Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission

2a August 2021 Monthly Data Report — original pdf

Aug-21 Cat Dog Other Bird Livestock Aug-21 Cat Dog Aug-21 Euth Died Missing Percentage Cat Dog Other Bird Livestock Aug-20 Cat Dog Aug-20 Euth Died Missing Percentage Outcome Type Adoption Died Euthanasia Missing Relocate RTO RTO-Adopt Transfer Subtotal Total Outcome Outcome Type Adoption Died Euthanasia Missing Relocate RTO RTO-Adopt Transfer Subtotal Total Outcome Outcome Type Adoption Died Euthanasia Missing Relocate RTO RTO-Adopt Transfer Subtotal Total Outcome 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1261 Aug-20 752 Aug-19 439 11 14 0 0 7 5 193 669 208 10 7 0 0 11 6 118 360 429 10 16 1 0 18 8 438 920 376 3 4 0 0 97 8 104 592 208 2 4 0 0 58 8 112 392 543 8 9 0 0 157 20 207 944 15 0 11 0 0 4 0 14 44 10 1 55 0 0 0 0 3 69 22 1 28 1 0 0 0 5 57 50 73 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1864 60 Live Outcome Percentage Live Outcome Percentage Age Neonate Youth Adult Total Total Age Neonate Youth Adult Subtotal Total Age Neonate Youth Adult Total Total Live Outcome Percentage 17 205 370 592 20 115 257 392 26 367 551 944 145 377 147 669 1261 97.5% 62 195 103 360 752 96.9% 179 526 215 920 1864 97.6% Age Neonate (cat) Kitten Cat Neonate (dog) Puppy Dog Total Age Neonate (cat) Kitten Cat Neonate (dog) Puppy Dog Total Age Neonate (cat) Kitten Cat Neonate (dog) Puppy Dog Total 7 4 0 1 1 1 14 4 4 2 0 1 1 12 1 6 3 4 3 1 18 2 8 4 0 1 3 18 2 1 4 0 0 4 11 2 7 7 1 1 7 25 93.8% 96.8% 97.3% 94.1% 99.0% 98.9% 90.3% 97.4% 94.2% 100.0% 99.1% 98.1% 98.3% 97.5% 95.3% 80.8% 98.9% 98.5% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Cat Dog Other Bird Aug-19 Cat Dog Aug-19 Euth Died Missing Percentage Other consists of the following: bats, raccoons, possums, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtle, coyote, skunk, ferret, squirrel, fox, armadillo Livestock consists …

3e Placement Partner Transfer Agreement — original pdf

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Agenda September 13, 2021 — original pdf

ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2021, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at http://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer, Parliamentarian Palmer Neuhaus Edward Flores Monica Frenden Jo Anne Norton Lotta Smagula CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Yolanda Rodriguez-Pacheco Luis Herrera a. Review and approval of minutes from the August 9, 2021, Animal Advisory Commission 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. c. Briefing on Expiration of Eviction Moratorium by representative of Austin Tenants Council and Austin Public Health. 3. OLD BUSINESS: Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates. b. Monthly Reporting of Data. c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin. e. Placement Partner Transfer Agreement. f. Shelter Space Issues Working Group. g. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No Kill in Austin. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Creation of a committee related to the City’s No-Kill policy and amend the Commission’s bylaws accordingly. b. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Belinda Hare at the Animal Services Office, at 512-978-0565, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Board Liaison. Belinda Hare, 512-978-0565 or Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov

2a August 2021 ASO report — original pdf

August 2021 August 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News and four birds. Animal Protection August.  The live outcome percentage for August was 97.5 percent.  A total of 1,240 animals were brought to the shelter which included 607 dogs, 567 cats, 15 wild animals  A total of 833 animals were adopted (376 dogs, 439 cats, three livestock and 15 small pets)  A total of 121 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt).  Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 40 animals to their owners in the field during the month of  Officers handed out 26 fencing assistance applications, impounded 172 injured animals and delivered 96 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue.  Officers entered 152 rabies exposure reports and submitted 49 specimens for rabies testing. Four bats tested positive for rabies.  26 total coyote related activities o 12 sightings o 10 wild sick o 3 encounters o 1 incident o 1 wild injured  Out of 26 coyote related activities, 16 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident).  Encounters: Pets were a factor in both activities: o 2 encounters involved coyotes flushing dogs out of an area o 1 incident involved a coyote going after a small dog with person present in an unfenced backyard Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs  A total of 88 volunteers donated 1,712 hours during August.  The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in August, introducing 88 people to the shelter programs. 31 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in August.  More than 240 families provided foster care, and a total of 169 animals were adopted directly from foster care. August 2021 Animal Services Report  There are 1,256 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 127 new foster applications were processed.  There are currently 369 animals in foster homes.  303 animals were transferred to 22 AAC rescue partners:  5 to Austin Humane Society (AHS)  158 to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) o 163 cats o 93 dogs  3 to AHS  49 to APA!  41 dogs to other partners Vet Services  Emergencies cases treated at AAC- 60  Emergencies transferred from Emergency Clinic- 55  Spay/Neuter surgeries performed - 663  Orthopedic surgeries - 6 dentals, etc. – 26  Cruelty cases- 3  Vet exams – …

