Authorities have euthanized all 13 pit bulls that were found in a Compton man’s backyard, where he was mauled to death last week. Initially, deputies said the dogs’ owner had been mauled by one or more of his pit bulls. The owner was identified as 35-year-old Dominic Cooper, according to KTLA-TV Channel 5. Animal control officials said he appeared to have been involved in breeding and selling pit bulls. Animal control later took them all of the dogs into custody with the consent of Cooper’s father, according to the agency.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 21, 2024 15:42 UTC