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Sacramento County Sheriff's Department K-9 Officer Jesse demonstrates subduing a suspect in a vehicle while his handler, Deputy Brian Amos, watches in the background at the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department Academy in Sacramento, Calif.

LOS ANGELES — One hundred sheriff’s deputies and 400 part-time deputies were laid off. SWAT officers were ordered back to the streets. Narcotics and gang units were disbanded. Helicopters were grounded.

The K-9 Unit survived.

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More pets eating vegan diets
NEW YORK — Every morning, Tomato, Razzi and Coconut lick their feline lips, mewing loudly and pacing on the kitchen counter as their owner, Diane Ellis, 52, an animal health consultant, prepares their breakfast.

On the menu? Vegan garbanzo beans, tofu or peas along with a few sprinkles of powdered enzymes and some protein supplements.

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Local veterinarians offer information and advice about a range of pet health issues.

Think ahead before taking in a cute pet
Have you ever wanted to take a puppy or kitten home on the spur of the moment based on its playfulness or looks?

We have all been in that situation where a cat or dog tugs at your heart while your head is considering the feasibility of adding it to your family.