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Presented at May 17, 2010
Finance Committee Mtg by':,~,;.:;;~ j
Director Heineman ~
City of Auburn
IIVQUIRY FOR PROPOSi4LS OF INTEREST
FOR AIVIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES
PURPOSE OF` REQUEST -
The ;-City of Aubum. ("City") is requesting proposals of interest fQr -the purpose of
contracting for animal sheltering services for the animals impounded tiirough ttie City of
Aubum's Animal Care and Control program to include owner surrenders and tum in of
stray animals by citizens.
An informational meeting of potential applicants will : be. held in City Hall Council
Chambers at 6 p.m. on May 2A,y 2010 to discuss requirements and options stated below
in the Scope of Services. Requests for Proposals (RFP) will be required approximately
one week later. SCOPE OF SERVICES
. General Description ~
In 2009, King County Animal Care and Controt reports 1,166 animals were brought in to ,
its Kent shelter (from field staff or by the public) from the City of Aubum. They also
report a two year averag.e shelter intake from Auburn of 1,191. Although some of fhese
numbers may not be completely ,accurate, Aubum estimates could lower the annual number #o approximately800 - 900. -
The animals needing sheltering may be lost (stray), abandoned or victims of neglect or
abuse, impounded due to bite cases or other type of legal ac#ion req.uiring impound.
Although the impounded animals will be vaccinated at time,of intake, their medical and
behavior backgrounds . are generally ".unknown, tFius requiring careful attention to
minimizing the spread of infectious diseases and reducing the potential for bifes or
injuries befinreen shelter animals and between humans and the shelfer animals: If
strays and owner surrender animals are admitted, fhey- may not _be vaccinated. ..The
anirnals generally refer to companion or pet animals such as dogs and cats.
Occasionally ACC cases will involve smaller animals (such as but not limited to birds,
rabbits, guinea pigs), lives#ock or reptiles. .
The City of Aubum is researching the possibilify of establishing its own animal care and
control (ACC) program for the City starting as early as January 1., 2011. One
component to this program is contracting vvith an organization to receive and care for
animals impounded pursuant to Cify ordinance, County Code (Title 1.1 Animals) or the
~.,Revised Code of Washington, and possibly owner surrenders and_strays. -
The animal shelter will provide sheltering services for the City which includes:
1_ Caring for animals brought in by animal care and control services
• Feeding quality food twice a day
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• Giving them regular access to clearfi water
• Monitoring their healfh and we'll being
• Keeping them safe and secure'. o Providing bedding and enrichment toys, when or if appropriate
2. Daily cleaning of the shelter, using proper _cleaning and disinfection practices, spot:
cleaning throughout the day, re-watering ifi-:necessary, cieaning of food and water
bowls as well as any, bedding/towels or oth'er items that had contact with the
animals. _
3. Providing basic.pet first aid in the event of any.injuries or health problems. Assisting
the .Ciiy with developing policies and protocols for accessing veterinary services for. emergencies. ,
4. Maintaining accurate records of all activities pertaining to the animal care and control
' duties. This may include such information as daily records of animal intake, animal
informafion (such as date in, name, sex, age, and breed(s)), health or behavior
notes, redemption or other outcomes for each animal. .
5. Maintaining reasonable hours and parking for the public coming to the shelter
looking for their lost pet. ~
6. Providing 'a means for the public to leave "lost pet" information at the sheltec. This
could be main#aining a.three-ring notebook or bulletin board for lost 'notices to be
kept for a specific time period and can be compared to the impounded animal
inventory lists or descriptions.
7. Providing courteous and trained sta_ff to assist the public when they need to access .
the area where the stray animals, reside,: Process the redemption when' an owner ~
locates.and R is confirmed that their pe# is ih the kennel. Maintain accurate records
of any monies received and required Cify, forms and documents' relating to the
impounded animals. -
8. Selling Ciiy of Auburn .pefi licenses to :clients and pet owners cedeeming #heir pet `(if
they ars not current). Main#aining the pe# #ags and paperwork: Subrniiting the sales
activity sheefs or other related feports and forms to the City on a regular basis.
9. Providing eccess to agents and employees of the City's designated Animal Care
and Cvntfo.t program on a: cantinual (24 hours per day), seyen day per week'basis.
The shelter will supply .such employees or agents with keys andlor alarm codes for
access to the necessary areas of the sMelter. Also making available a work space -
fior the ACO to fill out theic' paperwork, plug in his/her lap top, for example.
10. Working in partnership with the City and other animal rescue or welfare
organizations to encourage the public. to adopt the unclaimed Aubum animals
deemed appropriate (of sound temperamenf and health) for adoption or transfer to
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approved local animal reseue organizations. They wi!l include in monthly reports fo
the City the names and contact information for anyone or any approved animal
rescue/adoption organization that adopts or fosters the animal.
