Local animal activists demanding action following RCDAS report
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - In an exclusive on Thursday, News Channel 3's Luis Avila spoke with Kristen Hassen, the consultant hired to help Riverside County animal shelters. She discussed the RCDAS 2024 annual report and measures the shelter is taking to address overcrowding and euthanasia rate concerns from activists.
Alan Woodruff, a local animal activist, says despite the findings in the report, the county is not making enough change.
“They don’t do it at RCDAS. They do not have correct facilities, they do not have an adoption center, they do not have a strong foster program, these are all the changes that need to be made with a different attitude.”
Alan Woodruff, local animal activist
Woodruff created a billboard off of Interstate 10 and Indian Canyon Drive, calling for action against animal euthanasia in county shelters. He's also a part of the lawsuit filed against the county for its euthanasia rates.
He says regardless of overcrowding, there are laws in place to ensure animals have a second chance.
“The Hayden law which is in the California books, clearly states that no adoptable dog should be killed. I’m sorry to say that’s not the case here.”
Alan Woodruff, local animal activist
Woodruff says the billboard will be up for two more weeks, then be replaced by another in April. As for the lawsuit, he says a ruling could be reached on March 21 at the Palm Springs Courthouse.
Until then, he's calling on any and all community members to be part of the solution.
"I believe more things could be done by more people but with the time restraints and everybody so busy today there’s the old principle 20 percent will do 80 percent of the work. That’s where we’re at right now.”
Alan Woodruff, local animal activist
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