The shelter has struggled with controversies this year. Now county staff has to bring it up to state standards.

Animal shelters across the nation are struggling to find homes for those in need, including in Winnebago County.

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is working toward achieving a 90% no-kill rate across its four shelters.

Volunteers met with city officials in May 2023, inquired about progress of plans: 'All we got what was excuses and word salad ...