Animal Advisory Commission Report Q4 2021 This report is intended to give a high level overview of Austin Pets Alive!’s lifesaving operations, with a focus on APA!’s impact on Travis county through our partnership with Austin Animal Center. Summary: Austin Pets Alive! (APA) continues to be the city of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving and the largest subsidizer of the city’s budget to serve Austin animals. APA takes animals that have medical and behavioral issues that require a higher cost per animal than the average healthy animal in care. APA focuses on these animals in an effort to have a measurable effect on the live release rate at AAC. In 2021, of all animals transferred from Austin Animal Center to their partners, APA! Took in 1,686 pets directly, and an additional 291 that were born in care to transferred pregnant pets. The direct transfers were 61% of AAC’s total transfers. APA’s cost to care for the animals pulled in 2021 is approximately $1.5MM to $1.9MM. APA receives no funding from the City of Austin but does receive use of the TLAC property, which if on the rental market could reasonably expect to receive $8 per square foot, per year in rent for the use, condition and location that it is in (ie $100,000 per quarter). APA! Therefore, contributed between $1.1MM and $1.5MM to subsidize the city’s budget to service Austin animals. APA’s mission is to eliminate the unnecessary killing of shelter animals. Over the last 10 years of the license agreement, the role of APA’s support at AAC has shifted away from lifesaving and into serving as “overflow” for AAC, serving many animals that should not be at risk of euthanasia in the city’s publicly-funded shelter. The Austin Animal Center has received an increase in budget of more than 10 million dollars since 2010 and many supports have been put in place over the years by Austin City Council. APA is 100% committed to continuing to serve as a safety net for animals that cannot be saved through tax payer dollars and is currently negotiating a license agreement that more accurately reflects the mission of APA and the responsible utilization of all funds put towards animals, whether they are donated or tax funded. Last year, 1,814/1,977 animals were considered “at risk” or “at high risk” of euthanasia. 122 dogs and 41 cats were pulled for “space” or as “non at …
Animal Advisory Commission Approved Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (unless noted otherwise): Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule Approved February 14, 2022 • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220214-3g March 7, 2022 Date: Subject: Recommendation regarding Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin Seconded By: Nancy Nemer Motioned By: Craig Nazor Recommendation The Commission recommends that the City Council take action to upgrade the City’s fire code requirements for Austin non-profit and commercial animal shelters, including boarding facilities. Description of Recommendation to Council On Saturday night, Sept. 18, 2021, a fire at a commercial animal facility in the City of Georgetown burned, killing all 75 dogs being boarded there. At the time, the City of Georgetown had no fire code specific to animal shelters or facilities. Had national fire code recommendations for animal shelters been in place (for a person to be present, or the facility to be adequately alarmed), this terrible tragedy could have been avoided. The Animal Advisory Commission recommends the Austin City Council take steps similar to what the City of Georgetown has done since this tragedy to make Austin companion animals safer. A timeline of the actions taken by the City of Georgetown can be found here: https://georgetown.org/2022/02/23/75-dogs-die-in-fire-at-pet-boarding-facility/ Rationale: Our Commission does not have the proper expertise in fire code to offer a more detailed recommendation than this. Such an endeavor should be taken up by a Commission that reviews fire code, particularly where citizen input can be heard, because this will have financial implications for local businesses. Nevertheless, the Animal Advisory Commission feels that action should be taken quickly to prevent a disaster here in Austin like the Georgetown fire. Vote 10 For: Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 Attest: Chair, Animal Advisory Commission 1 of 1
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-10-11 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING February 14, 2022 APPROVED MARCH 14, 2022 The Animal Advisory Commission convened for a Special Called Meeting, Monday, February 14, 2021, 6 p.m., in Room 1101, City Hall. Commission Vice Chair, Ryan Clinton, called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., conducted a roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 10 commissioners. He introduced newly appointed Commissioner for District 2, Bea Dulzaides. Three commissioners attended the meeting in person, including Commissioners Clinton, Smagula and Dulzaides. Seven commissioners participated via virtual including Commissioners Nazor, Mitchell, Jarl, Neuhaus, Nemer, Norton, and Herrera. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes Edward Flores, Monica Frenden (resigned) Staff in Attendance: Animal Services Office: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare; Sarah Aguilar, Austin Pets Alive! CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Virtual: In Person: Joanne Molinyawe, Budget Wendy Murphy, Spay/Neuter Ron Comeau, HASS Program Pat Valls-Trellis, Budget; Spay/Neuter Sandra Muller, AAC/APA! Transfer, Funding Amber Rowland, Dr. Jefferson Misrepresentation of Data teleconferencing, 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-10-11 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Herrera moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, February 14, 2022. Commissioner Smagula seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Smagula, Herrera. Mitchell, Nemer, Norton and Dulzaides. 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly 4 Report, Sarah Aguilar 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 No action. No action. No action. No action. Kill No action. No action. d. Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin e. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Facilities in Austin Commission Nazor moved to recommend that City Council Review, Analyze and Take Action regarding Fire Code Requirements Revisions. Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 10 – 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting in favor: Nazor, Clinton, Jarl, Neuhaus, Smagula, Herrera. Mitchell, Nemer, Norton and Dulzaides. 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2022, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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 Lotta Smagula CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Jo Anne Norton Luis Herrera 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Review and approval of minutes from the October 11, 2021, Animal Advisory Commission Meeting (November 8 and December 13 meetings were cancelled). 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. 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. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Kill in Austin. Facilities in Austin 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee as Approved by City Council. b. Proposed Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule 2022 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
November 2021 November 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for November was 98.8 percent. • A total of 1,252 animals were brought to the shelter which included 705 dogs, 511 cats, 5 birds, 1 livestock and 30 animals listed as other. • A total of 634 animals were adopted (329 cats, 288 dogs, and 34 small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits). • A total of 119 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 41 animals to their owners in the field during the month of • Officers handed out 29 fencing assistance applications, impounded 101 injured animals and delivered 37 wildlife • Officers entered 227 rabies exposure reports and submitted 17 specimens for rabies testing. Animal Protection November. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 2 positive results, all bats. • 37 total coyote related activities o 2 Observations o 16 Sightings o 7 Encounters o 1 Incident o 6 Wild sick o 5 Wild injured • Out of 37 coyote related activities, 24 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all activities: o 5 encounters involved a coyote following or approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a person walking dogs o 1 encounter involved off-leash dogs in a natural area o 1 encounter involved mange coyotes Incident: Pets were a factor: • o 1 incident involved a coyote taking unattended chickens in a fenced backyard at night November 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 142 volunteers donated 1,771 hours during November. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in November, introducing 99 people to the shelter programs. 47 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in November. • More than 180 families provided foster care, and a total of 97 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,378 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 94 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 268 animals in foster homes. • 175 animals were transferred to 22 AAC rescue partners (This data is for our rescue program only and does not include transport data). • 4 owner surrender appointments were posted to …
November 2021 November 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for November was 98.8 percent. • A total of 1,252 animals were brought to the shelter which included 705 dogs, 511 cats, 5 birds, 1 livestock and 30 animals listed as other. • A total of 634 animals were adopted (329 cats, 288 dogs, and 34 small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits). • A total of 119 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 41 animals to their owners in the field during the month of • Officers handed out 29 fencing assistance applications, impounded 101 injured animals and delivered 37 wildlife • Officers entered 227 rabies exposure reports and submitted 17 specimens for rabies testing. Animal Protection November. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 2 positive results, all bats. • 37 total coyote related activities o 2 Observations o 16 Sightings o 7 Encounters o 1 Incident o 6 Wild sick o 5 Wild injured • Out of 37 coyote related activities, 24 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all activities: o 5 encounters involved a coyote following or approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a person walking dogs o 1 encounter involved off-leash dogs in a natural area o 1 encounter involved mange coyotes Incident: Pets were a factor: • o 1 incident involved a coyote taking unattended chickens in a fenced backyard at night November 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 142 volunteers donated 1,771 hours during November. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in November, introducing 99 people to the shelter programs. 47 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in November. • More than 180 families provided foster care, and a total of 97 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,378 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 94 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 268 animals in foster homes. • 193 animals were transferred to 22 AAC rescue partners (This data is for our rescue program only and does not include transport data). • 4 owner surrender appointments were posted to …
