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Rosenberg animal shelter reports high live-release rates, $100,000 grant award
Summary
Animal-control staff reported strong outcomes for November and December, including a 100% live-release rate in November, a 97% release rate in December, and a renewed $100,000 Henderson Westendorf grant to support medical care and community services.
Animal-control director Omar presented the shelter's monthly report for November and December and highlighted recent successes and challenges.
Omar said November had 67 intakes (31 dogs, 32 cats, 4 others) and a 100% live-release rate for the month, and December had 63 intakes with a 97% release rate. He also described a ringworm outbreak and the unusual rescue of three tegus from an abandoned storage unit; the Houston Humane Society took custody of the reptiles and is facilitating adoption. Omar told the council the shelter was awarded another $100,000 from the Henderson Westendorf grant program to help cover medical and community-support services.
Councilors thanked staff and volunteers for their work during a recent freeze when fosters helped keep animals sheltered. Council members asked for follow-up on donation-account details used for community assistance through a water-bill donation attachment; staff said they would provide an update.
