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Distemper outbreak, intake limits and volunteers put San Bernardino animal services under scrutiny
Summary
Public commenters and animal‑welfare advocates pressed the council over a distemper outbreak at the city shelter, reports of animals being released when intake was limited, and calls for an in‑house veterinarian, mobile clinics and more funding. Shelter director said the department is managing a distemper outbreak, using PCR testing and temporary s
At the June 4 San Bernardino City Council meeting, a prolonged public comment period included numerous speakers who criticized Animal Services for an ongoing distemper outbreak, alleged shelter admissions problems and what they described as poor conditions for animals. Several speakers urged the council to fund a staffed veterinarian and to reinstate or better resource the mobile animal clinic.
Public testimony and reports: Multiple residents and rescue volunteers recounted incidents where they said animal control either refused intake because of the distemper outbreak or advised residents to leave animals in the field; witnesses described examples of…
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