Los Angeles is killing more shelter animals than ever, spending money to euthanize instead of enforcing preventative measures, the California Post has learned. A staggering 2,172 sheltered cats, kittens and dogs were killed through May of this year — compared to 1,630 during the same period in 2025 — a 33% increase, according to LA Animal Service statistics. The same data shows the euthanasia rates increased 27% between May 2025 and May 2026 alone. Across social media, it’s become nearly impossible to scroll without seeing another desperate plea from rescue groups trying to get dogs on the city’s “kill list”…