A new inspection report outlining issues and raising concerns about conditions inside the Cambria County Humane Society.
It points out issues with dogs in cages too small for their size, and maintenance issues the report says are indicative of an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the facility.
Executive Director Kelli Ruiz and Operations Manager Sarah Oldham said the issues in the report have been rectified and showed us those changes.
Still, it’s not been enough for some
6 News was sent multiple complaints from people saying anonymously that they work inside the facility and, in their words, conditions are unbearable for the animals, staff, and volunteers, leading to high staff turnover and reduced care for the animals.
They blame Oldham and Ruiz.
They told us that anytime there is senior-level leadership changes, there is always staff turnover. They went on to say many of the animals the complainants sent us came into their facility that way and they’ve been working with vets to get them all healthier.
“It is common for dogs in a stressful environment not to do well,” Oldham said. “They don’t thrive in a shelter environment and our goal is to get them in a home as soon as possible and these dogs need to be in a home so they can thrive.
“If somebody comes in and sees something that needs changed, come to us,” Ruiz said. “We’re here to help the community instead of saying there is a problem come to us with a solution.”
They add that the entire animal welfare industry is taxed, and many shelters are running at full capacity.
None of the other county facilities in our viewing area had any deficiencies listed in their most recent report.
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