Film and TV writer Roger Wolfson is not the son of wolves. “I have an affiliation with wolves,” joked Roger Wolfson. “I serve as the commissioner of animal services for the city of Los Angeles. As a result, I have managerial authority over all of the shelters and programs within the city. I think that I’ve always connected strongly to animals.”
The motion by Commissioner Roger Wolfson received two votes, with one opposed, but for passage needed approval from at least three of the five commissioners, two of whom did not attend Tuesday's meeting.
The rally started with speakers from the community and Los Angeles Commissioner, Roger Wolfson. The rally also had hecklers who believed that zoos are necessary. Roger Wolfson’s speech was filled with compassion and reminded the protesters that what they are doing is profoundly important.
Los Angeles Commissioner for Animal Services, Roger Wolfson, explains how the Nonhuman Rights Project (NHRP) is fighting for personhood for animals. Kevin Schneider, who works with NHRP, explains that it’s crucial to give animals legal protections and legal rights.
Breaking News! Reporting LIVE for Jane Unchained News Network at Santa Anita Racetrack where the death toll has reached 23! A group of protesters hold a Funeral and Vigil for the horses today. Commissioner Roger Wolfson of Los Angeles Board of Animal Services is speaking as well as other noted activists musical performers.
“This is about the long-term survival of every man, woman and child in this room, and all of the people in our lives,” said Roger Wolfson, the commissioner and television screenwriter who first proposed the plan.
"My friend Roger Wolfson is the L.A. animal commissioner and he started asking himself why they rescue chickens and rabbits and yet feed the dogs food that has chickens and rabbits in it," says Bloom. She estimates that making this change could save up to 30,000 pounds of meat per month.
