TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE MEETING
The Mission of the Town of Yucca Valley is to
provide a government that is responsive to its citizens to ensure a safe and secure environment
while maintaining the highest quality of life.
ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE: 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
Yucca Valley Community Center- Yucca Room
57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy
Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
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Animal Shelter Committee
Jim Schooler, Chair
Jeff Drozd, Vice Chair
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TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
760-369-7207
Public Comments: [email protected]
www.yucca-valley.org
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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
The Town of Yucca Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (760) 369-7209 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting
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Comment time is limited to 3 minutes.
Where appropriate or deemed necessary, action may be taken on any item listed in the agenda.
OPENING CEREMONIES:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Committee Member Drozd, Chair Schooler
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
1. Agenda Approval
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting agenda as prepared.
Consent Agenda
All items listed on the consent agenda are routine matters or formal documents covering previous Town Council instruction. Items are enacted by one motion and a second without separate discussion unless a member of the Town Council or Town Staff requests dialog on a specific item at the beginning of the meeting. Requests for public comment on the consent agenda items should be filed with the Town Clerk.
2. Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the July 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes as prepared.
Department Reports
3. Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Report.
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4. June and July Shelter Statistics
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the June and July Shelter Statistics Report.
5. July Adoption Event
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files July Adoption Event Report.
6. Spay & Neuter Events
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Spay & Neuter Events Report.
7. Shelter Success Stories
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Shelter Success Stories Report.
8. Animal Shelter Operational Review Status Update
Recommendation:
That the committee receives and files the updated Operational Review Status Report and provides input and direction as desired, and receive an update on development of an operational agreement with local rescue partner(s).
Future Agenda Items
Public Comments
The Animal Shelter Committee takes this time to consider your comments on items of concern which are not on the agenda. When you are called to speak, please state your name and community of residence. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less. Inappropriate behavior which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting will result in forfeiture of your public comment privileges. The Animal Shelter Committee is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not on the printed agenda.
Staff Reports and Comments
Committee Member Reports and Comments
Announcements
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The next regular meeting of the Animal Shelter Committee will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Yucca Valley Community Center Yucca Room.
Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Meeting Minutes
July 2, 2026
Call to Order
Chair Schooler called the meeting to order at 5:30pm
Roll Call
Present: Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler
Absent:
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Chair Schooler.
Approval of Agenda
Chair Schooler opened public comments. With no members of the public wishing to speak, public comments were closed.
Motion:
Approve meeting agenda as prepared
Result: Passed (Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)
Mover: Mayor Pro Tem Jim Schooler
Seconder: Council Member Jeff Drozd
Ayes: Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler
1. Agenda Approval
Chair Schooler opened public comments. With no members of the public wishing to speak, public comments were closed.
Motion:
Approve meeting agenda as prepared
Result: Passed (Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)
Mover: Council Member Jeff Drozd
Seconder: Mayor Pro Tem Jim Schooler
Ayes: Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler
Consent Agenda
2. Minutes
Motion:
Approve the May 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes as prepared.
Result: Passed (Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)
Mover: Council Member Jeff Drozd
Seconder: Mayor Pro Tem Jim Schooler
Ayes: Jeff Drozd, Jim Schooler
Department Reports
3. Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Animal Care and Control Manager May reviewed shelter outreach and social media efforts, including 12 animals shared through local newspaper, Facebook groups, and a reel featuring Amy that received approximately 1,200 views. Additional social media examples, advertising efforts, and shelter call/visitor statistics were discussed.
Manager May noted that large dogs receive more frequent promotion due to adoption challenges and that advertising is updated regularly. May reviewed longterm animal statistics, including 14 dogs at the shelter over six months, 1 cat over five months, and 19 dogs over three months. Long-term adoption efforts, rescue outreach, and a $5 adoption promotion were discussed. Staff will continue working with rescue partners and placing high-risk animals on an urgent list to increase placement opportunities. Intake and adoption requirements, cat availability, and holiday shelter hours were also reviewed..
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
4. May Shelter Statistics
Animal Care and Control Manager reviewed the May shelter statistics and intake and outcome spreadsheets. May intake included 93 dogs and 100 cats. Manager May noted that the year-to-date cat statistics require an update due to an error in the report. May reviewed trends showing a decrease in dog intake and an increase in cat intake, including 28 cats received during May. Outcome statistics, including return-toowner and transfer numbers for both dogs and cats, were also discussed. May noted that daily intake varies significantly, with some days bringing few animals and others resulting in multiple intakes. A resident congratulated staff on the shelter's performance and recognized the achievement of maintaining a low euthanasia rate.
