"For years, the City of San Jose has largely ignored the concerns of animal welfare advocates such as volunteers, rescue partners, independent veterinarians and employees at the San Jose Animal Care and Services Center. Surprisingly, little has been done other than an audit request made by Mayor Matt Mahan. That 133-page City audit barely scratched the surface of the overall dysfunction at the City's animal shelter."
"Vet staff misdiagnose and ignore fractures. Dozens of dogs and cats have died after routine spay-neuter surgery. Poorly trained intake staff turn away kittens under 12 weeks, risking violation of state law. Friendly and adoptable adult cats are misidentified as feral and released into the community. The medical clinic was found by the auditor to be out of compliance with DEA protocols regarding management of controlled substances."
San Jose Animal Care and Services exhibits systemic failures resulting in animal suffering and operational dysfunction. Critical shortages and mismanagement lead to underfed neonate kittens, exhausted formula supplies, unnecessary euthanasia without rescue listing, and premature final dates for treatable conditions. Veterinary misdiagnoses, ignored fractures, and deaths following routine surgeries reflect inadequate medical oversight. Intake staff training gaps risk legal violations by turning away young kittens. Controlled-substance protocols are out of compliance and employees who raise concerns face retaliation. Poor hiring since late 2021, high turnover, reduced rescue participation, and inability to recruit qualified medical staff compound the crisis.
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