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Multiple public speakers press council on alleged problems at Animal Services; call for audits, staffing and transparency

5710283 · September 3, 2025
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Summary

Numerous speakers at council’s public comment urged action on El Paso Animal Services, citing staff exit interviews, alleged management problems, shortages, and calls for more funding and oversight.

During the public‑comment period, a string of speakers urged the City Council to address systemic problems at El Paso Animal Services, describing staff turnover, poor management, alleged favoritism by supervisors and understaffing that advocates said have endangered animals and employees.

Speakers — including rescue volunteers, former employees and shelter advocates — described exit interviews they say document personnel problems: claims of supervisors lacking training, favoritism, employees…

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