11. Euthanasia decisions will be made by the Ciiy of Aubum, however the shelter will be
asked for input information. Current plans would be that City of Aubum will contract
with veterinary clinics in the area to perForm the humane euthanasia in these
circumstances. .
12. City of Aubum volunteers may be allowed on site to help with walk'rng the dogs,
some of the cleaning or ACC tasks.
13. The shetter may be subject to Public Disclosure Requests. ;
14. Sheltering facility will be requited #o maintain appropriate levels of general liability insurance. -
The City will:
Transport and book in the impounded animals at the shelter. This includes but is 'not
lirnited to taking the animals photograph, using a software program to track animal
information and location. Citizens or Good Samaritans may be allowed to deliver
animals to the shelter.
Vaccinate the dogs and cats, broughtto the shelter.by Rnimal Control staff, at incoming .
(dogs.- DHLPP and cats for FVRCPP). If th+e shelterwishes to vaccinate the dogs for
icennel cough (Bordatella; broncfiisep#ica), that would. be at the expense of the shelter.
Post and provide. information to the public regarding the lost a.nd found procedures;
posting photos and information about on #he City website or other selected Infernet sites
which animals are at the shelter and maintain an up-to-date recording o# all animals
picked up on the ACC phone number. . Provide regular communication with the shelter regarding status of animal care and
bontfol cases, program updates, etc.
If schedules permit, make available the ACO or other program staff foc animal care and
control related questions, situations; or updates. When necessary or appropriate,. the :
ACO or other City staff may arrange to help with related training sessions or sharing training information to the shelter staff. -
_WiII provide the forms, paperwork, guide sheets regarding processing the daily and/or
. monthly reports on shelter activity and related business transactions.
Will provide ACC flyers, brochures and other printed materials regarding ACC services,
events or resources. .
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Contract Terms
The City would be looking for a long term contract - potentially 3- 5 years with a
renewal.option and a.cancellafion requirement. of.approximately 6 months so that both
parties would have enough time to make arrangements. _ Proposals of Interest
Submissions of in#eres# should be brought to the informafion meeting and ~
include information/answers to the following:questions: . ~ :
1. The names of individuals who will own or manage the animal shelfer and their .
qualifications. ,
2. Specific experience, educatioNskills - and certifications of the kennel staff. Also
provide #he number of paid employees, organizational chart and employee tumover rate. n
3. A li.st of all the all applicable local and state regulations that will be followed and a
brief explanation asto how. . . . . .
4. Description of the kennel cleaning protocols used
5. _ Description of the property and facilities. Please include but` not be- lirrmited #o: the
age.of ~the. facil'rly; what alarm sys#ems are in place; any significant maintenance
issues; size, number and. materials used for #he animal housing areas
, 6. The capacity for sheltering stray, animals, specify for cat, dogs and other type of
animals:
7. Current hours of operation and hours open #o current client base. P.lease specify
what hours your shelter wiil 'be available for public looking for their lost or stray pet
8. Describe wfiat procedures are taken now if. there are medical emergencies
w/boarding clients.
9. Include a list of applicable licen$es or permits on file and expiration dates. ` ,10. If your business has a disaster preparedness or business continuity plan, please
include a copy of that plan. 11. If there are any pending or threatened charges, complaints orgrievances relating to
past or present employees or against the or.ganizatian, please explain..
12. List of.vendors or suppliers currently being using (or would be used): .
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13. How wili animals be kept safe, and secure on the property?
14. What role would the shelter like to have, if any, in adopting the unclaimed stray
animals or arranging to have them transferred to other animal shelters or rescue
groups for adoption? Please describe. ~
, 15.is tMere any additional pertinent information for consideration?
16. Staff animal handling skills and experience.
17. How the shelter would handle an outbreak of infecfious diseases.
18. Financial information dealing with solvency of the organizationffacility
Questions should be direct to John Fletcher, City of Auburn 253-8045096.
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HSUS Guidelines for the Operation of an Animal Shelter
Your local animal shelter is the nucleus of your community's animal care and control program. The
. shelter should be maintained and operated so that it is attractive and convenient to the community. Most
importantly, it should be a place of safety and comfort for the animals. If you are building a new faciliiy,
these considerations should be included in.your plan.
In addition to the guidelines that follow, information on shelter design and construction is available :from
The HSUS: It includes guidelines for evaluating the facility needs of your community, sample floor
plans, and a list of architects who specialize in shelter design and have worked on a wide range of
animal shelter projects around the country. The HSUS recommends the standards outlined below for any ariimal shelter, regardless of its~ size, years in operation, or budget.
