SKID ROW, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The city of Los Angeles is cracking down on criminal activity on Skid Row that's hurting one group of residents who can't leave a life on the streets on their own -- the dogs.

A new city pilot program has been created to help the dogs of Skid Row. But is it working?

You see them all over the tent cities lining the streets of Skid Row -- dogs of all shapes and sizes, not at all phased by the fires set on the sidewalks or the other animals they have to share a tent with.

"We're definitely animal lovers by nature," said Lt. Andy Mathes with LAPD's Central Division.

Mathes worked with the mayor's office to launch a new, joint program with L.A. Animal Services.

Now, one Animal Services employee is embedded with Central Division officers, and they hit the st

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