Director of Animal Welfare for Van Nuys - Mr. Cliff Jacobs

Simply stated, I became a DAW because of my compassion and love for animals; and abhorrence to all forms of animal abuse and neglect.

I have supported and contributed to the following organizations, some of which for over 25 years:  

A.S.P.C.A

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

North Shore Animal League

LA-S.P.C.A

Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)

D.E.L.T.A. Rescue (Dedication and Everlasting Love To Animals)

I have been involved in animal rescue work since I was a child, by bringing home strays; by nursing injured animals back to health; by caring for lost pets while locating their owners; by fostering animals; and have helped at adoption events, and assisted in births.

My political involvement began in the 3rd grade in 1969 when I first learned of the atrocity of clubbing baby seals.  I got my class involved in a letter writing campaign opposing this horror with the support of my Teacher, Miss Lucy.  The other 3rd grade classes joined in, and before long the other grades of East Brook Elementary School, in Park Ridge, N.J. joined the cause.

I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice; and earned a Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Studies from N.Y.U.  I work for Personal Attorney Service in Van Nuys, providing legal support services to over 1,000 law firms.  My title is Out of County Manager, and I cover 55 of CA’s 58 counties daily.

Animal Cops is my favorite TV show.  I firmly stand for tougher penalties and stronger legislation where animal abuse is concerned.

I currently serve the Van Nuys community as a Board Member on the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council; where I am an Executive Committee member, and also the Government Relations Committee Chair.

I am fully committed to the DAW program, and have the utmost respect and admiration for my fellow DAWs.  I will attend all DAW monthly meetings, and if elected will attend all Executive Committee meetings.

THERE IS AN OLD SAYING THAT IF YOU NEED TO GET SOMETHING DONE, GIVE IT TO A BUSY MAN; FOR HE WILL FIND A WAY TO ACCOMPLISH THE TASK.  I AM THAT MAN.