I. Planning Your Facility A. Honsing 1. Stress reduction and disease control aze yow goals when determining how to sepazate animals. 2: Separate animals as follows:
a .dogs from, cats
sick or injured animals from healthy animals a puppies and kittens from adult animals (unless the puppies and kittens aze.nursing)
d males from females (especially those in season)
: e. Aggressive animals from aIl others
f nursing mothers and their young from all others
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3. Animals who are stressed or recuperating from injuries or illness must have a quiet place to rest
dwing their recovery period. If kept awake, stressed, or.forced to be on guard because of close
- proximity to barlcing dogs, their recovery period may be leng#hened or otherwise compromised..
B. Floors .
1. Floors.should slope towazd drains to prevent the accumulation of water in.the runs.
2. Floors should be made of concrete that has been sealed (making it nonporous) or some other
' nonporous material that can be disinfected.
. C. Walls • " . .
1. Walls between kennels should be at least 4 feet high and should prevent water and waste material
from flowing from kennel to kennel.
2. For walls between kennels, use one of the following materials:
a. cinder block, sealed and painted with epoxy to make it nonporous
b. metal embedded in a concrete base
- a a fiberglass kennel unit, including floor, sides, and gate
d tile or glass block ,
3. Chain-link fencing orwire mesh should extend at least 2 feet above kennel walls. Runs should be .
covered witti fence fabric or wire mesh to contain dogs who might jump or climb fences or who
are in season, are aggressive, or are quarantined, .
. D. Drainage -
1. Ttie shelter must have drainage and plumbing adequate to handle the heavy load of daily . .
cleaning.
• 2. Drainage for each run should prevent cross-contamination of other runs by urine or feces. •
E. Heating;and Cooling
' 1. Heating elements embedded in kennel floors are ideal. The temperature at floor level for infant, „
sick, or injured animals should be at least 75°F; for healthy adult animals, 65-70°F;.
2. Heating; cooling, and humidity-control systems should be used for the comfort of the animals,
the staff, and_ the visiting public. .
3. A means of circulating the air mustbe in operation in all kennel azeas. Ideally, the air. in the
building should be exchanged with outside air eiglit to twelve times per hour. . F. Security .
1. Install a secwity system to protect the building. Some examples are perimeter fencing, an alarm
system, or at a minimum, deadbolt locks for all outside runs in combination with outside
lighting. .
2. Secure all controlled drugs in a manner that, at a minimum, meets both federal and state laws and
regulations.
3. Install a fire-alarm system and institute an emergency plan to prepare your staff for a potential.
evacuation of animals from the shelter. -
. , G. Dogs
1. Dogs confined in either cages or kennels should have room to move about normally.
2. Stainless-steel or custom-made individual cages for indoor holding should follow these
minimuin ~size guidelines:'
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a. large dogs (more than 50 pounds):. at least 4 feet by 6feet, or 24. sqnare feet
b. mediurn-sized dogs (36-50 pounds): at least 4 feet by 5 feet, or 20 square feet
asmall dogs (10-35 pounds): at least 3 feet by 4 feet, or 12 square feet
3. Dogs confined in cages should be exercised in runs at least 4 feet by 10 feet twice daily. or
. walked on a leash for at least 20 minutes twice daily.
4. Kennels with runs, whether fully enclosed or indoor/outdoor, should follow these minimum size
guidelines:
_ a. kennels-4'feet by 6 feet. -
l~ runs-4 feet by 8 feet
5. 5. Ideally, each dog should have his or her own kennel. Animals who share kennels must be ~
evaluated for compatibilityand monitored closely. Each should have ample room to stand; lie
down, turn around, and sit normally. This requires a minimum aTea of 4 feet by 4 feet for each
dog. A shared 5-foot by 10-foot kennel should hold no more than two large, two medium, or three small dogs.
6. Enclosures should be equipped as follows:
. . a Potable water must be available at all times. Watercontainers should be cleaned and
. disinfected regularly (and always before a new animal is put into the cage or run). Water -
, containers should be mounted so that animals canriot tip them over or urinate in them.
b. If self-feeders are used, they should be cleaned daily and disinfected regularly (particularly ,
beforea:new animal is put-into the cage or run). In addition, they must be mounted so that dogs
cannot urinate or defecate in them. Food should be clean and dry at all times.
G'If kennel floors are not heated, proyide resting boards or beds. Even with heated floors, beds
. should be p=ovided for nursing r►iothers; injured animals, sick animals, and animals being held
for an unusually long time (for example, in craelty cases). Caazdboard boxes and other enclosures
or platfor`ms ttiat can be'disposed of, changed, or easily disinfected may be used, and blankefs or
towels that can be disinfected may be used for bedding.
H. Cats .
1. Individual cages should be made of stainless steel, fiberglass, or other impervious.material and
. should follow these guidelines: a Provide an.azea of at least 9.square feet (usually 3 feet by:3 feet) for each cat.
b. Supply each cage with a cat litter pan.
c Ensure that each cat has constant access to water and dry food.
d House no more than one cat in a cage, except for nursing mothers, young litters of kittens, or
pairs of adult cats who have been admitted to the shelter from the same household.
