REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION JANAUARY 8, 2024, 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Adriana Espinoza at Adriana.Espinoza@austintexas.gov. AGENDA CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County, Parliamentarian Vacant, Mayor, Lotta Smagula, D1 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Whitney Holt, D5 Luis Herrera, D6 Larry Tucker, D7, Vice Chair Vacant, D8 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Dr. Amanda Bruce, D10 The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on 2. Overview of monthly reports provided by the Animal Service Center. Reports posted in December 11, 2023 STAFF BRIEFINGS backup materials. DISCUSSION ITEMS. 3. Quarterly Report from Austin Pets Alive 4. Discussion on Euthanization Process for Injured Deer Program DISCUSSION POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM 5. Discussion and possible action on formation of Working Group on Finder to Foster 6. Discussion and possible action on formation of Working Group to Discuss Budget FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 two business days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Adriana Espinoza, Animal Services Offices, at Adriana.Espinoza@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Adriana Espinoza Adriana.Espinoza@austintexas.gov
Information is from October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Information compiled via ASO Power BI dashboards. Difference of outcomes - intakes Outcome Year (fiscal) Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total Dog Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total RTO/RTO Adopt SNR (former SCRP) RTO/RTO Adopt 2024 1185 1142 2327 2024 1160 1263 2423 2024 -25 121 96 2024 918 41 176 28 7 0 93 1263 2024 750 166 222 16 4 2 1160
December 2023 December2023 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News APA and 1 at a vet). and 2 at a vet). Animal Protection • The live outcome rate for December was 98.7 percent. • The Austin Animal Center took in 681 animals including, 263 cats and 403 dogs. • The Austin Animal Center adopted 594 cats and dogs (329 cats and 265 dogs). • 69 animals (56 dogs, 13 cats and 2 birds) were returned to their owners from the Austin Animal Center. • On December 1, 2023, there were 984 cats and dogs within the ASO inventory (694 at AAC, 288 in foster, 1 at • On January 1, 2024, there were 823 cats and dogs within the ASO inventory (554 at AAC, 269 in foster, 3 at APA Impounded 95 injured animals. • Completed 20 RTO’s • Gave out 29 fencing referrals. • • Delivered approximately 36 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue • Entered 157 exposure reports. • Sent 9 specimens to the state lab for rabies testing. We had 2 rabies positive bats. Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • 114 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 225 different people/families fostered. • 83 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 1467 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. • 2 pets died or were euthanized in foster care in December (based on the reports that are available to us). • As of January 2nd, 7:45 a.m., there are 266 animals in foster care. • 127 animals were transferred to nine rescues partner organizations. • 469 volunteers contributed 6,061 hours in December. • 34 individuals donated 68 hours toward group volunteer service, through dog-walking and general cat care. • The Volunteer Program held 5 orientations, introducing 112 potential volunteers to shelter operations. • The Volunteer Program scheduled 11 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 97 hours of laundry, dishes and other duties as assigned. • 144 volunteers spent 437 hours on volunteer development and training. Vet Services • Emergencies cases treated at AAC - 51 • Emergencies transferred from EC - 31 • Orthopedic surgeries - 9 • Other specialty surgeries - enucleations, amputations, mass removals, December2023 Animal Services Report hernia repair, wound repairs, laparotomies, entropion, dentals, etc. - 16 • Cruelty cases - 3 • Vet exams - 839 • APA Transfers Medical - 91 o …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, January 8, 2024 MEETING MINUTES The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Ryan Clinton called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a roll call and confirmed a quorum of 12 Commissioners, including Vice Chair Tucker, Smagula, Dr. Nilson, Herrera, Dr. Bruce who attended in person. Commissioners Dulzaides, Nemer, Holt, Huddleston, Hassen and Linder participated virtually. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Rochell Vickery - General Comment Pat Valls-Trelles - General Comment APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Commissioner Linder moved to approve the minutes from December 11, 2023; Commissioner Holt seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 12 to 0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Overview of monthly reports provided by Animal Service Office Staff. Deputy Chief Jason Garza presented December reports and responded to questions. Monthly reports were submitted in backup. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Quarterly Report by Austin Pets Alive! Presented by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. Quarterly reports were submitted in backup. 4. Discussion on Euthanization Process for Injured Deer No action. Staff briefing requested. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on formation of Working Group on Finder to Foster Program. Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed the creation of a Working Group. Commissioner Herrera seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with all 12 commissioners voting in favor. 1 6. Discussion and possible action on creating a Working Group to Discuss and Make Budget Recommendations. Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed the creation of a Working Group. Commissioner Dr. Bruce seconded an amended motion to create a Working Group to Discuss and Make Budget Recommendations. Motion passed unanimously with all 12 commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Dr. Bruce will serve as Chair of the Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Staff Briefing: A staff briefing on the Emancipet contract was requested by Commissioner Dr. Bruce with a second from Commissioner Dr. Nilson. Discussion Item: An item to form a working group to discuss the Emancipet contract was requested by Commissioner Dr. Bruce with a second from Commissioner Dr. Nilson. Discussion and Possible Action: Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed an item for discussion and possible action to form a Working Group on the Finder to Foster Program. Commissioner Smagula second the motion. Discussion and Possible Action: Commissioner Dr. Nilson proposed the formation of a Working Group on owner-intended euthanasia at the Austin Animal Center. …
