A Bakersfield family is trapped at their home by a vicious, stray dog. And in spite of their repeated calls, no officers came out to help.
Kern County Animal Control is apologizing for the situation, and it says it will make changes to their new...
Story by Eyewitness News reporter Keisha Courtney
It's a place that's known for the safe surrender of animals, and a staff that is willing to help, but that's not how Bettina James-Goff thinks of the Kern County Animal Control shelter on South Mount...
It's a place that's known for the safe surrender of animals, and a staff that is willing to help, but that's not how Bettina James-Goff thinks of the Kern County Animal Control shelter on South Mount Vernon Avenue.
A local cat rescue group defended its current operation Tuesday, saying they now meet all Kern County requirements. But, some Lebec residents worry the facility has too many animals.
Kern County Animal Control relies on the public to report cases of animal abuse or neglect.
For the last three weeks, an anonymous viewer said a 1-year-old dog had been left in a locked shed behind a furniture store located at 207 N. Chester Ave....
For the last three weeks, an anonymous viewer said a 1-year-old dog had been left in a locked shed behind a furniture store located at 207 N. Chester Ave. The owner denies the claim.
Kern County Animal Control is concerned about abandoned animals showing up on its doorstep when there is no staff to care for them. Video cameras captured footage of two such events recently at its shelter at 201 S. Mount Vernon Ave.
"The video is...
Despite the rain effecting peoples homes, some viewers are worried about mans best friend. Eyewitness News has gotten several calls from people concerned about flooding at the Wasco Animal Shelter.
For residence who are affected by evacuations in the Kern River Valley area, Kern County Animal Control has set up a temporary shelter for displaced animals at the Kern River Valley Senior Center located at 6409 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Space is limited...
A 6½-pound dog was found last weekend tethered on a short leash to a tree. She was reportedly struck in the mouth with a golf club, had her eyes sprayed with bleach and was left untreated for days.