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Findings and Recommendations 16 findings
F1
Animals are often abandonded by Desert Hot Springs’ seasonal population. This results in a considerable fluctuation in the number of animals kept in the shelter.
Related Recommendations (1)
R11
Partner with other area animal shelters to handle the seasonal overflow of animals.
F2
Training programs and the monitoring of work performance, including written policy and procedures, are nonexistent.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Provide a training program for the shelter staff and volunteers.
F3
There are no volunteer programs in place.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
No one is scheduled to care for or feed the animals on weekends or holidays.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
Use volunteers, or current employees to staff the shelter and to feed and care for the animals on the weekends and holidays.
F5
The shelter’s computer system is inoperative. This requires all activities to be logged manually.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Repair or replace the computer system.
R3
Seek out volunteers with computer skills to assist in daily operations.
F6
Personnel records of past and present employees, maintained in the shelter’s office, are incomplete.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Update and maintain personnel records.
F7
No water is carried in the animal control vehicle for the animals.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Provide fresh water in the animal control vehicle for animals.
F8
The original outdoor enclosure contains up to 14 dogs. It is covered with a torn tarpaulin, exposing the animals to the elements year round.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Repair or replace the tarpaulin covering the original outdoor pen.
F9
The outdoor enclosure’s misting system, used to cool the animals, is inadequate.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
There is a strong odor coming from the animal enclosures.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The interior ceiling heater has exposed wiring.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
There is no street number or identifying sign on the outside of the animal shelter.
Related Recommendations (1)
R10
Install identifying signs at the entrance of the shelter.
F13
There is no notification system to inform owners of impounded animals.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Develop policies for notifying owners of captured licensed animals.
F14
The animal shelter has not taken advantage of funds by applying for available grants.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
Apply for available grants to be used for ongoing education of the public in animal care.
F15
Animal food is not properly stored or organized.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
The proposed Coachella Valley area-wide animal shelter project is not presently available.
Related Recommendations (1)
R12
Investigate the feasibility of utilizing the proposed Coachella Valley area- wide animal shelter project, if it becomes available.