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
5. June Adoption Event
Animal Care and Control Manager May reviewed recent adoption event results, including the half-price adoption promotion and the $5 adoption fee for long-term shelter animals. May noted that this month's event was not as successful as previous events and reviewed adoption numbers from the same period last year for comparison. May reported that June adoptions included five cats and one dog and noted that seasonal factors, such as school vacations and summer travel, may have contributed to the decrease in adoptions.
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
6. Volunteer Program Update
Animal Care and Control Manager May provided an update on the volunteer program, thanking those who attended the May 30 volunteer meeting and noting that additional volunteer orientations will be scheduled. Staff reported that volunteers completed 10 regular shifts and contributed approximately 100 volunteer hours during the month. Special recognition was given to volunteer Cheryl for her assistance with laundry, and staff expressed appreciation to all volunteers for their continued support. Chair Schooler commented that it was encouraging to see the volunteer program up and running. The committee discussed continued outreach to recruit additional volunteers. May noted that volunteers must be at least 16 years old and reported that the shelter currently has one volunteer in that age group.
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
7. Shelter Success Stories
smay - shows sucess stories. discuss fledgling owl p/u taken to rehab and they were brought back and then re-released partnership with desert wildlife center. came from different areas, released together by both acos
Timothy english bulldog left tied to fence at shelter did have medical issues/concerns. taken for vet care and with staff made a great recovery and was adopted \ Hawk adoption story. adjopted by town staff member came in for someone else but staff suggested someone else and he was adopted. 10 months at shelter before adopted.
video of one of the parvo doxies from the adopter. and angel 6 months at shelter. show adopters update and photos. been in new home for 3 months questions/comments
res thank you for telling updates
JD media privacy laws
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
8. Shelter Wish Lists
Animal Care and Control Manager May reviewed the shelter's online wish lists, including where they can be accessed and the variety of needed donation items.
Manager May discussed the shelter's engraving machine and the possibility of offering low-cost or free engraved pet tags with adoptions once it is operational. May highlighted increased promotion of low-cost or free microchipping services before the July 4th holiday and reported that the recent spay/neuter clinic filled quickly, although additional appointment slots were available. The next meeting date will be announced in the coming days.
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
Future Agenda Items
next meeting in two weeks. JD asks if next meeting in two weeks res state too soon
may not avail one day. work together
Js said maybe late July early august
no future agenda items
Public Comments
A committee member thanked staff for hosting the July clinic and expressed appreciation for the positive direction of the shelter. The member commented on the improvements being made and the way the shelter is currently being operated.
With no additional members of the public wishing to speak, Chair Schooler closed the public comment period. No motion was made.
Staff Reports and Comments
introduce staff in audience
may introduce sierra ss/acco and makayla kennel tech
ss - introduce mel and staff
CB we give out food donated food to those who can't afford food. res donates and we have run out. additional way to assist the shelter and public. we give what we can that we have. res asks what is there a specific type of food they should donate. cb food donated something that when
owner gets back on feet can get same food
Committee Member Reports and Comments
JD thanks public for being here. thanks new employees for being here. thank you to all staff and volunteers and shianne. thanks member in audience
JS thanks staff there at meeting and thanks staff in audience; Announcements
will coordinate upcoming meeting schedule
Respectfully Submitted,
Committee Secretary
Jennifer Doan
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Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Staff Report
To: Animal Shelter Committee
From: Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager, Shianne May, Animal Care and Control Manager Date: July 20, 2026
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Subject: Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months Report.
Prior Review:
There has been no prior review of this matter.
Discussion:
This item provides the Animal Shelter Committee with an update on local media outreach, including the featured Pets of the Week. The update highlights current animals available for adoption and supports ongoing efforts to increase community awareness and engagement with shelter services.
Alternatives
No alternatives are recommended, as the item is presented for the Committee to receive and file the report.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the Local Media Update, Pets of the Week, Animals at the Shelter more than 6 months.
