Spencer Pratt Shines a Harsh Light on Animal Cruelty in LA — And It Hits Home Right Here in the North State
- Kari Chilson
- 12 hours ago
- 3 min read
Shasta Unfiltered has touched on the heartbreaking realities of animal overpopulation, neglect, and abuse across Northern California. Now, LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is forcing that uncomfortable conversation in Southern California with a powerful video and social media posts that are going viral.
On May 30, 2026, Pratt posted on X: “There’s a reason ‘Dog’ is just ‘God’, spelled backward; they share an unconditional love for mankind. Both Nithya and Karen Bass ignore these poor animals being killed on Skid Row and in their city shelters. They don’t care. I will put an end to this horror. VOTE to save these animals.” He shared a nearly 10-minute video detailing the crisis and outlining his five-step plan.
To watch Spencer Pratt's video on X: https://x.com/spencerpratt/status/2060782789361074385?s=20
and Facebook: https://fb.watch/HsucI6k4dx/
In the video, Pratt highlights the unconditional love dogs (and cats) give us — and the betrayal they face daily. He describes dogs being tortured, burned alive, used to test drugs, bred for profit on Skid Row, and euthanized in shelters despite being healthy and adoptable. He calls out “no-kill” shelters that are quietly killing animals due to overcrowding, while frontline volunteers are ignored or harassed.
Pratt’s proposed solutions include:
Creating a LAPD task force (PAWS — Protecting Animal Welfare and Safety) with zero tolerance for abuse.
Strictly enforcing spay/neuter laws and cracking down on backyard breeders.
Supporting volunteers and overhauling shelter conditions.
Innovative programs to find homes, including rehabilitation efforts pairing rescued dogs with inmates.
This crisis is not just a Southern California problem — it is happening right here in the North State.
People dump pets when they move, face “no-pets” housing policies, or can’t afford care. Rescues are chronically full, especially during kitten season. Unfixed animals multiply rapidly, leading to starving strays, roadkill, predator attacks, and endless suffering. Homeless encampments here mirror LA, with reports of neglected animals, loose puppies, and heartbreaking abuse. County shelters frequently euthanize adoptable dogs and cats simply due to lack of space.
Local hero Karen Hansen of Catz and Dogz of the North State knows this pain intimately. She moved to the area in the early 1990s, was shocked by the widespread neglect and abuse, and stepped up. She volunteered at local shelters, became the first in Tehama County to launch a “Pet of the Week” feature, and founded her rescue. Karen and her team enter homeless camps to negotiate releases, rescue from hoarding cases (such as 19 cats from one property), and provide full vetting. “It’s really hard,” she says. “People in rescue cry a lot.” Her dream is low-cost spay/neuter clinics in every town and limits on breeding to finally break the cycle.
S.N.A.P. (Spay Neuter and Protect) in Palo Cedro has altered over 6,000 pets since 2018 and rehomed nearly 1,000 animals. They offer low-cost spay/neuter vouchers through their Thrift and Gift Store at 9155A Deschutes Road. During kitten season (now!), they are overwhelmed: “Our efforts are merely a drop in the bucket.” The Haven Humane Society also runs trap-neuter-return programs for feral cats.
What Can We Do Locally? Demand Real Accountability.
Spencer Pratt’s spotlight proves one voice — amplified — can force change. Here in the North State, we must do the same:
Spay and Neuter aggressively. Use SNAP vouchers, Haven programs, TNR, and others. Don’t give away unfixed kittens.
Adopt and Foster. Start with sweet boys like Saber, the handsome 2-year-old polydactyl tabby available now for just $100 through Catz and Dogz of the North State.
Advocate for Funding Oversight and Results. Local government agencies (Shasta County Animal Regulations, Tehama County Animal Services, city shelters) and nonprofits receive taxpayer dollars, grants, and donations — yet the system remains overwhelmed. We need transparent oversight:
Demand detailed public reporting on how budgets are spent (staffing, medical care, spay/neuter programs, vehicle use, etc.).
Ask why resources like Tehama County’s mobile vet van aren’t fully deployed for cat colony work.
Push for regular audits, performance metrics (animals altered, adopted vs. euthanized), and better coordination between agencies and rescues.
Attend and Speak. Go to Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Redding City Council meetings (and North State County equivalents). Put “Animal Services Funding Oversight & Spay/Neuter Expansion” on the agenda. Use Public Records Act requests to get the data.
Report Abuse and Educate. Document neglect and share success stories.
Animals give us unconditional love. The least we can do is ensure the systems meant to protect them are actually working — and that every dollar stretches as far as possible.
Contact Info:
Catz and Dogz of the North State: (530) 527-9369 | k3mh11@yahoo.com | Facebook.com/CATZandDOGZofTheNorthState
S.N.A.P.: (530) 547-2050 | 9155A Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro | snap-spayneuteradopt.org
Let’s do better, North State. Reach out to your leaders today. Demand accountability on funding. Spay/neuter your pets. Adopt, don’t shop. Support the rescuers doing God’s work on the ground.
The animals are counting on us!