October 2021 October 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News birds. Animal Protection • The live outcome percentage for October was 97.8 percent. • A total of 1,249 animals were brought to the shelter which included 574 dogs, 607 cats, 62 wild animals and 6 • A total of 734 animals were adopted (315 dogs, 390 cats, 1 bird, and 28 small pets). • A total of 139 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 35 animals to their owners in the field during the month of October. • Officers handed out 42 fencing assistance applications, impounded 142 injured animals and delivered 110 wildlife • Officers entered 221 rabies exposure reports and submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 8 positive results, all bats. • 31 total coyote related activities o 14 sightings o 2 observations o 6 wild sick (mange) o 3 encounters o 6 incidents • Out of 31 coyote related activities, 23 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Encounters and Incidents: Pets were a factor in all activities. 44% of encounters/incidents involved mange coyotes o 2 encounters involved coyotes chasing unattended cats in yards (no attack) o 1 encounter involved a coyote entering a yard at night while a dog and human were present (no attack) o 2 incidents involved a coyote injuring unattended livestock in yards o 3 incidents involved coyotes taking unattended cats in yards o 1 incident involved coyotes taking an unattended dog in a natural space • 44 wildlife calls were made that involved activity by raccoon, bat, snake, opossum, fox, bird, skunk, rabbit, turtle, coyote, squirrel, and unknown. Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs October 2021 Animal Services Report • A total of 166 volunteers donated 1,555 hours during October. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 6 orientations for new volunteers in October, introducing 138 people to the shelter programs. 28 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in October. • More than 200 families provided foster care, and a total of 158 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,325 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 90 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 273 animals in foster homes. • 251 animals were transferred to 30 …
RTO Data (fiscal year) – Austin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept 286 Oct 371 Nov 293 Dec 274 Jan 258 Feb 309 Mar 299 Apr 336 May 245 June 227 July 229 Aug 262 Sept 257 Oct 311 Nov 278 Dec 289 Jan 265 Feb 332 Mar 263 Apr 298 May 273 June 260 July 260 Aug 286 Sept 284 Oct 262 Nov 275 Dec 282 Jan 227 Feb 283 Mar 288 Apr 259 May 212 June 237 July 236 Aug 297 Sept 270 Oct 262 Nov 286 Dec 267 Jan 240 Feb 297 Mar 300 Apr 305 May 272 June 278 July 238 Aug 245 Sept 260 Oct 222 Nov 228 Dec 263 Jan 197 Feb 172 Mar 74 Apr 81 May 93 June 89 July 94 Aug 109 Sept 121 91 108 105 63 103 101 110 108 128 119 110 Total Outcomes Percent 3389 Total 16287 Outcomes 21% Percent 3372 Total 16102 Outcomes 21% Percent 3142 Total 15400 Outcomes 20% Percent 3260 Total 17635 Outcomes 18% Percent 1882 Total 11056 Outcomes 17% Percent 1267 11877 11% RTO Data (calendar) – Dallas *Indicates start of Mandatory Microchip ordinance 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 129 154 172 191 198 180 168 204 201 253 250 262 June* Jan Feb Mar Apr May July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 291 291 395 401 506 458 466 444 382 556 617 513 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 522 492 613 656 507 589 598 630 450 493 690 1250 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1279 887 1189 934 954 898 884 884 871 856 801 822 Jan Feb Mar** Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 930 912 702 230 219 218 267 257 303 270 272 254 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 258 226 331 315 256 232 314 281 238 285 N/A N/A RTO Data (calendar) – Reno, NV • 2008 – 3,443 (25.4%) • 2014 – 5,031 (36.9%) • 2009 – 3,468 (28.8%) • 2015 – 5,173 (39.1%) • 2010 – 4,097 (31.6%) • 2016 – 4,986 (37.3%) • 2011 – 4,889 (34.8%) • 2017 – 4,989 (36.9%) • …
AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER DATA ANALYTICS AND MARKETING TEAM September 2016 DECEMBER 05, 2021 Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants PRESENTATION AGENDA INTRODUCTION CURRENT SITUATION SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE INTRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS RISKS AND MITIGANTS Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants INTRODUCTION MEET THE AAC TEAM SID PURANIK SHIKHA LAKHI JUSTIN LANG NAVYA RAO SAKET MUKTHAPURAM Project Lead Marketing Consultant Data Analyst Data Analyst Data Analyst Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants CURRENT SITUATION AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER HIGH INTAKE Over 18,000 total intakes in 2019. Each animal costs $43 per day. FALSE STRAYS AAC facilities being overloaded due to reporting of false strays 1 4 2 3 LOW ANIMAL CLAIM RATE Three out of four dogs are not claimed by owners LOW MARKETING ENGAGEMENT Large social media following, but low engagement on posts Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants PRESENTATION AGENDA DATA ANALYSIS CURRENT SITUATION SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE INTRODUCTION DATA ANALYSIS RISKS AND MITIGANTS Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS OVERVIEW How do we solve the issue of over intake in the animal shelter? What are key factors for over intake and how can we mitigate them? 01 MICROCHIPPING 02 LOCATION 03 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 04 DELIVERABLE Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Pivot Tables Analysis MAIN TAKEAWAY: 2x as many chipped animals are returned Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Causal-Inference Test Inferring the effect of one variable on another variable What is the effect of being microchipped on the throughput rate of stray animals? Linear Regression Model to estimate the ATE Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS MICROCHIPPING Analysis Results MICROCHIPPING EFFECT Estimated increase of 17.3% in the adoption and return rate of animals microchipped Statistically significant difference between the subsets Potential confounding factors Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS LOCATION Frequency Analysis ZIP CODES WITH HIGHEST FALSE STRAY PERCENTAGE ZIP CODES WITH LOWEST FALSE STRAY PERCENTAGE 78731 | 78615 | 78701 | 78705 | 78728 78610 | 78732 | 78719 | 78621 | 78719 Introduction Current Situation Data Analysis Social Media Presence Risks & Mitigants DATA ANALYSIS ZIPCODE ANALYSIS Low False Stray Rate …