Attachments
1. Long term dogs ad 7.9.26
2. July HDS
3. Free Pet Microchips FB Post
4. Jerry FB Post
5. Nova FB Post
Item: 4.
Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Staff Report
To: Animal Shelter Committee
From: Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager, Shianne May, Animal Care and Control Manager Date: July 20, 2026
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Subject: June and July Shelter Statistics
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the June and July Shelter Statistics Report.
Prior Review:
There has been no prior review of this matter.
Discussion:
The Shelter Statistics Report is provided to keep the Animal Shelter Committee informed about routine shelter activity. The current report includes data for January thru July and will be updated to include additional months as the year progresses. The report summarizes general information such as animal intake, outcomes, and other standard operational data tracked by the shelter. Providing this report on a regular basis helps maintain transparency and keeps the Committee updated on shelter operations.
The Committee’s action to receive and file the report simply acknowledges receipt of the information an
Alternatives
No alternatives are recommended, as the item is presented for the Committee to receive and file the report.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the June and July Shelter Statistics Report.
Attachments
1. June 2026 Shelter Statistics
2. July 2026 Stats
3. Jan to July Kennel Stats
IMPOUNDS
Dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL AC Officer Impounds 1 1 3 1 1 2 4 2 15 40.5%
Strays From Citizens 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 9 24.3%
Owner Turn Ins 1 1 1 1 4 10.8%
Quarantine 1 1 2.7%
Neo (under 8 weeks) 1 1 2.7%
Trans from Other Agency 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 0 0.0%
Born @ Shelter 7 7 18.9%
Total 0 0 2 2 1 8 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 4 0 0 4 0 37 100.0% Cats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL AC Officer Impounds 12 1 1 2 1 17 36.2%
Strays From Citizens 3 5 1 1 1 1 12 25.5%
Owner Turn Ins 1 1 2.1%
Quarantine 1 1 2.1%
Neo (under 8 weeks) 3 5 3 5 16 34.0%
Trans from Other Agency 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 0 0.0%
Born @ Shelter 0 0.0%
Total 0 15 0 7 0 3 0 0 8 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 100.0% Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL AC Officer Impounds 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 100.0%
Strays From Citizens 0 0.0%
Owner Turn Ins 0 0.0%
Quarantine 0 0.0%
Neo (under 8 weeks) 0 0.0%
Trans from Other Agency 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 0 0.0%
Born @ Shelter 0 0.0%
Total 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 100.0% TOTAL IMPOUNDS 96
% of Total Cats
% of Total Others
MONTH OF: June Year: 2026
% of Total Dogs
DOA (not included in live count) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL Dogs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 18.92%
Cats 5 1 1 7 14.89%
Others 1 1 2 1 1 6 50.00%
Total 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 20 20.83%
DISPOSITION
Dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL % of Total
Dogs
Adopt 2 4 3 2 1 3 1 1 1 18 42.9%
Return To Owner 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 9 21.4%
Euthanasia 2 1 1 1 1 1 7 16.7%
Died in kennel 0 0.0%
Esc/Stolen 1 1 2.4%
Owner Request Euthanasia 1 1 2 4.8%
Transferred 1 2 2 5 11.9%
Total 0 3 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 1 3 2 0 4 7 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 0 2 0 42 100.0% Cats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL % of Total
Cats
Adopt 1 1 6 1 4 5 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 33 89.2%
Return To Owner 0 0.0%
Euthanasia 1 1 2.7%
Died in kennel 1 1 2 5.4%
Esc/Stolen 0 0.0%
Owner Request Euthanasia 0 0.0%
Transferred 1 1 2.7%
Total 0 1 1 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 4 0 5 0 0 1 2 3 1 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 37 100.0% Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL % of Total
Others
Adopt 1 1 7.7%
Return To Owner 0 0.0%
Euthanasia 1 1 2 15.4%
Died in kennel 1 1 7.7%
Esc/Stolen 0 0.0%
% of Total DOA
Owner Request Euthanasia 0 0.0%
Transferred 1 1 2 15.4%
Return To Wild 1 1 2 1 1 1 7 53.8%
Total 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13 100.0% TOTAL DISPOSITION 92
IMPOUNDS
Dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL AC Officer Impounds 2 3 1 1 2 5 1 1 16 34.0%
Strays From Citizens 1 5 1 1 1 1 3 1 5 1 2 22 46.8%
Owner Turn Ins 1 1 2 4 8.5%
Quarantine 2 1 3 6.4%
Neo (under 8 weeks) 1 1 2.1%
Trans from Other Agency 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 1 1 2.1%
Born @ Shelter 0 0.0%
Total 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 6 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 7 3 1 0 1 6 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 47 100.0% Cats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL AC Officer Impounds 0 0.0%
