"Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar each experienced 30 days when temperatures were above 85 degrees and 94 days when they were below 45 degrees during the 2021-2024 time period. The dogs at those locations were housed in an open-air facility with chain-link outer walls and a corrugated metal roof and were exposed to extreme weather."
"Kennel masters at Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego told reviewers that dogs were subject to getting wet due to rain and standing water from inadequate shelter and drainage. The situation caused solid waste to back up in the kennels, exposing dogs to fecal matter."
"A military supplier provided the three bases with dogs that were infected with highly contagious Giardiasis, which causes intestinal distress in the dogs, including vomiting and weight loss. Camp Pendleton suffered two Giardiasis outbreaks. Some of the imported dogs also had histories of heat-related injuries."
A Department of Defense Inspector General report reveals that San Diego County military bases, particularly Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, failed to provide proper shelter for working dogs. Dogs were housed in open-air facilities with inadequate protection, exposing them to extreme temperatures ranging from below 45 degrees to above 85 degrees. Poor drainage and inadequate shelter caused standing water and wet conditions, leading to solid waste backup and fecal exposure. Additionally, a military supplier provided infected dogs carrying Giardiasis, a highly contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and weight loss. Camp Pendleton experienced two outbreaks. Some imported dogs had histories of heat-related injuries. The bases dispute the report's findings, claiming their canine care exceeds the depicted standards.
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