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Austin Animal Center outlines hot-weather protocols, facility upgrades after staff raise concerns
Summary
AAC staff described new SOPs, cooling equipment, and maintenance processes to keep animals and staff safe during summer heat; building services described preventive HVAC maintenance and spare cooling options.
Austin Animal Center staff and Building Services presented the shelter’s hot-weather protocol and facility maintenance procedures to the advisory commission on July 14, describing both daily operational steps and longer-term capital and maintenance work.
Robert Galemboski, division manager for animal care, reviewed day-to-day procedures: morning weather emails to staff with temperature forecasts and heat-safety reminders, added hydration stations and portable fans, more consistent use of shade canopies and pools (volunteer-assisted), and guidance on when runs and guillotine/kennel doors are closed to allow the shelter’s HVAC to recover. Galemboski said the shelter aims to close kennel doors…
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