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Animal control says shelter operating at ~200% capacity; code compliance reports multiple closures including rehabbed hotel

Desert Hot Springs City Commission · January 10, 2026
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Animal control reported 144 service requests in December and shelter capacity around 200%. Code compliance said it completed major cases including a Palm Drive property and an abandoned hotel now under rehabilitation; commissioners asked about reporting potholes and pavement management.

Tyler, the city’s animal control and code compliance representative, told the commission on Jan. 8 that animal services handled 144 service requests in December, processed 52 intakes, returned 17 animals to their owners and arranged rescues and adoptions. Tyler said the city’s kennels are operating at roughly double capacity and staff prioritize injured animals, microchipped pets…

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