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Updates, Reports, and Briefings Updates, Reports, and Briefings Austin Animal Services | October 2026 Upcoming Events October 2026 Monica Dangler, Director 3 Events October 14th All staff training day October 17th Adoption event at Walmart (Ben White location) with Best Friends Animal Society October 24th Día de las Mascotas adoption event at Austin Animal Services November 7th Mega Adoption Event at Petsmart (Sunset Valley location) with rescue partners 4 Monthly Reporting September 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1,205 animals were impounded this month. Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. Wildlife 49 Critters 14 Puppies 99 Kittens 422 Cats 278 Dogs 343 978 5-year average September Intake Over Time This chart shows the number of animals impounded this month, ranked by fiscal year. 1,002 1,003 6 2 Y F 5 2 Y F 4 2 Y F 6 September 2026 had a live-release rate of 97.47 percent. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during September. 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 69 Dogs 331 Critters 18 Kittens 362 Cats 300 Critters 4 Kittens 125 Puppies 35 Critters 7 Kittens 2 Puppies 9 Cats 14 Cats 25 Dogs 91 Cats 181 Dogs 190 Critters 6 Kittens 235 Puppies 25 Cats 79 Dogs 49 Critters 1 Cats 1 Dogs 1 Adopted Returned to Owner Returned to Habitat Rescue Transfer Escaped | Stolen | Missing 7 535 animals were adopted this month. Adoptions Over Time (Month, Fiscal Year) This chart shows the number of adoptions per month, ranked by fiscal year. FY25 | 607 FY23 | 579 FY24 | 578 FY26 | 535 Adoptions by Type (Age, Breed) This chart shows the total number of adoptions per animal type. Puppies 43 Critters 4 Kittens 165 Cats 141 Dogs 182 850 750 650 550 450 350 OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPTEMBER 8 30 animals were euthanized this month Animals Euthanized A breakdown of animals euthanized this month by species and/or age. Reasons for Euthanasia This chart shows the breakdown of reasons for euthanasia by animal. Each bar is equal to 100% of the euthanasia reason category. Puppies 1 Kittens 4 Dogs 5 Wildlife 8 Kittens 4 Wildlife 1 Puppies 1 Cats 12 Dogs 3 Wildlife 1 Wildlife 6 Dogs 1 Dogs 1 Cats 1 Cats 11 Court Order Injured Rabies Risk Suffering Trauma Aggression Agonal 9 Animals in foster care in the month • 399 different people/families fostered. • As of October 1 , there are 319 animals in foster care. • In the month of September, 30 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster Program. • 90 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • 121 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 1,174 members (approved foster care providers) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. Animals transferred to rescue In September, 16 different rescue partners pulled a total of 358 domestic animals from Austin Animal Services. The total included 235 kittens, 44 cats, 43 dogs, 31 puppies, 3 guinea pigs, one rabbit, and one tortoise. 36 cats were transferred for Spay/Neuter/Return. 10 Animals returned to owner September 2026 saw 110 animals reclaimed. Intact animals adopted or RTO 1 animal was adopted intact. Animals lost, stolen, or missing There were no animals reported as lost, stolen, or missing in September at AAS. Animals died in shelter or in foster 11 animals died in shelter. Eight kittens, one dog, one puppy, and one bat. 11 Vaccination numbers upon intake Volunteer Program Approximately 1,566 animals were vaccinated during September. Animals receive 1 to 5 vaccinations depending on species, size, and health. Animals spayed/neutered at the shelter 516 Shelter Spay/Neuters 151 Kittens 165 Dogs 158 Cats 42 Puppies Money paid for emergency treatment to third-party providers The most recent total invoices for services rendered amounted to $81,800.73. This ranges from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. • In September, 433 volunteers contributed 5,793 hours • 31 individuals donated 62 hours toward group volunteer service, through enrichment and general cat care • 96 individuals attended New Volunteer Orientations in September • There were 12 individuals in Community Service Restitution in September • 123 volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer development and onboarding training Cat Cleaning, Care, and Enrichment Dog Walking, Care, and Enrichment 1,094 hours 2,542 hours Community Cats 587 hours 12 SBI Investigations Monica Dangler, Director Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) TEXAS HEALTH & SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 822.001 • Serious Bodily Injuries are • Severe bite wounds and/or • Severe ripping or tearing of muscle • These wounds: • Cause a reasonable person to seek medical treatment and • Require hospitalization EXAMPLES • Multiple deep bite wounds • Torn muscles or tissue • Extensive ripping injuries • Injuries requiring hospitalization • Whether or not hospitalization • Life-threatening injuries actually occurs 14 SBI Investigation TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 822.002 • APO or dispatcher believes that an injury sustained in a dog bite may be classified as severe • SBI Investigator and Program Manager are notified • Texas Health And Safety Code § 822.002 Seizure Of A Dog Causing Death Of Or Serious Bodily Injury To A Person • Should be completed within 7 days of notification • Contact involved persons (victim, witnesses, family, etc.) • Collect information • Affidavit and bite report • Photos • Extent of medical intervention, medical records, APD/EMS/AFD reports, etc. 15 Securing a Hearing TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE § 822.002 • Investigation determines the case is viable as SBI • Affidavit of Seizure will be shown to Judge to request a hearing and a Warrant of Seizure • Warrant of Seizure (State Health and Safety Code 822.002) will hold the animal at a secure location (Austin Animal Services) until the hearing process is complete • Notice of Hearing is served to the dog’s owner 16 Pre-Trial PROCEDURE Trial PROCEDURE • Assigned prosecution team • SBI investigator will: receives all case files • SBI investigator will: • Notify dog owner of the pending hearing • Serve the warrant • Notice of Hearing • Explain the court process • Answer questions • Serve as the subject matter expert • Present the case and evidence as presented by prosecution • Ask the judge is there is a 10- day appeal if there is a euthanasia order 17 Court Orders PROCEDURE • Court orders will be followed by Austin Animal Services • This may include: • Destruction of animal • Visitation before euthanasia is approved through signed court order • Return to owner • APO will discuss bite escalation • Dangerous Dog Declaration • Begins a different process • Modified orders not listed above 18 MONICA DANGLER DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES Monica.Dangler@austintexas.gov JASON GARZA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ANIMAL SERVICES Jason.Garza@austintexas.gov Data reporting and presentation prepared by Sadie Spalding, Department Executive Assistant. Information is accurate as of October 7, 2026. 19