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. 2. If colony cages are used to houe cats, follow the guidelines listed below.
a. Cats whose vaccination lustory is unlaiown should be evaluated for health and behavior,
vaccinated, and isolated for at least 24 hours for observation before being placed in, cat-colony -
cage rooms. ;
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b: Separate unsterilized males from females. .
c Separate nursing mothers from all others.
d Sepazate young kittens from;adult cats (except for their mothers). e. House na more than fifteen adult cats or twenty kittens in a 10-by-15-foot room.
f. Include one 12-inch by 18-inch cat litter pan for every. three cats or five, kittens.
g. Have water and dry food available at a11 times (when giving fresh food, use one dish per cat).
. h. Equip colony moms with shelves or resting boxes; provide cages with open doors for animals
who prefer to be isolated.
1. Hnman Traffic Control ~
1. Provide adequate space for staffto work comfortably and for equipment and records to be stored
proPerly. .
2. Make the receiving area large enough for the public to bring, reclaim, or adopt animals '
. comfortably and to keep the animals separated from one another. Ideally, incoming animals
should be received in an area separate from the, adoption area. The traffic flow pattem should be
designed 'so that animals can be mov.ed quickly, safely, and easily from. one place to another.
3. Keep newly arrived animals in a receiving room separate from the rest of the shelter population
until they haye been evaluated for health and temperament To maintain high standards of safety ,
for the staff and public and to. decrease the possibility of the spread of disease, newly arrived
- animals should be routed to the appropriate holding area as soon as possible: move dangerous,
dogs to an aiea away from public access, sick animals to an isolation area, and injured animals to
a veterinarian. .
4. The euthanasia roomand dead-animal storage area should be easily accessible from the kennel
area; however, this area should be away from public view: Animal control vehicles should have,
access to the back of the kennel area for bringing in animals and removiag dead animals:
5. The facility should be accessible to disabled persons. The HSUS. recommends that all shelters comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), regazdless of whether they-are .
• mandated to do so under the law. ' -
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H. Caring for the Animals
A. Diet and Feeding
All shelter animals, regardless of their term of residence, should receive a good-quality, balanced :
diet that is appropriate for their life stage. Select a food produced by a company that` guaYantees
complete and balanced nutrition. To meet animals' needs, The HSUS recommends, the following:
1. The_ shelter should have a suffcient number of adequately sized stainless steel food and water bowls to acc,ommodate all animals. Feed puppies and kittens who are six to twelve weeks of age
. three tnnes a day. Feed puppies and kittens who are twelve weeks to twelve moirths of age twice
. a day, and adults at least once a day.
2. Dry food can be made palatable to the greatest number of dogs as follows: Mix one-half ean of
wet food witti one pound of dry dog food for each adult dog, add enough warm water to mix;
well, mix, and feed.. If animals are fed between 1 p.m. and 3 pm., their stools can be removed
before closing and the dogs will be in clean runs overnight D_ry puppy food must be moistened ,
for young pups. 3. Dry puppy chow and adult dog food may be left in self-feeders.
4. Feed dogs and puppies enough food to meet their nutritional needs (based on such factors as,
body weight and label instructions). Check food bowls after approximately 20 minutes. If an
animal has eaten all her food, place an additional small amount of food in the run or cage.
5. Feed cats and kittens dry or canned cat food. Do not feed dog food to cats (or vice versa). ,
6. Generic pet foods are not recommended. Often, the nutrients in generic pet foods are not readily
' available for digestion and absorption by an animal. Recent tests have shown that puppies and ,
kittens who were fed generic pet foods had a greater incidence of illness, impmper growth, and
other physical abnormalities and required one-and-one-third times as much food per pound of
weight gained: Use only products that are: made by major~natioaal pet-food companies and are
100 percent nutritionally complete.
7. Store all food in air tight plastic containers to prevent spoilage and to avoid aftracting rodents,
and insects.
B. Disease Control
Follow these guidelines to minim'ize disease:
1. Evaluate all animals shortly after they come in to the shelter and observe them during their entire
stay. Here are some common signs of illness in dogs and cats that may warrant veterinary care: -
a Eyes are watery, appear swollen, or show discharge. .
b. Ears appear red or inflamed, show discharge, or have a foul odor.
G Nose shows discharge (mucous, blood, or pus), or is crusty, congesteci, or blocked.
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d Gums are swollen or inflamed, teeth are loose or brown, or mouth has a foul odor.
e. Animal is sneezing, coughing, or wheezing.
