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Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies reports intake surge, high live‑release rates in 2024
Summary
At a March 12 Palm Springs City Council meeting, shelter representatives reported a jump in animals served in 2024, high live‑release rates, rising operating costs and space constraints; the city pays about 20% of shelter costs under a contract that expires in 2026.
At the Palm Springs City Council meeting on March 12, 2025, representatives of Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter — now operating as Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies — presented their 2024 annual report, saying the shelter took in 2,688 animals last year and achieved live‑release rates of 91.2% for cats and 97.6% for dogs.
The presentation, delivered by a shelter representative identified in the transcript only as Dan, laid out why intake has exceeded the shelter’s original design and how the nonprofit and city funding combine to operate programs. "We never, ever, ever euthanize for time or space," Dan said, describing the shelter’s no‑kill policy and noting euthanasia was used only for medical or extreme behavior reasons.
Council members who questioned Dan underscored the role of volunteers and the city partnership. Council member Gardner thanked staff and volunteers, and Council member Bernstein said she appreciated the shelter’s transparency…
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