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Home My WebLink About2014-01-30 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 30, 2014 ITEM 1 — CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Dr. Gayla Maas at 11:01 A.M. at the City of Euless Animal Shelter, 1517 Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040. The following members were in attendance: Gayla Maas, D.V.M. Leon Hogg JT Ackerman Staff Support: Hal Cranor, Larry James & Cynthia Daniel Guest Attendance: D'Anne Carson, Connie Stout & Howard Karr ITEM 2— D'ANNE CARSON & CONNIE STOUT — PRESENTATION ABOUT STRAY CATS AND TRAP/RELEASE PROGRAMS D'Anne Carson introduced Howard Karr. Mr. Karr told a story about his personal experience with feral cats at his residence in Arlington. Ms. Carson gave an introduction on Connie Stout and herself. Ms. Stout is on the Animal Advisory Board at the City of Bedford. Ms. Carson mentioned that the City of Bedford is considering adopting a Trap/Neuter/Release Program (TNR). Ms. Stout volunteers her time with two volunteer groups and is an ambassador for feral/community cats. Ms. Carson said she is involved with the Cool Cats Feline Rescue Group. They have taken some of the feral cats in Euless and got them adopted and would like the City of Euless to consider adopting a TNR Program. Ms. Carson stated that their goal today is to open the discussion on TNR Programs and to show the advantages of TNR. They think it is the most effective and cost effective method of reducing the feral cat population and protects the cats from rabies. She stated that feral cats are almost always killed when impounded and that is why they shouldn't be impounded but should be trapped, neutered/spayed, vaccinated for rabies, have their ear tipped to show that they are a TNR community cat and then returned to their outdoor home. She said that this stabilizes the colony of cats by stopping the breeding cycle. She said there are 35 cities and counties using TNR Programs. ASAB Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 January 30, 2014 Ms. Stout distributed and read a paper copy of a power point presentation on the TNR Programs. She said that 400 cities nationwide use TNR Programs. Ms. Carson said that it is citizens that trap the cats get them neutered and release them back to the colony, not the city animal control officers. Citizens pay the vet. costs. TCAP and the Humane Society offer the veterinary services at a lower cost. Chairman Maas thanked them for the presentation. Discussed the veterinary costs, the problem of how do you know when a feral cat got the rabies vaccination and how to get it revaccinated, other feline disease being spread, and fighting in these colonies. Ms. Stout said TCAP charges $25 and the Humane Society charges $15 for feral cats. Leon thanked the guests and asked them to state their name & address for the record. Guests left brochures from rescue groups about the Trap/Neuter/Release Programs and offered Chairman Maas contact information for a veterinarian and attorney they know that are involved in these programs that Board members could contact for further information. ITEM 3 — REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM MEETING OF JULY 18, 2013 Chairman Maas asked if there were any questions regarding the minutes of July 18, 2013. Chairman Maas entertained motion to accept. Leon Hogg made a motion to approve the Minutes of July 18, 2013. JT seconded the motion. Motion approved. ITEM 4— ELECTION OF OFFICERS Leon will not be running for re-election in May, therefore won't be on the Board as of May, JT is retiring at end of March so this is his last Board meeting. Members decided to wait to elect officers. Requested that it be put on the next agenda in April. ITEM 5 — 2014 MEETING DATES Board members tentatively set the dates for the third Thursday of April, July, and Oct.: April 17, 2014 July 17, 2014 October 16, 2014 ASAB Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 January 30, 2014 ITEM 6 — STAFF REPORT— SHELTER OPERATIONS Larry James reported that Kenny