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San Diego County’s animal shelters got a tough but honest review—and while progress is being made, big challenges remain. New Director Dr. Brie Sarvis pushed for the audit to pinpoint urgent fixes, especially as summer peaks strain staff already drowning in daily crises. The report praises improved leadership and adoption rates, but flags murky policies, understaffing, and outdated facilities like the Bonita shelter. Concrete steps are underway: standardizing dog behavior assessments, upgrading cleaning protocols, hiring more staff, and launching a brand-new Santee shelter this October—aiming to finally turn the tide on long-standing issues.

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