2a August 2021 Monthly Data Report - Revised — original pdf

Aug-21 Cat Dog Aug-21 Cat Dog Aug-21 Other Bird Livestock Aug-20 Cat Dog Aug-20 Cat Dog Intake Type Abandoned Stray Owner Surrender Public Assist Subtotal Total Intake Intake Type Abandoned Stray Owner Surrender Public Assist Subtotal Total Intake Intake Type Abandoned Stray Owner Surrender Public Assist Subtotal Total Intake 40 399 123 5 567 14 275 77 12 378 0 650 176 1 827 1174 760 1732 18 339 220 30 607 9 234 114 25 382 0 644 204 57 905 Age Neonate Youth Adult Total Age Neonate Youth Adult Total Age Neonate Youth Adult Total 226 219 122 567 158 129 91 378 308 304 215 827 37 184 386 607 31 106 245 382 34 332 539 905 Intake Type Stray Wildlife Abandoned Owner Surrender Public Assist Subtotal Total Intake Intake Type Stray Wildlife Owner Surrender Public Assist Subtotal Total Intake Intake Type Stray Wildlife Owner Surrender Public Assist Subtotal Total Intake 66 Bird Aug-20 Other 8 15 0 37 1 61 4 63 5 0 72 13 29 14 6 62 4 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 0 0 4 2 2 2 0 6 76 68 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Aug-19 Cat Dog Aug-19 Cat Dog Aug-19 Other Bird Livestock Other consists of the following: bats, raccoons, possums, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtle, coyote, skunk, ferret, squirrel, fox, armadillo Livestock consists of the following: cows, pigs, horses, donkeys, goats Aug-21 Cat Dog Other Bird Livestock Aug-21 Cat Dog Aug-21 Euth Died Missing Percentage Cat Dog Other Bird Livestock Aug-20 Cat Dog Aug-20 Euth Died Missing Percentage Outcome Type Adoption Died Euthanasia Missing Relocate RTO RTO-Adopt Transfer Subtotal Total Outcome Outcome Type Adoption Died Euthanasia Missing Relocate RTO RTO-Adopt Transfer Subtotal Total Outcome Outcome Type Adoption Died Euthanasia Missing Relocate RTO RTO-Adopt Transfer Subtotal Total Outcome 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1261 Aug-20 752 Aug-19 439 11 14 0 0 7 5 193 669 208 10 7 0 0 11 6 118 360 429 10 16 1 0 18 8 438 920 376 3 4 0 0 97 8 104 592 208 2 4 0 0 58 8 112 392 543 8 9 0 0 157 20 207 944 15 0 11 0 0 4 0 14 44 10 1 55 0 0 0 0 …

APPROVED Minutes September 13, 2021 — original pdf

AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-09-13 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021, MINUTES APPROVED OCTOBER 11, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a Regular Meeting, Monday, September 13, 2021, 6 p.m., in Room 1101, City Hall. Commission Chair Craig Nazor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a verbal roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 11 commissioners. Seven commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez- Pacheco were absent. Commission Members in Attendance: Seven commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez-Pacheco were absent. Commission Members Absent: Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Kristen Hassen 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-09-13 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, August 9, 2021, and Commissioner Flores seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 11 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Flores, Smagula, and Herrera. Four commissioners participated via virtual teleconferencing, including Commissioners Mitchell, Brandes, Frenden and Norton. Commissioners Nemer and Rodriguez-Pacheco were absent. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Briefing on Expiration of Eviction Moratorium by representatives Laura La Fuentes and Nefertiti Jackmon, Austin Public Health, and Molly Jensen, executive director, the Austin Tenants Council, 3. OLD BUSINESS: a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action a. Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin b. Monthly Reporting of Data c. Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs e. Placement Partner Transfer Agreement f. Shelter Space Issues Working Group No action. No action. No action. No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. g. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Creation of a Committee Related to the City’s No Kill Policy and Amend the Commission’s Bylaws Accordingly Commissioner Neuhaus moved to form a committee to sustain and advance No Kill in Austin. Commissioner Clinton seconded …