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Animal Services reports reduced shelter stays and new outreach programs; new shelter progress underway
Summary
Animal Services reported a roughly $960,000 annual budget, improved intake/outcome metrics (about 89% positive outcomes; average shelter length of stay 6–7 days), pilot outreach work in hotspot areas and plans for a new shelter. Board accepted the departmental update.
Caitlin Suttermeyer, director of Animal Services, told the board Nov. 17 that the department is reducing average shelter lengths of stay and expanding community outreach to keep pets with their owners.
Suttermeyer said the department’s annual budget is about $960,000 and it employs nine full‑time staff. She summarized key performance indicators: 89…
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