County of San Diego Department of Animal Services

New leadership at County Dept. of Animal Services

East County News Service
 
April 8, 2026 (San Diego County) — San Diego County is stabilizing the leadership of the Department of Animal Services, appointing a new Director and a new Deputy Director to steer the agency through a period of transition after an investigative series last year by journalists at KPBS uncovered serious issues within the department.
 
The county announced today that Dr. Brieana Sarvis has been named the Director of Animal Services and Kendra King is Animal Services' new Deputy Director.
 

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Dog training tips from the San Diego Humane Society

 

San Diego Humane Society shares how to start the new year on the right paw. Photo courtesy SDHS
 
East County News Service
 
Jan. 5, 2026 (San Diego County) — Behavior challenges left unaddressed can become the reason dog owners surrender their pet to a shelter like the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services.
 
With January being National Train Your Dog Month, the San Diego Humane Society is looking to help pet families and their dogs thrive with proper training methods.
 

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