REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by 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 Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Sonal Patel, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County Erin Van Landingham, D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 August 10, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and dog breed labeling. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve the creation of a working group exploring compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Chapter 8-23. Approve the creation of a working group to study the impact of and write recommendations to Council regarding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) combo testing. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please email or call Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974- 2562 to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562.
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Maron called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Commissioners Absent: Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Max Oliver – Long Stay Concerns Julie Oliver – Better coding for current dog tracking program Suzie Chase – Austin Pets Alive! Progress Pat Valls-Trelles – Donation Fund and Agenda Item Discussion Requests 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on July 13, 2026. The minutes of the July 13th regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission as were approved during the August 10th meeting on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Parliamentarian Daniel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Holt and Huddleston were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and budget breakdown. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Dangerous and Vicious Dog classification, declaration, and processing out of shelters. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Quarterly report from Austin Pets Alive! Presentation by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Rory Adams, Director of Strategic Customer Service, Austin Pets Alive! This item was taken up fifth. Presentation given by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! Discussion regarding the Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Intake Testing Policy for cats Austin Animmal Services memo. This item was taken up fourth. Discussion held by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Dr. Debbie Elliot, Program Manager, Veterinary Services. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Final update from the off-leash dog working group regarding their final …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NO KILL COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AT 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the No Kill Committee may be participating by videoconference. 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 Nekaybaw Watson, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nancy Nemer, Travis County, Chair Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Erin Van Landingham, D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 special called meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission’s No Kill Committee on July 13, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of definition of no kill thresholds. 3. Discussion regarding ways to increase the overnight Emergency Services budget for Austin Animal Services and other solutions for injured homeless animals in Austin/Travis County for afterhours services. 4. Discussion regarding ways to open intake at Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the change in meeting frequency from every other month to once a quarter. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the No Kill Committee please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NO KILL COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES JULY 13, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Committee convened in a special called meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Holt called the Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Committee Meeting to order at 4:03 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Whitney Holt, Chair, D5 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz – No Kill Concerns DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of definition of no kill thresholds. Discussion was taken second. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve an Annual Schedule for the No Kill Committee. This item was taken first. The motion to approve an annual meeting schedule for the Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Subcommittee to occur every other month was approved on Commissioner Dulzaides’ motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on a 6-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Subcommittee was adjourned on Commissioner Loignon’s motion, Commissioner Dulzaides’ second without objection at 5:18PM. 2
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – August2024-2026 August 2026 Intake August2025 Intake August2024 Intake August 2026 Adoption August2025 Adoptions August2024 Adoptions August 2026 RTOs August2025 RTOs August2024 RTOs August 2026 Animal Euthanized August2025 Animals Euthanized August2024 Animals Euthanized August 2026 Live Release Rate August2025 Total Live Release Rate August2024 Total Live Release Rate August 2026 Vaccinations – 2985 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. August2025 Vaccinations - 2954 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. August2024 Animal Vaccinations August 2026 – Spay/Neuter at AAC August2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC August2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August 2026 Deaths in Care August2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August 2026 Animals Transferred (includes 55 cats that went through SNR) August2025 Animals Transferred (includes 64 cats that went through SNR : August2024 Animals Transferred August 2026 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing August2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing August2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing August 2026 SNR Program – As noted above, 55 cats went through SNR August2025 SNR Program – As noted above, 64 cats went through SNR August2024 SNR Program August 2026 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Updates, Reports and Briefings Austin Animal Services | September 14, 2026 Spay/Neuter Numbers from Contracts Information from FY2026 Monica Dangler, Director Two clinics $342,858.00* 1,226 Nov. 1,000 Feb. Wellness is included in the flat-rate payment. *Total does not include soft/supporting costs (e.g. dumpsters, staff time, restrooms, other rentals, etc.) Spay/neuter $535,537.00 2,263 dogs 2,836 cats Wellness $368,629.92 Spay/neuter $184,950.00 2,055 cats Wellness $27,078.00 Total $904,166.92 Total $212,028.00 Contracts in FY26 October 2025 – August 2026 Austin Animal Services provides spay/neuter and wellness (vaccinations, preventative services, etc.) to community-owned animals. Wellness costs represent a critically important (but overlooked) aspect of Austin’s No Kill plan. Helping families keep their animals healthy through low- cost/free services means keeping animals in their forever home! Vendor Emancipet Austin Humane Society Greater Good (GoodFix) Totals S/N Totals 5,099 2,055 2,226 9,380 S/N Costs $535,537.00 $184,950.00 $342,858.00 Wellness Costs $368,629.92 $27,078.00 * $1,063,345.00 $395,707.92 3 Monthly Reporting August 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1,126 animals were impounded this month. Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. Wildlife 56 Critters 3 Puppies 107 1,034 5-year average 1,009 903 August Intake Over Time This chart shows the number of animals impounded this month, ranked by fiscal year. Cats 268 Kittens 384 Dogs 308 6 2 Y F 5 2 Y F 4 2 Y F 5 August 2026 had a live-release rate of 97.28 percent. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during August. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of animals with that live outcome. Each bar is equal to 100% of the outcome category. Puppies 92 Dogs 318 Critters 10 Kittens 400 Cats 326 Puppies 1 Kittens 1 Cats 15 Dogs 66 Critters 7 Kittens 229 Puppies 56 Cats 198 Dogs 213 Kittens 1 Critters 3 Kittens 169 Cats 29 Puppies 35 Cats 1 Cats 83 Dogs 39 Adopted Returned to Owner Returned to Habitat Rescue Transfer Escaped 6 704 animals were adopted this month. Adoptions Over Time (Month, Fiscal Year) This chart shows the number of adoptions per month, ranked by fiscal year. FY24 | 735 FY26 | 704 FY25 | 695 FY23 | 661 Adoptions by Type (Age, Breed) This chart shows the total number of adoptions per animal type. Critters 7 Kittens 229 Puppies 56 …
