"With nearly 20 years of experience in animal welfare, coupled with her leadership, operational expertise, and track record of life-saving results, I am confident she will help fulfill the Animal Care Center's mission to provide a welcoming and humane place for animals and those who care for them, City Manager Jennifer Maguire said in a news release. She is committed to data-informed decision-making, workforce development, and public accountability."
"The audit found that the shelter had operated well above capacity and in substandard conditions, increasing the risk of spreading disease. It also revealed that the shelter had not expanded medical care, including trap-neuter-return services, to address the growing pet population, and did not engage enough with rescue groups, many of whom said they did not have a positive relationship with the shelter."
San Jose appointed Monica Wylie as deputy director of its Animal Care Center effective Oct. 26 after a nationwide search following the medical retirement of Jay Terrado. Wylie brings nearly 20 years of animal welfare experience, including 15 years at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County and recent leadership of a Southern California rescue organization. A 2024 audit found overcapacity, substandard conditions, inadequate medical services including trap-neuter-return, and poor engagement with rescue groups. The city is implementing 39 audit recommendations, while advocates and officials have questioned progress after subsequent incidents of animal deaths and questionable care.
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