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Clearlake Today
By the People, for the People
Clearlake Animal Shelter Taken Over By New Nonprofit
Nonprofit steps in after reports of 'deplorable' conditions under previous management.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A new nonprofit, the Clearlake Animal Association, has officially taken over the Clearlake Animal Shelter following reports of 'deplorable' and inhumane conditions under previous management. The new team is now racing to provide urgent medical care and vaccinations for over 100 dogs living in filth and being fed expired food due to extreme overcrowding.
Why it matters
The takeover of the Clearlake Animal Shelter by the new nonprofit highlights the critical need for proper oversight and management of animal shelters to ensure the humane treatment of animals. This case raises concerns about the potential for neglect and abuse at other animal shelters, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and accountability measures.
The details
According to the Lake County Record-Bee, the Clearlake Animal Association stepped in this week after officials discovered the deplorable conditions at the Clearlake Animal Shelter. The new team is now working to stabilize the facility, provide urgent medical care and vaccinations for the over 100 dogs, and make tough decisions to ensure these conditions never happen again.
- The Clearlake Animal Association took over the shelter this week (February 12, 2026).
The players
Clearlake Animal Association
A new nonprofit organization that has taken over the management of the Clearlake Animal Shelter.
What’s next
The new management team at the Clearlake Animal Shelter will need to work quickly to address the immediate needs of the animals and implement long-term reforms to prevent such deplorable conditions from occurring in the future.
The takeaway
This case highlights the critical importance of proper oversight and accountability in the management of animal shelters to ensure the humane treatment of animals. It underscores the need for regular inspections, community involvement, and tough decisions to prevent neglect and abuse from happening again.
