaLA Animal Cruelty Investigations expect to submit the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution

Jake & Joey are bonded and must be adopted together. Anyone interested in adopting the duo should visit spcaLA.com/adopt.

spcaLA is the only private animal welfare organization in Los Angeles that is also Law Enforcement. spcaLA Humane Officers hold the same powers of Peace Officers in the state of California when investigating animal cruelty. spcaLA is a non-profit agency that relies on donations for its programs and services, including animal cruelty investigations. To donate, please visit spcaLA.com or call 323-334-4485.