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Austin Animal Services outlines 30/60/90 plan to expand foster program, reopen intake and boost staffing
Summary
Director Dangler and Assistant Director Jason Garza told the commission the shelter has begun process improvements with Austin Pets Alive, plans to expand 'dog day out' and overnight trial programs, aims to prioritize foster placements to reopen intake, and reported February statistics including a 95.53% live-release rate and 385 adoptions.
Director Dangler presented Austin Animal Services’ operational priorities and a 30/60/90 plan at the March 9 Bridal Advisory Commission meeting, emphasizing efforts to reopen intake by expanding foster capacity and improving transfer partnerships with local rescues.
Dangler described several near-term initiatives: a March 22 adoption promotion event to increase public traffic; monthly staff training closures (beginning March 11) focused on dog and staff safety following a recent dog attack; expansion of day-out and overnight foster trial programs; volunteer access to the…
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