Finding and fixing deficiencies in the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, including reducing the annual kill rate of sheltered pets, will be the job of a consultant hired by the Board of Supervisors at a potential cost of $2.69 million. Austin, Texas-based Outcomes for Pets LLC was authorized by the board in a 4-0 vote Tuesday to begin work immediately scrutinizing animal services’ operations and recommending steps to correct problems that have caused the agency to come under fire. “We are committed to doing everything we can to increase our live outcomes for Riverside County’s pets,” Supervisor Manuel Perez said Wednesday. “This partnership will allow us to see the areas where we’ve done well, the areas we need to continue to build up and support, as well as the areas we need to transform.”
31, 2024. He argued that the cost of the agreement, estimated at $1.5 million, was excessive and questioned the value proposition of the company’s investment. Jeffries’ concerns stem from the fact that the company has been struggling financially, with a recent decline in revenue and a significant drop in profits.
The contract permits up to $2.45 million in general expenses and another $245,000 in contingency allowances. Outcomes for Pets’ principal adviser, Kristen Hassen, will be leading the agency-wide reformation effort. “Known for expertise in animal shelter management and strategic planning, Hassen has the distinction of achieving a sustained 90% live outcome rate at three different shelters,” according to a county Executive Office statement. The board’s Ad-Hoc Committee for Continuous Improvement of Animal Services, on which Perez and Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez sit, recommended in July that the county hire an outside adviser to work on the department’s shortcomings. “Over the past decade, Ms. Hassen has led some of the largest and most complex animal shelters in the country,” the EO stated. “Hassen is familiar with our Department of Animal Services. Last year, she performed a site visit to our shelters and made operational assessments.”
30, 2023. Gettis’ departure comes amidst a series of controversies and challenges faced by the department, including allegations of animal cruelty, staffing shortages, and budget cuts. Gettis’ tenure has been marked by a series of controversies, including allegations of animal cruelty, staffing shortages, and budget cuts. These controversies have led to public outcry and calls for her resignation.
Bill Hayden, aimed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. The case, which involved a woman named Sarah, was brought before the court by her parents. Sarah, who was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy, was denied access to a public school.
* The accusations against the county government regarding animal control were made at a board meeting on August 27th. * The accusations centered around the county’s handling of animal control services, particularly the lack of adequate shelter space. * Jeffries and Spiegel, representatives of contract cities, expressed their dissatisfaction with the county’s approach.
