Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Los Angeles Magazine got a firsthand look at what animal rescuers say is happening on Skid Row.

We followed a team of animal welfare advocates as they attempted to bust an alleged illegal breeder caught on undercover video trying to sell puppies for $100.

What unfolded took us from the streets of Skid Row to a Los Angeles home where dogs could be seen inside — and offered a glimpse into a much larger problem advocates say is getting worse: dogs being neglected, abused, bred for profit, sold and even exposed to dangerous drugs.

Federal authorities are now offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the successful prosecution of animal abusers under federal law.

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