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Investigative Reporter at @KPBSnews. Past bylines: @CapRadioNews, @NPR, @WashingtonPost, @SacBiz, @Stateline, @Observer.
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Fired Animal Services official sues San Diego County, claiming sexual harassment and defamation

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By Scott Rodd Verified
| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA) Verified
A former Department of Animal Services official who oversaw shelter management is suing San Diego County over alleged defamation, whistleblower retaliation and sexual harassment. Rachael Borrelli was fired from her assistant director role in January. The county had placed her on leave last September, as KPBS was preparing to publish a story about Borrelli sending a profane voice message that disparaged shelter dogs and called for more canine euthanasias.
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Dog euthanasia rate and staff turnover improve at county shelters, but other problems persist

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By Scott Rodd Verified
| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA) Verified
Over the past year, The San Diego County of Animal Services has acknowledged problems in its shelters and taken steps to make improvements. Most notably, the dog euthanasia rate dropped substantially in the last six months of 2025, according to the county’s most recent data. The department also reduced its staff turnover rate by about half in the last year. Yet other problems remain.
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Dog euthanasia rate and staff turnover improve at county shelters, but other problems persist

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By Scott Rodd Verified
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