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San Bernardino animal shelter confronts distemper outbreak as residents raise care and intake concerns
Summary
Animal services staff reported a distemper outbreak and described testing and foster options; multiple public speakers said the shelter had refused intake and urged more on‑site veterinary capacity and mobile clinic use.
San Bernardino animal services staff reported an active distemper outbreak at the municipal shelter on June 4 and described the steps the department is taking to limit spread and protect animals.
Director Chris Watson (identified in the meeting as the department director) told council the disease is an annual challenge tied to low vaccination rates in the community and that the shelter had temporarily restricted intake…
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