Overview
- Responders answering a call about loose dogs in a Palmdale park found 16 small poodle mixes left abandoned.
- Officers secured every dog and moved them to the Palmdale Animal Care Center for safety.
- Staff began vaccinations and medical treatment as photos showed severe matting, dirt, and a strong odor.
- Investigators have not identified an owner and asked the public to send tips to palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov.
- The shelter called the case rare and said it is preparing to place the dogs after the stray-hold period with help from community supporters.