. f. Animal has fleas or ticks, skin shows swelling or lesions, animal limps, or animal is thin or
obese. ,
g. Animal has wounds or,abscesses, or body temperatuie is abnormal. '
2. Have a trained and experienced staff member, a veterinary technician, ar a veterinarian available
to check animals and,to provide care. Instruct every staff memlier to note and record all symptoms of possible illness and to bring them to a supervisor's attention.
• C. Cieaning
1. All kennels, cages, and runs must be cleaned daily with hot water and a> broad-spectrum
disinfectant proven to be. effective against various'bacteria and viruses common in a shelter
environment (including distemper and parvovirus). Each enclosure should be clearied; scrubbed,
and disinfected BEFORE a new ariimal enters. As an alterna.tive, chlorine bleach (mixed'with
water in a 132 dilution) can be used. 2. Mix disinfecfants according to specific manufacttuer instructions, After application, allow the
disinfectarit to remain iri' contact with the surface for tfie length of time recommended by the ` manufacturer before rinsing. 3. Do, not expose animals to water or disinfectant. During cleaning, place all animals in separate •
holding areas or in carriers; animals shodld never be left in the cage oi kenriel: Make sure
enclosures are completely dry before animals are returned to them.
4. Clean the kennels and cages from floor to ceiling, and scrub cage doors and similar surfaces
' . manually. It is false economy and a potential source of irifection-to clean the walls of a run
oniy to the height.:of tlie dog inhabiting die run. If any one section of the shelter. is left
unsanitized, disease can be easily transmitted. . '
5. The recommended daily cleaning routine is_ as follows:
a. Remove the animal from the ruri or cage and place him in a separate holding area or carcier;
then remove'bedding, toys, and all food and water containers.
b. Remove all solid waste such as feces and hair. Do not hose solid waste into the drainage:
system; rinse away only urine with water. _
c Wash enclosures'using a lugh pressure sprayer, steam-cleaning machine; or long-handled, :
stiff-bristled scrub brush: , .
d Using a. scrub brush and a solution of detergent/disinfectant, scrub all surfaces within the
enclosure including the floor, sides, resting board, top, and gate, according to 5pecific
manufacturer instivctions,
e. Allow the solution''to stand for at least 20 minutes (or the length of time recommended by the
manufacturer).
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f Thoroughly rinse all surfaces with a steady stream of water (preferably hot).
g Dry the run or cage as completely as possible using a squeegee orrag. If possible, ventilate the
area prior to returning animals to it. . .
h. Clean and disinfect beds, toys, food dishes, and water bowls.
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L Clean and disinfect cat litter boxes.
. j Clean and disinfect the holding area or carrier after each animaI has been removed.
Clean and disinfect the euthanasia room.
L Clean and disinfect other azeas used by animals. .
. m. Clean all areas used by the staff and public. Because bacteria can accumulate and lead to .
disease and odor problems, be sure to regularly clean and disinfect other areas, including the
aisles, walls, and ceilings. -
D. Enthanasia of Snrplns Animals
The HSUS is committed to recommending only those methods of euthanasia that are painless and
rapid and to the fullest extent pqssiblp-that.minimize fear and apprehension in the animal.
' 1. Euthanasia should be performed by the best-qualified and most-compassionate staff members,
because no method is any better than the people who administer it. The facility should do the
following:
a Provide trarning for staff and regularly review and evaluate staff proficiency and attitude; and .
b. Demonstrate awareness of the extreme stress of the task on those who perform it and make:
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provisions to decrease this stress by all possible means.. , . .
2. Euthanasia guidelines aze as follows:
a. The HSUS recommends the injection of sodium pentobarbital, prepared specifically for-use as
a euthanasia product, as the prefened agent for the euthanasia of companion animals. This
method, when properly performed, has been found to be the most humane, safest, least stressful,
and most professional choice by The HSUS, American Humane Association, Nat ional Animal
Control Association, and American Veterinary Medical Association. The use of sodium
pentobarbital is carefully, controlled by federal and state laws and regulations.
_ L. Carbon monoxide (CO), when in the form of compressed cylinder gas and delivered in a
properly manufactured and equipped chainber, is a condi6onally acceptable'method of
euthanasia for some animals: It is unacceptable to use C0 'for the, euthanasia of dogs and cats
who are under four months of age, or who are old, sick, or injured.
G Carbon dioxide (C02) is not acceptable for routine use in animal care and control facilities for
euthanasia. However, a commeraially manufactured chaaznber using compressed C02 may be
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d The methods that The HSUS considers inhumane, disappmves of~ and campaigns against
include decompression, nitrous oxide, drowning, decapitation, ceryical dislocation, pithing,
' exsanguination, electrocution, gunshot (excluding properly performed` field euthanasia), air
embolism, mtrogen flushing; stryclinine, chloral hydrate, caffeine, nicotine, magnesium sulphate,
potassium chloride; succinylcholine chloride (Sucostrin, U-Tha-Sol, Anectine, Quelicin
Chloride, Scoline Chloride), and any combination of pentobarbital with a neuromuscular
blocking agent.
