Henderson NV Animal Shelter Underreporting Deaths, Critically Understaffed, Says Analysis

Councilwoman-elect Monica Larson said she is hopeful the city will “reallocate funding” to meet the shelter’s needs. She did not immediately identify a source of funds for reallocation.

Animal advocates have long been frustrated by the city’s failure to budget for shelter improvements, even while it spends tens of millions of dollars to buy property and partner in recreational facilities. (City of Henderson photo)

The City of Henderson’s animal shelter is ill-equipped for its mission, generating burnout and fatigue among an inadequately…