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Residents urge action on San Bernardino animal shelter staffing, spay/neuter and volunteer programs
Summary
Multiple public commenters described high intake, low return-to-owner rates and staff shortages at the San Bernardino animal shelter and urged increased spay/neuter services, a full-time veterinarian and better rescue coordination.
Multiple residents and volunteers told the mayor and city council that San Bernardino’s animal shelter is overwhelmed, citing shelter intake data, staffing shortages and limited rescue coordination.
Sharon Negrete said national and local intake numbers are rising and told the council San Bernardino’s shelter took in about 13,558 animals in the 2024–25 year; she said only an estimated 15% were returned to their owners…
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