3: Animals should be checked carefully.
a Animals who have been euthanized should be checked to make certain that their vita.l signs-- breathing, heartbeat, and eye reflex-have stopped or that rigor mortis has set in.
b. Dead animals may be disposed of by incineration, burial in a landfill, or another method
approved by the community. -
, Ill. Record geeping and Motor Vehicles
A. Record Keeping
1. Paperwork should be prepared for every animal who enters the shelter. Paperwork should include -
the animal's ~description and any available information about his background: The records also
should include notes on any veterinary or other special care the animal has received and a record l
of the animal's final disposition.
' 2. Each record should be numbered and filed so that shelter staffcan easily retrieve the informa6on
and easily identify animals for adoption, reclamation, or euthanasia
3. A cage card should accompany each animal throughout her stay at the shelter. The cage card
should' include the animal's record number, description, and other relevant information such as
' beha.vioral' characteristics, and observations about health and temperament. Each animaT should _
wear a collaz or a collat-tag combination which includes the record number.
4. All animals should be counted at the start and at the end of each day, with the numbers recordecl
by species in a pernnanent jownal: Each day, th'ese totals should be balanced against the card . '
records. A daily log should be kept to record ariimals received, adopted; euthanized, or returned io owner: In the records, animals should be classified according to species, sex, and age. (For
example, separate adults from those under four months of age.) - 5. Receipts for all fees (such as donations, impoundment fees, and adoption fee.s) should be kept by
number and recorded daily; to be balanced against weekly bank deposits. (An inexpensive: cash
register tfiat can be locked is-a good investment) Daily balances (including incoming and
- outgoing transactions) should be maintained. B.Motor Vehicles . ~
1. Each shelter should have an adequate number of vehicles for picking up animals, depending on
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2. `The vehicle(s) should provide the animals with safety, security, protection from the elements, adequate ventilation, and temperature control. Each animal must have a separate enclosure.
Special e.nclosures should be available for sick or injured animals; these animals require special
care and handling as.well. There should be a separate compartment for dead animals if a separate
vehicle is not available.
3. The vehicles serve as the agency's "field representation" and therefore should be a) clean and
; well-marked with the agency's name and pfione number; b) operated safely at a11 times; and c)
driven courteously,
' 4. Vehicles should be designed to make it as easy and humane as possible for animals to be loaded
and unloaded.
5. Vehicles should be equipped with at leasE the following animal rescue equipment: dog and cat
control poles; a net; leashes; a ladder, wire or fiberglass cages; portable cat carriers; a halter;
head-and-tie ropes and slings for livestock; a stretcher; a tool kit; an axe; a shovel; a hammer; a
crowbar; a flashlight; dog and cat food; muzzles; humane dog and cat traps; and first aid kits for
both people and animals.
6. Vehicle drivers.should be trained and prepared to give emergency care to injured or ill animals.
Euthanasia should not be administered in the field uriless an animal is suffering to such a degree
that she is in need of immediate relief by euthanasia. In these cases, the vehicle driver should call
a veterinarian to the scene when necessary. The HSUS considers ldlling by gunshot to be
irihumane, except when it is performed properly as a method of field euthanasia in an emergency
situation where safe, humacie transport of the animal is not possible. A complete report to
document the need for euthanasia should be prepazed. As part of their job training, drivers should
be guided by shelter policies, including guidelines from a veterinarian on how to make field
' euthanasia decisions.
Pnpared by'l'he xsuNs An;mal sheturing L~ staff.
The Humane Society of the United Statn (HSUS) was founded in 4954 0o promote the hwnane ueatment of aniuials and to foster respxt, undersmding, and
oompagsion for aU aeatures. Today its message, of cme and protxtion anbcaces not only the aniroal lringdom but alw Eazth and its emironcnent To aehirye its goals,
Ibe HSUS works through legal, educational, leBislat►ve~ aod imestigative means. The HSUS's effocts m fhq L7niud Sta2es are faci7iffid by its nine regional ot5as; its
worldwide outreach is supported by its global hmnaae family of organvationL
The HSUS is not an wnbcella orgeniza6on for locel hmnane societict, enimal slidters, or othu animal cam amd control agencies, nor does it have azry legal or
coahaewal ielation.a6ips with muh erganizatioag. The HSUS publishes guidelioes and reoommendatima forthese organu2tioaa: For more infocmetion oashdta
polieies ead procedures, pleace contact The HSUS's Ammal Sheltering Lsvues sfaff:
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PQlIGIES and GUIDElINES
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~ NSUS Gufdefines for Mimal Stielter Polides
Purpose
~ M anfmal shelter should be a safe haven for all animais in need, and should •
function as the nudeusof a communtty's animai care and. corttrof program. It
shouid teach humane prinCples in the communfty and protect animals from
avelty and suffering. Its staff should provide quality care for all'animals in its .
charge, making every effort to provide a safe, mmfortabte, and healthy
environment. The shelter shouid also be accessible to the public and serve as a.
resource to the wmmunity.
