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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
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Detailed allegations of dead and neglected animals at the Anza duck sanctuary and asked the Board to remove the animals, cite the operator, and refer the matter to the District Attorney for prosecution under Penal Code 597.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 12, 2026 · 1:56:03 →A former volunteer described overcrowding, neglect, and verbal abuse at the sanctuary and demanded accountability beyond code enforcement.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 5, 2026 · 1:07:35 →Spoke about the duck sanctuary case and alleged failures by Animal Services, though audio was difficult to hear.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 5, 2026 · 1:10:21 →Blamed sanctuary operator Howard Berkowitz for the crisis and asked why 1,300 birds documented in April weren't all seized.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 5, 2026 · 1:04:07 →A rescue co-founder treating eight of the ducks described untreated infections and neglect, and criticized the free giveaway that let a reseller take nearly 300 birds.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 5, 2026 · 1:15:31 →Alleged Animal Services gave away 480 ducks, some sick, instead of placing them with rescues; demanded an investigation.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — April 28, 2026 · 4:25:41 →Joined in the allegations about the duck sanctuary dispersal and called for accountability.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — April 28, 2026 · 4:28:59 →