The Coachella Valley Animal Campus is once again under fire after a tragic incident in which a puppy was placed in a kennel with adult dogs, leading to its death—and the subsequent euthanization of the other dogs involved. The event has sparked widespread outrage, with critics pointing fingers at new shelter director Mary Martin and the Riverside County leadership team.NBC Palm Springs’ Fred Roggin called out the county’s refusal to allow Director Martin to participate in an unrestricted interview, offering only a 15-minute time limit—an arrangement Roggin says is insufficient for meaningful accountability. “If I ask one question and you talk for 13 minutes, there’s no room for follow-ups,” he said.In lieu of a direct interview, the program invited Lorena Bader, a former volunteer at Maricopa County Animal Shelter in Arizona, where Martin previously worked. Bader painted a concerning picture, alleging unethical behavior, lack of transparency, poor hiring practices, and a toxic…..