' Generai Polides •
- If your shelter is a municipal enfmal care and control fadlity, the commissloners In
charge must fully acguaint themselyes wtth the community's animal probtems and
sho.uld•consistendy allocate adeguate Punding and resou"rces for a humane and
elfecdve animal rareand control program. A comprehensive animal control
ordinance should be in place and adequately enforoeil. If your shelter is a private fadlity (or a private fadlity with a govemmerrt aontrad
~ to perform animal pre and control functions), all members of the board of .
directors must have a basic understanding of animal care and oontrol issues. '
Board members. should cammit tlme and effort to help develop poliGes and plans
that will heip the animals, support the stafF, and sdrve the community. eoard
members 'hould remember that they are responsible to the dues-paying
membership and should report the shelter's acdvitles to the membership at
' regular intervais.
The polides below, are minimum standards for any animal shelter. While a shelter
is limfted to its available resources, it should follow these poifcies dosely if tt is to
be an asset to the aNmals and the wmmunity ft serves:
• Accept every animal, or partner with another local shelter or facility, that
• does.
o Acoept surrendered aNmals without charging a mandatory fee.
~ Maintain a dean, comfor[ab1e, safe, and healthy enWronment for each
' animal.
. e If applipble, hold stray animels for a minimum of flve pperadng days,
induding Saturdays. '
6 Screen prospective adopters using esteblished adoptton scandards.
• Use sodium pentobarbital edministered by well=trained, compassionate
individuais when euthanasia is netessary. a. Spay or neuber atl animals at Ehe time of adoptfon, or requlre adopters to •
get their aNmats sterilized sooii after placement and follow up to ensure
comptiance.
Customer Service
Shelter stafF shoutd strive to mafrrtain a positlve attttude and an irtivtUng
atmosphere to enoourage the public to bring in stray and unwanted animals. If
tliere are too many obstades to surreindering animals, people are more.likely to
a6andon them. Signs directing the pubfic to your shelter's Iocatlon sFiould 6e
Gearly :posted. _
Daily Operations Every shelter, no matter how smali, should have writben operaUonai polides and
standards. Written standard operatlng proaedures (SOPs) will proEect your
organization from Iiability, and will provide stabiliEy and consistency bo ensure that
daily operadons nin smoothly. It is a binding obligation of sheiter administrators
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Hours of Operation
Your sheiter sho,uld be open to the public a minimum of fiye days per week. for daiming or adopt(ng animals, induding at least one weekend &y. It should be
open undl at least7 p.m. at least one evening a week. It is also important to have
at least one day.a week when the sheiter is dosed, to the pubiic. The hours of
operatfon should be deaflyposted outside the shelter and made known •
throughout the community.
Shelters that offer emergency services In their community: should be able to
receive and assLst sidc or injured animalstwenty-four hours a day.
ANmal Care and Housing
Your s,helter should provide the most comfortable, sbvss-free environment
possible for the antmals In your care. Anlmals should have access to dean, fresh
, water at ail tlmes (unless fasting for anesthesta) and be fed aaorcling W HSUS
reoommendations or those of a mnsulting veterinarian: Food and water bowls
should be properly disinfected every day. ,
Cages and kennels should_be commercially manufactured, In good condition, ' deane2i and disinfec[ed daily, and free of sharp or.broken edges: Dogs and cats
must tie housed separately, and the housing shoutd reflect their different needs. '
_ For more infortnation on shelter operetlons, please see HSUS Guidelines for the ,
Ogeration of an Animal Shelter.. ~
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Adoptlons
Your shelber should striye to plaoe animals In loving, responsible, and permanent homes. Animals should 6e sterilized pNor bo adoption tn order to prevent more -
unwarited.litters and to r+educe the hortnonaliy-based tnstinct to roam. You should
heve a comprehensive and flrtn set of adopdon 5election viteria, to assist your
staff In making dedsions about tndividual animals' adoptabil.ity and scree.ning
adopters. Adoption. programs should contain some follow=up component, so that
you can keep track of the animals you've placed into the rnmmunity and measure
your effecti.veness. •
Euthanasia
Sheltecs must demonstrate a respect for quality of life and provide the most.
humarie death possible.for animais who are suffering or otherwise not suitabte for
• adoptibn. In order to be humane, a euthana~a methbd must rewlt In palnless,
rapid anconsdousness foilowed; by cardiac orrespiratory arrest and, ultimately,
death.. The HSUS recommends an oveMose injectlon of sodium pentobar6ital, '
prepared spedflcaity for the. euthanasia of oompanton anlmals. Thls method, when
properly perforrtied, has been found to be the most hurtiane, safest, least
stressfirl, and most professionai dioice.
