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Animal-control report: shelter census stable, staff turnover and new foster outing program
Summary
Animal-control staff reported a roughly balanced intake and outflow this year (113 intakes, 114 leaves), a current census of roughly six cats and 10 dogs, plans for a 'doggy day out' foster program, installation of kennel transfer doors, and an upcoming senior warden vacancy.
Angie (S7) presented the animal-control report, saying the shelter currently holds about six cats and 10 dogs (possibly 12 dogs on some counts) and that so far this year the facility has taken in 113 animals and had 114 leave. Angie said dog adoptions have been slow and staff plan outreach on social media and a 'doggy day out' foster program that will allow residents to take dogs for a few hours to exercise them and post photos to spur interest.
Angie said one kennel transfer door has been installed and a second will be installed the following week to better move more dangerous dogs between kennels; staff replaced the motor and a large exhaust fan on the north end of the building. Angie reported the senior warden is moving out of state after five years of service and that the county will recruit and hire a replacement; she said experience handling laws, ordinances and public interactions is ideal but there is no formal training requirement for the role.
The committee thanked Angie and had no further questions; no formal action was required.
