My Nonprofit Reviews

Certainly among the WORST animal control agencies in California, it is difficult not to feel extreme pity for animal under their care and the people they serve. The kennels are crowded and dirty with animals with obviously untreated illnesses and injuries.

I observed a whole block of dogs suffering from sarcoptic mang which is readily and cheaply treatable but highly courageous. When I pointed this out to shelter staff I was told that because they would not recover swiftly enough, these poor animals would be euthanized anyway so it would be pointless to treat them. I offered to do so myself (treatment is a measure dosage of an OTC cattle insecticide but was told I could not because I was not a veterinarian (Iam an epidemiologist). I offered to supply the insecticide to their vet but was told that they contract with vets for specific procedures and would not pay to they dogs injected.

I have personally contacted IVHS several times with complaints animal cruelty and abandonment. IVHS is always reluctant to become involved unless they can garner newspaper coverage.

The staff is notoriously rude and uncooperative. Once I had an escaped dog. They would provide no information over the telephone even though the dog was easily recognizable. I was told to come when the kennels opened in the morning (too bad for those of us with jobs). Then to see the "dead on arrival" list I had to wait on a long line. I suggested to the employee at the incoming receiving desk that it would be more efficient if she obtained this list each day so anyone could see it; she shrugged and said "not my job".

The animals in this td the oversight from the directors so inefficient, it is impossible to recommend that the public it so effectively alienates donate money. I donate every year to Upland and Los Angeles County animal control. IVHS will never voluntarily get a penny from me so long as present administration remains. I actively discourage others from donating as well and I know LOTS OF PEOPLE.

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