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Clear Lake hears animal-services report; shelter says live-release rate near 98% amid capacity strains
Summary
Director Scott told the City Council the shelter has embraced a 'no-kill' approach and reported a near-98% live-release rate, but staff flagged ongoing challenges: high intake, limited kennel capacity, vet-cost pressures and the need for more microchipping and licensing to reduce stray calls.
Director Scott, who presented the annual report for North Bay Animal Services, told the Clear Lake City Council on Feb. 15 that the shelter has adopted a 'no kill' philosophy and is achieving a live-release rate far above the no-kill threshold. "No kill equation is 90% live release rate or better. We're about 98 right now," Scott said in the presentation.
Scott reviewed intake and outcome figures for the most recent reporting period, saying the shelter handled roughly 260 field-seized dogs, 48 cats and 31 wildlife cases, and completed about 75 dog adoptions. He told council members euthanasia cases numbered six and…
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