Palm Springs Animal Shelter continues to face overcrowding, discusses expanding no-kill efforts

Amid residents announcing a lawsuit against Riverside County Department of Animal Services to adopt a no-kill policy, News Channel 3 is speaking with Palm Springs' no-kill animal shelter.

These Coachella Valley shelters continue to face overcrowding challenges.

A proposed bill from State Senator Scott Wilk that aims to expand access to low cost spay and neuter services, recently made it to the Assembly Floor.

In a statement to News Channel 3 he said:

“The overcrowding crisis in our shelters is driven in large part by a shortage of veterinarians available for spay and neuter services. Expanding the workforce trained in this technique will relieve shelters in the long run, stop unnecessary euthanasia, and help find homes for more pets in need. This is much-needed, and I’m looking forward to getting this across the finish line.”

Stay with News Channel 3 to find out whether they believe another no-kill shelter could be sustainable and what resources or changes would be needed to make that happen.