BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County Animal Services is hosting a public safety meeting Wednesday night to discuss animal control issues, including stray dogs and community safety concerns. Director Nick Cullen said the event is part of a broader effort to connect with residents and address misconceptions about how animal control operates. "This is mostly going to be about animal control," Cullen said. "We want to have a meeting where we can talk to the community about public safety and how it relates to animal control." Cullen said animal control officers patrol the unincorporated areas of Kern County, responding to calls for injured animals and vicious dogs.