Non-profit group Starts With One Today says dogs are being abused, thrown away, sold for drugs, neglected, and fed drugs to make sure there is no fentanyl

Homeless people are using dogs to test drugs for them on Skid Row in Los Angeles, California

By News on the Net -- Collin Rugg——Bio and Archives--April 18, 2026

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Animal advocates are ripping Mayor Karen Bass and other elected officials for not taking enough action.

“We’re coming out here, risking our lives to help these dogs with no support from the government,” said volunteer Joey Tuccio.

Homeless people are using dogs to test drugs for them on Skid Row in Los Angeles, California.

Non-profit group Starts With One Today says dogs are being abused, thrown away, sold for drugs, neglected, and fed drugs to make sure there is no fentanyl.

Animal advocates are… pic.twitter.com/zUy1ypXEIs
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)April 18, 2026

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