Spargur finished the last 30 minutes of continuing education requirements. ITEM 7 — SHELTER STATISTIC REPORT Compared the last two quarters and noted that there wasn't a lot of changes percent wise. JT commented that the Trinity High GAP Club girls do a tremendous job of getting dogs & cats adopted. ITEM 8 — DOG DAZE EVENT FOR MAY 2014 (Location & Micro-Chipping) Chairman Maas recommended May 10th. Members discussed combining Dog Daze event with the Trinity High GAP Club's shelter fund raiser that will be held in May at Trinity High School. Larry said the GAP Club uses TCAP for vet services. Chairman Maas explained differences in veterinary services she provides at Dog Daze vs. what TCAP provides. She offers whole package of vaccines and heartworm check and micro-chipping. TCAP only offers rabies vaccination and micro-chipping. Larry to talk to GAP representative to see if they would be interested in combining the two events this year or in the future and will also find out what Saturday their event is in May. Dr. Maas is willing to consider combining events and offering her veterinary services for dogs only. ITEM 9 — SHELTER FACILITY REPORT Larry reported that shelter has a new driveway under the awnings. Shelter got the new tub to bathe dogs in and volunteers love it. It holds up to 300 lbs. and has steps. ITEM 10 — BOARD MEMBERS OR CITIZENS REQUESTS OF ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED BY STAFF AND/OR PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS JT suggested having future board meetings at the Public Works Facility conference room since the room is larger and there are more parking spaces available. Leon and Chairman Maas prefer keeping meetings at the shelter. Board members can look at maintenance issues if the meetings are held at the shelter. Items to add to next meeting agenda: Set election of officers and board meeting dates for 2014. ASAB Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 January 30, 2014 Board members discussed today's Feral Cat Trap & Release presentation. Leon asked that the board consider going to a 3-yr rabies vaccination requirement from the current 1-yr vaccination at next meeting. Chairman Maas is opposed to a 3-year rabies vaccination. She is ok considering changing to a 2-year rabies vaccination requirement. Chairman Maas cited some research and studies that have been done on rabies vaccines and the length of effectiveness of the vaccine. Add to April agenda to discuss changing from 1-year to a 2 or 3-year rabies vaccination requirement. ITEM 11 —ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 P.M. APPROVED: B • I. ,C�� Ciairm ayla Maas, D. .M. ATTEST: By: If Cyn/ is Daniel Administrative Secretary Animal Service Quarterly JULY AUG SEPT JULY AUG SEPT Animals Picked Up 2012 Total 2013 Total Wildlife 30 37 17 46 44 25 Dogs 41 30 23 34 41 31 Cats 43 39 26 33 27 20 Total 114 106 66 286 113 112 76 301 Animals Released Dogs to Owners 6 4 1 5 5 1 Cats to Owners 0 1 0 0 0 0 Total 6 5 1 12 5 5 1 11 Animals Adopted Dogs Adopted (GAP) 28 25 15 24 28 10 Cats Adopted (GAP) 5 9 11 9 9 7 33 34 26 93 33 37 17 87 Animals Euthanized Wild Life 6 5 0 9 0 3 Dogs 4 2 7 9 15 9 Feral cats 30 30 18 26 20 16 Total 40 37 25 102 44 _ 35 28 107 CALLS OF SERVICE 173 163 88 424 184 1 139 324 Animals in Shelter Dogs 41 30 23 94 34 41 31 106 Cats 43 39 26 108 33 27 20 80 Total 84 69 49 202 67 68 51 186 Animal Service Quarterly OCT NOV DEC OCT NOV DEC Animals Picked Up 2012 Total 2013 Total Wildlife 66 32 30 43 41 15 Dogs 35 20 35 31 21 19 Cats 30 32 17 30 29 20 Total 131 84 82 297 104 91 54 249 Animals Released Dogs to Owners 1 4 7 2 3 4 Cats to Owners 0 3 0 0 0 0 Total 1 7 7 15 2 3 4 9 Animals Adopted Dogs Adopted (GAP) 16 24 20 29 22 13 Cats Adopted (GAP) 4 5 6 8 6 8 20 29 26 75 37 28 21 86 Animals Euthanized Wild Life 0 4 0 2 3 3 Dogs 6 6 7 9 10 9 Feral cats 24 20 18 16 21 16 Total 30 30 25 85 27 34 28 89 CALLS OF SERVICE 244 156 139 539 182 199 120 501 Animals in Shelter Dogs 35 20 35 90 31 21 19 71 Cats 30 32 17 79 30 29 20 79 Total 65 52 52 169 61 50 39 150