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Devore is clean and the animals are well cared for and receive regular veterinarian care. The kennels were well-ventilated and food and water were readily available to all of the animals. Conditions were consistent with all inspected facilities.

Devore maintains sub-floor heating in all kennels at the facility, keeping the animals warm. There are resting platforms in each kennel and blankets are available for older or ill dogs.

Cats are housed separately in a clean-smelling room near the reception desk of the Administration Building.

The following chart contains data comparing Devore with animal shelters in Apple Valley, Hesperia and Rancho Cucamonga. LOCATION VETERINARIAN EUTHANASIA ADOPTION SITES FUNDRAISING SERVICES RATES Apple Valley On-call daily; RVT* 54.86% On-site and off-site Public flyers; on site involve public Hesperia 3 contracted vets; 1 69.28% On-site and off-site City funded and RVT at Petsmart GOLF** Rancho Cucamonga Full-time vet; 1 12.59% On-site and off-site City funded; contracted vet – 3 community times per week; 2 fundraising part-time RVTs programs Devore On site 3 days per 45.15% On-site and off-site AARF*** fund; week; on-call daily at stores annual donations 14 All shelters, including Devore, are found to be comparable in the areas listed above. They are also comparable and humane in their care of the animals. The animals are groomed, walked, provided playgrounds for exercise and trained to mitigate behavioral problems.

The Grand Jury was unable to verify the allegations contained in the public complaint. * RVT: Registered Veterinarian Technician ** GOLF: Gift of Life – a fund for the benefits of animals ***AARF: Animals Are First fund Responding Agency Recommendations Due Date No response required 15 FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Counties of Riverside and Orange Fleet Management Departments administer and service all county vehicles, including the Sheriff’s Department. In these counties, law enforcement vehicles are given priority service due to public safety concerns. In those 18 counties, the Sheriff’s Department and Fleet Management work together to ensure that the vehicles are serviced safely and in a timely manner.

FLTM is working with the CFD to evaluate the organizational structure and operations of its fleet division to determine if cost savings and/or operational efficiencies can be obtained. A committee consisting of both Fleet Management and County Fire personnel meet bi-monthly to determine best practices and cost savings while maintaining public safety.