Supervisor Perez to Update Public on Animal Shelter Reform Efforts in Special Meeting

Supervisor V. Manuel Perez will convene a special meeting tomorrow to update the public on the ongoing efforts to reform Riverside County’s Animal Services Department. The meeting will focus on the progress made by animal shelter consultant Kristen Hassen, who was hired to lead the reform initiatives following the firing of former director Erin Gettis. Gettis’ dismissal followed an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of animals and high euthanasia rates at the county’s shelters.During the meeting, Perez will outline the department’s 30, 60, and 90-day plans to address these issues, along with a breakdown of the $2.5 million contract with…..

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