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WAGS Pet Adoption tells Stanton council shelter faces capacity, funding and staffing pressures
Summary
WAGS Pet Adoption briefed the council on rising shelter population, longer animal stays, falling TNR funding and the critical role of volunteers and foster homes in keeping the shelter low‑kill.
Stanton — Executive director Courtney and board president Michelle of WAGS Pet Adoption told the City Council that the shelter’s intake and length‑of‑stay have risen sharply since 2019, stressing staff and budget and increasing reliance on volunteers and foster caregivers.
Courtney, executive director of WAGS Pet Adoption, said the nonprofit runs contracts with three cities (Westminster since 2011, Stanton since 2014 and Seal Beach since 2023) and has expanded its paid and volunteer workforce over the last 13 years. “WAGS is committed to the welfare of animals. Our mission is to provide the best quality of care, advocacy, and shelter for lost and unhealthy animals seeking new…
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