Animal control and code compliance reports show steady activity; shelter staff say 'we are a no kill shelter'

Tyler presented the animal control monthly report for November 2025 and the code compliance monthly report to the Public Safety Commission.

On animal control, Tyler reported 114 service requests for November, 55 intakes, 13 returns to owners, 11 adoptions, 13 animals sent to rescue, 59 veterinary visits, 20 dead on arrival, zero animals that died in care and 11 animals that were severely injured and needed to be euthanized. “We are a no kill shelter,” Tyler said, and clarified that euthanasia occurs only for severely injured animals or specific medical necessity rather than for space reasons. He also said the department issued 10 licenses and 12 administrative citations totaling $5,270 for the month.

When asked what administrative citations cover, Tyler explained they commonly address animals running at large, failure to license, spay/neuter requirements where applicable and dog‑bite incidents that can trigger home quarantines or shelter quarantines. He said animal control is fully staffed on the kennel side and has filled a lead animal control‑officer position while the administrative assistant role is being filled.

On code compliance, Tyler reported 134 service requests in November, 119 notices of violation, 106 opened cases, 434 inspections and 40 citations totaling $14,400. Staff briefed commissioners on two problem properties: one Hyundai property remains in receivership with court oversight and another property at 5th and Palm recently passed final inspection and received a certificate of occupancy.

Commissioners did not take formal action on either report; staff said they would provide written synopses and continue case updates.