Strays From Citizens 6 1 4 1 1 13 48.1%
Owner Turn Ins 1 1 1 1 4 14.8%
Quarantine 0 0.0%
Neo (under 8 weeks) 4 6 10 37.0%
Trans from Other Agency 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 0 0.0%
Born @ Shelter 0 0.0%
Total 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 4 5 0 6 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 100.0% Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL AC Officer Impounds 4 1 1 2 1 1 10 90.9%
Strays From Citizens 1 1 9.1%
Owner Turn Ins 0 0.0%
Quarantine 0 0.0%
Neo (under 8 weeks) 0 0.0%
Trans from Other Agency 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 0 0.0%
Born @ Shelter 0 0.0%
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 100.0% TOTAL IMPOUNDS 85
% of Total Cats
% of Total Others
MONTH OF: July Year: 2026
% of Total Dogs
DOA (not included in live count) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL Dogs 1 1 2 4.26%
Cats 1 1 3.70%
Others 1 1 2 18.18%
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 5.88%
DISPOSITION
Dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL % of Total
Dogs
Adopt 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 12 31.6%
Return To Owner 2 1 1 2 3 2 3 14 36.8%
Euthanasia 1 1 2.6%
Died in kennel 0 0.0%
Esc/Stolen 0 0.0%
Owner Request Euthanasia 2 2 5.3%
Transferred 1 2 5 1 9 23.7%
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 2 2 3 0 0 2 7 5 2 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 38 100.0% Cats 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL % of Total
Cats
Adopt 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 2 5 1 26 60.5%
Return To Owner 1 1 2.3%
Euthanasia 1 2 3 7.0%
Died in kennel 0 0.0%
Esc/Stolen 0 0.0%
Owner Request Euthanasia 0 0.0%
Transferred 5 4 4 13 30.2%
Total 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 6 0 2 3 0 2 0 3 0 4 2 0 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 6 1 0 0 43 100.0% Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TOTAL % of Total
Others
Adopt 4 1 1 6 46.2%
Return To Owner 2 2 15.4%
Euthanasia 1 1 1 3 23.1%
Died in kennel 0 0.0%
Esc/Stolen 0 0.0%
% of Total DOA
Owner Request Euthanasia 0 0.0%
Transferred 0 0.0%
Return To Wild 1 1 2 15.4%
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 13 100.0% TOTAL DISPOSITION 94
Dogs Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL % of Total Dogs AC Officer Impounds 29 27 30 17 33 15 16 167 42.0%
Strays From Citizens 25 13 12 34 19 10 22 135 33.9%
Owner Turn Ins 10 5 7 11 6 4 4 47 11.8%
Quarantine 0 0 1 6 5 1 3 16 4.0%
Neonates (under 8 weeks) 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.8%
Transferred from Other Agency 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Holding Pen 6 0 0 4 3 0 1 14 3.5%
Born @ Shelter 6 0 0 3 0 7 0 16 4.0%
Total 78 45 50 75 66 37 47 0 0 0 0 0 398 100.0%
Cats Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL % of Total Cats AC Officer Impounds 24 8 1 2 7 17 0 59 33.52%
Strays From Citizens 9 2 1 8 10 12 13 55 31.25%
Owner Turn Ins 1 2 6 1 2 1 4 17 9.66%
Quarantine 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1.14%
Neonates (under 8 weeks) 0 0 4 4 9 16 10 43 24.43%
Transferred from Other Agency 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Holding Pen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Born @ Shelter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Total 34 12 13 15 28 47 27 0 0 0 0 0 176 100.00%
OTHER Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total 5 3 5 10 7 12 11 53
TOTAL IMPOUNDS 117 60 68 100 101 96 85 0 0 0 0 0 627
2026
DOA (Not included in Live Count)
Dogs 8 5 4 3 4 7 2
Cats 0 4 0 4 0 7 1
Others 2 4 2 3 6 6 1
Total 10 13 6 10 10 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 73
DISPOSITION
Dogs Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL Adopt 27 22 30 44 32 18 12 185 47.19%
Return To Owner 13 16 13 17 25 9 14 107 27.30%
Euthanasia 10 5 2 7 4 8 1 37 9.44%
Owner Request Euth. 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 5 1.28%
Died in kennel 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 1.79%
Esc/Stolen 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 0.77%
Transferred 12 3 3 12 4 5 9 48 12.24%
Total 68 46 49 84 65 42 38 0 0 0 0 0 392 100.00%
Cats Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL Adopt 6 20 6 8 13 33 27 113 62.78%
Return To Owner 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1.11%
Euthanasia 2 4 0 0 0 1 3 10 5.56%
Owner Request Euth. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Died in kennel 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1.11%
Esc/Stolen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Transferred 21 2 10 4 2 1 13 53 29.44%
Total 29 26 16 12 16 37 44 0 0 0 0 0 180 100.00%
Others Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 8 3 8 8 5 13 13 58
TOTAL DISPOSITION 105 75 73 104 86 92 95 0 0 0 0 0 630
2026
% of Total Dogs
% of Total Cats
Item: 5.
Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Staff Report
To: Animal Shelter Committee
From: Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager, Shianne May, Animal Care and Control Manager Date: July 20, 2026
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Subject: July Adoption Event
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files July Adoption Event Report.
Prior Review:
The Committee received an update at its meeting of May 21, 2026.
Discussion:
This item provides the Animal Shelter Committee with the July Adoption Event Report. Pets are available for adoption throughout the month. Adoption fees are reduced to $25, and all animals that are long-timers are still being adopted at $5.00. The report keeps the Committee informed about shelter adoption activities and community outreach efforts.
Alternatives
No alternatives are recommended, as the item is presented for the Committee to receive and file the report.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the July Adoption Event Report.
Attachments
1. July Adoption Special Cats
2. Retro 4th of July Event Flyer
Item: 6.
Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Staff Report
To: Animal Shelter Committee
From: Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager
Date: July 20, 2026
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Subject: Spay & Neuter Events
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Spay & Neuter Events Report.
Prior Review:
Discussion:
This item provides the Animal Shelter Committee with a report on the Spay & Neuter Events held on June 23, 2026, and July 20, 2026. Sign-ups for the events were full, and the shelter looks forward to hosting the community for this important service. The report keeps the Committee informed about event planning and anticipated participation.
Alternatives
No alternatives are recommended, as the item is presented for the Committee to receive and file the report.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the Spay & Neuter Events Report.
Attachments
1. SN Event 6-23-2026
2. July Public SN Flyer
Item: 7.
Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Staff Report
To: Animal Shelter Committee
From: Shianne May, Animal Care and Control Manager, Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager Date: July 20, 2026
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Subject: Shelter Success Stories
Recommendation:
That the Animal Shelter Committee receives and files the Shelter Success Stories Report.
Prior Review:
There has been no prior review of this matter.
Discussion:
This item provides the Animal Shelter Committee with an update on Shelter Success Stories, including adoption stories. The update keeps the Committee animals adopted and those transferred to rescues.
Alternatives
No alternatives are recommended, as the item is presented for the Committee to receive and file the report.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the Volunteer Program Update Report.
Attachments
1. Amy Adoption
2. Glow Kitten Litter and Save the Meow Meows
3. Jupiter Rescue Partner Success
4. Venus Rescue Partner Success
5. Kiki Rescue Success
Item: 8.
Town of Yucca Valley
Animal Shelter Committee Staff Report
To: Animal Shelter Committee
From: Curtis Yakimow, Town Manager, Shianne May, Animal Care and Control Manager, Shane Stueckle, Deputy Town Manager
Date: July 31, 2026
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Subject: Animal Shelter Operational Review Status Update Recommendation:
That the committee receives and files the updated Operational Review Status Report and provides input and direction as desired, and receive an update on development of an operational agreement with local rescue partner(s).
Prior Review:
Updates on the Animal Shelter Operational Review have been provided to the Committee in prior meetings.
Discussion:
Staff will provide an update on the Operational Review to the Animal Shelter Committee.
The Operational Review and associated recommendations were originally accepted by the Town Council on June 3, 2025.
Alternatives
None recommended.
Fiscal Impact:
None with this item.
Attachments
None