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AAC Budget Consideration Satellite Adoption Centers Growth The Austin Animal Center is the only municipal shelter serving Travis County - 900 sq miles with a population of 1.3 million people* and an annual growth rate of 2.06% (27, 382 people). The metro area is 2.2M in 2022. *Census - April 2020 Infrastructure Growth in Austin/Travis County happened with little change in infrastructure, and AAC’s out-of-the way location on the far east side of Austin makes it challenging for potential adopters. Going at times that should be good adoption times - like week nights - is difficult with traffic. Austin traffic is considered to be some of the worst in the nation. Kennel Space The AAC Levander Loop campus was originally built in 2011 after many years of not passing, or barely passing, State inspections at the Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) facility. The campus was designed without “no kill” as major factor. With no kill, animals are staying longer so kennels are often full. Large/medium dogs live in kennels that were not designed for months long stays. Solution - Satellite Locations Taking adoptable pets to our citizens follows other municipal shelters that have multiple adoption sites, such as Dallas, Albuquerque and San Antonio. San Antonio - Population 1.4M Satellite locations are City buildings managed by local partner organizations Albuquerque - Population 565K A few locations are managed by partners who support the animal center Dallas - 1.35M PetSmart location houses 50 animals AAC Pets Must Go to the Citizens To make this happen, AAC needs to expand it’s events staff while looking for expansion locations. The events staff can use the AAC mobile adoption bus to take animals to the citizens. Unfortunately, it was purchased years ago with only 2 large dog kennels and medium/large dogs are the majority of the overflow. So volunteers and/or staff will be needed to bring large/medium dogs to the event, while the bus can hold smaller dogs and cats. AAC is the County Shelter Since AAC is the County municipal shelter, the events team can hold adoption events throughout Travis County, selecting dogs that will suit the area, such as family dogs around Lakeway and smaller dogs downtown Supporting Community Animals The events staff can also hold community events to improve the health and safety of pets, taking services into the communities not just an event at AAC. • March 5, 2022 Microchip and Rabies Clinic – 165 Rabies Vaccinations (61 had microchips) – 135 Microchips implanted – 76 Spay/Neuter vouchers – Full by 10:30a – Additional citizens served by “Plan B” not counted so the numbers will be higher Budget Request - Add Events Positions Adding at least 2 members to the events team will allow AAC to use the mobile unit at adoption events throughout the City and County. In the meantime, AAC staff can determine the best spots for permanent satellite adoption centers.