Summary
Residents reported 15 coordinated attacks on wild burros, including a donkey found beheaded the morning of the meeting, and asked the county for law enforcement help in the Badlands area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Donkey Land is covering costly veterinary care for injured animals.
The burros and Reche Canyon residents would benefit from enforcement.
The burros are being killed; residents fear aggressive dogs could next attack people.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026
Supervisor Perez praised progress toward a no-kill county — dropping euthanasia rates, a new commission, and free spay/neuter clinics — but voiced frustration that critics at commission meetings dismiss the data and that staff bear the brunt of complaints.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — March 10, 2026
Residents reported 15 coordinated attacks on wild burros, including a donkey found beheaded the morning of the meeting, and asked the county for law enforcement help in the Badlands area.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — January 27, 2026
The ad hoc committee reported major progress: new staffing, doubled volunteers, transport programs to other states, free adoptions, and live release rates approaching 90% for dogs. Supervisor Perez called for a fourth county animal shelter and asked advocates to partner rather than criticize.
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