Belinda Hare for Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Proposed Meeting Schedule Animal Advisory Commission Proposed Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.: • Monday, January 10 • Monday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
Belinda Hare for Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Proposed Meeting Schedule Animal Advisory Commission Proposed Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.: • Monday, January 10 • Monday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
October 2021 October 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News birds. Animal Protection • The live outcome percentage for October was 97.8 percent. • A total of 1,249 animals were brought to the shelter which included 574 dogs, 607 cats, 62 wild animals and 6 • A total of 734 animals were adopted (315 dogs, 390 cats, 1 bird, and 28 small pets). • A total of 139 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 35 animals to their owners in the field during the month of October. • Officers handed out 42 fencing assistance applications, impounded 142 injured animals and delivered 110 wildlife • Officers entered 221 rabies exposure reports and submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 8 positive results, all bats. • 31 total coyote related activities o 14 sightings o 2 observations o 6 wild sick (mange) o 3 encounters o 6 incidents • Out of 31 coyote related activities, 23 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Encounters and Incidents: Pets were a factor in all activities. 44% of encounters/incidents involved mange coyotes o 2 encounters involved coyotes chasing unattended cats in yards (no attack) o 1 encounter involved a coyote entering a yard at night while a dog and human were present (no attack) o 2 incidents involved a coyote injuring unattended livestock in yards o 3 incidents involved coyotes taking unattended cats in yards o 1 incident involved coyotes taking an unattended dog in a natural space • 44 wildlife calls were made that involved activity by raccoon, bat, snake, opossum, fox, bird, skunk, rabbit, turtle, coyote, squirrel, and unknown. Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs October 2021 Animal Services Report • A total of 166 volunteers donated 1,555 hours during October. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 6 orientations for new volunteers in October, introducing 138 people to the shelter programs. 28 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in October. • More than 200 families provided foster care, and a total of 158 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,325 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 90 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 273 animals in foster homes. • 251 animals were transferred to 30 …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION DECEMBER 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 Luis Herrera CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Dr. Jon Brandes Jo Anne Norton Lotta Smagula 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Review and approval of minutes from the October 11, 2021, Animal Advisory Commission Meeting (November 8 meeting was cancelled). 2. BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports. b. COVID Update. 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. Austin Pets Alive!’s Future at the Town Lake Animal Center and the Maintenance of No f. Transferring Austin Animal Center Animals to Other Communities. g. Fire Code Requirements for Nonprofit and Commercial Animal Shelters and Boarding Kill in Austin. Facilities in Austin 4. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action a. Adoption of Bylaw Amendment for Creation of No Kill Committee as Approved by City Council. b. Proposed Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule 2022 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
November 2021 November 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for November was 98.8 percent. • A total of 1,252 animals were brought to the shelter which included 705 dogs, 511 cats, 5 birds, 1 livestock and 30 animals listed as other. • A total of 634 animals were adopted (329 cats, 288 dogs, and 34 small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits). • A total of 119 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 41 animals to their owners in the field during the month of • Officers handed out 29 fencing assistance applications, impounded 101 injured animals and delivered 37 wildlife • Officers entered 227 rabies exposure reports and submitted 17 specimens for rabies testing. Animal Protection November. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 2 positive results, all bats. • 37 total coyote related activities o 2 Observations o 16 Sightings o 7 Encounters o 1 Incident o 6 Wild sick o 5 Wild injured • Out of 37 coyote related activities, 24 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Pets were a factor in all activities: o 5 encounters involved a coyote following or approaching a person with no incident o 1 encounter involved a coyote following a person walking dogs o 1 encounter involved off-leash dogs in a natural area o 1 encounter involved mange coyotes Incident: Pets were a factor: • o 1 incident involved a coyote taking unattended chickens in a fenced backyard at night November 2021 Animal Services Report Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 142 volunteers donated 1,771 hours during November. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 4 orientations for new volunteers in November, introducing 99 people to the shelter programs. 47 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in November. • More than 180 families provided foster care, and a total of 97 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,378 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 94 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 268 animals in foster homes. • 193 animals were transferred to 22 AAC rescue partners (This data is for our rescue program only and does not include transport data). • 4 owner surrender appointments were posted to …
