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Austin Animal Services reports February outcomes, staffing vacancies and unmet budget requests
Summary
ASO staff reported a 95.81% live outcome rate for February, 846 intakes, 526 adoptions and unmet‑need budget requests totaling about $3.6 million (36 positions). Council awarded partial funding of roughly $677,000, including 2.5 FTEs.
Jason Garza of Austin Animal Services presented the department’s February report and an overview of the current fiscal year budget and unmet needs.
Garza reported a 95.81% live outcome rate for February and said the center took in 846 animals that month. He said 526 animals were adopted and about 75 animals were returned to owners; staff made more than 2,200 public contacts, handled 197 rabies exposure reports, delivered roughly 62 wildlife animals to partner rescues, and received 89 injured animals. Garza said veterinary staff performed more than…
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