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County ad hoc panel outlines fixes for overcrowded Coachella Valley animal campuses, asks for staffing and marketing support
Summary
An ad hoc committee reported progress on staffing, marketing and veterinary hires to reduce overcrowding at four Riverside County animal facilities and described a county goal to reach a “no kill” standard; the presentation required no action by the Cathedral City Council.
An ad hoc committee that reviewed Riverside County animal services told the Cathedral City Council at a May 28 study session that overcrowding, staffing shortages and limited veterinary capacity are the primary drivers of poor outcomes at the Valley’s four animal campuses.
The committee said the county is tracking about 1,100 animals across the four facilities and that typical kennel counts of three to four dogs contribute to severe behavioral problems in dogs held more than a few weeks. Committee members described two main problems: not enough staff at the facilities and difficulty getting animals adopted or moved out to…
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