Riverside County Supervisors Face Backlash Over Animal Shelter Crisis, Accused of Deflecting Blame

Public frustration with the Riverside County Board of Supervisors intensified following their latest remarks on the ongoing animal shelter crisis, which critics say continues to be mishandled and downplayed by county leadership.During a recent board meeting, public commenters voiced their continued dismay, accusing the board of failing to take meaningful responsibility for a crisis they long denied. Supervisor Karen Spiegel responded defensively, questioning whether those who called in to criticize had done anything to help the situation themselves.“I often wonder with those that are calling in—if they’ve adopted, volunteered, or helped spread awareness,” Spiegel said. “There are openings, and people need to know there are opportunities. Complaining without participating makes it challenging.”Her remarks drew sharp criticism from the public, with many seeing them as an attempt to deflect blame rather than address systemic issues within the shelter system. One volunteer, Dale from…..

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