A grand jury in Orange County released a report last week on OC Animal Care in Tustin, California, stating concerns over its high euthanasia rates, poor leadership, limited staffing, lack of proper assessment of animals chosen for euthanasia, and low morale.
This is not the first time the jury has looked into the agency. Five previous reports detailed similar concerns about the shelter’s policies and animal welfare, according to the June 9 report.
The shelter’s euthanasia rates of dogs and cats relating to perceived poor or aggressive animal behavior have increased significantly over the last two years, the report said….