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Filmmakers to Chronicle our Legal Battle at Sundance Film Festival
Kitty Pallesen's dedication to rescuing desert wildlife has long made Kitty's Wildlife Refuge & Rescue a sanctuary for creatures great and small in Coachella Valley. For years, Kitty has provided a safe haven for animals that other veterinarians could not—or would...
Desert Sanctuary Under Siege by the State
In the tranquil expanse of Sky Valley, Kitty Pallsen has become a beacon of hope for injured wildlife through her sanctuary, Kitty's Wildlife Refuge & Rescue. For 28 years, Pallsen has devoted her life to rescuing animals ranging from domestic pets to injured...
A Lifeline for our Valley’s Most Vulnerable Creatures
In the heart of the Coachella Valley, Kitty Pallesen has transformed a barren landscape into a thriving sanctuary for desert wildlife. For nearly three decades, Kitty’s Wildlife Refuge & Rescue in Sky Valley, near Desert Hot Springs, has been a beacon of hope and...
Desert Dog Death Camp
In a disturbing turn of events, Mary Bernadette Schwenn, the owner of a dog camp in Thousand Palms, has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty. The arrest occurred early Monday morning at her property, located at an unincorporated parcel near Thousand Palms Canyon...