Oniy staff who have_ been properiy trained in antmal handling and euthanasia should perform it. Shelters also mus* follow federal and state guidelines regarding
euthanasia methods and administration.
It is imperatlve that shelters who administer euthanasia consider it a qitlcal duty
and'therefore provtde adequabe stipport to the staff who perForm this difRcult task:
+,•Euthanasia programs shoufd be given the seme attentlon and resources as any -
other shelter program. .
For more information on euthanasia, please see HSUS Statement n Evthanasia
Methods for pogs and Cats.
Record Keepfng
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HSUS Guidelines for Animal Shelter Pol'icies Page 3 of 4 Complete and accurate records are esserrtiat for the responsible, effidenE, and .
legal operation of your animal slielter. A record should be. prepared for every
animal entering your shelter, giving a full desaiptlon of the animal and any -
infonnation abouE the animal's 6ackground that is available. These records should
be num6ered and filed so that aU staff can easily retrieve.them. An animal shouid
haye the same record or tag number througfiout his or her stay at the sheiter, and .
each animal must be clearly Identified with a tempora,ry collar and tag.
Accurate record keeping is also necessary for an effecdve lost-and-found pragram as weil as for trdcking animal control cails, cruelty complaiMS, and the care and
dtspositlon oF the aNmals In the shelter's care., Several computer soRware
- programs for shelter managertmeiit are available. Contad The MSUS's Animal
Shelterinq 3ssues staff for more infortnation. ~
Progrdms
Shelter activities should be basetl on the best inter~ts of the animals and the •
community. The role of staf# members is to. provtde humane care of. the animals
and to carty out the shelter's progrems effectiv.ely. Staff inembers should'provfde
commissioners ar board membas with informetlon or essisfance tfiat will promote
• the development of responsible aNmal care and control programs.
Spay/Neuter Efforts
It is imperatlve that shelters have a mandaEory spay/neuter program for all
adopted animals, preferabiy one that incorporates both steMiization at adopdon
_ and pediatric spay/neuter. Shelters should.make it a top priority'bo ensure that
the animal5 they piace for adoption do not contribute to companion animal
overpopulation.
It is equally as important that; shelters sfxive to cbnnect the residents of their
" Communtty with low-cost sterf8zatlon services, if the shelter is uneble to provide it
dlrectly.
Guelty Investigatlon
Every roommunity should have trained personnel to investigate aNmal cruelty
_ issues`and enforce animat protedlon laws. All.calis and complairtts must be
handled in a professional, courteous, and timely manner: Personnel should be able
Eo respond twenty-four hours a day In cases of emergency. If a shelter doesn't
have an invesdgator, it should refer callers to the approprfate law enfofcement
agency in the area.
Humane Education
Your shelter should make every effort to provide humane education for local
residertts, especialty.cfiildren. From,sponsoNng community-wide awareness
campaigns to sending shelter staff`into classrooms for presentatlons, your shefter
~ can embrace a variety of strategies to teach responsible pet ovmership and instill
a humane ethic in ali members of the wmmun(ty.
Volunteers
Volunteers can be an invalua6le asset to'your shelter's programs and tts animais. .
However, don'E expect votunteers po fltl,most staffing needs. All volunbeers must
be propeNy trained and supervised in much the same manner as are staff.
' Management
. It is abinding obligation of shelter adminh&-ators to evaluate wrrent procedures
frequendy; ensure that anirr►ais are properiy cared for; and verify that employees
' are competerrt, compassionate, and properly trained.
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Shelter employees should be reganded as the skilled professionals that they are
and should be paid on fhet basls.. All job positlons and descriptlons should include .
salaries and beneflts that wtll attract wmpetent peopie wiEh good judgmerrt who
care atiout treatlng animals humanely:_ Written policfes end procedures fbr
. :
. employees are essenrtial, not only fbr the oNentatlon and training of new •
ertiployees;.but also to ensure continuity and eflidency within the shelters .
A comprehensive poliaes `and procedures manuai, explaining shelter polides and ,
geneFal job duties, shokdd be made available to every staff member. The:foilowing
is a suggested outltne: .
L.; Htstory, mission, purposes; and general polides (induding euthanasia
poliaes and other polides relabed to animals)
. 2. Organizationel structurere, job desaipdoris fbr all positlons, policies for
benefits and leave:
3. Role of the board or-other goveming body
4. Procedures for office, kennel, and field services; security and safety
procedures ' .
5. Resources, including state and local animal laws and a list of other anfmal
. care : and control agencies in the community
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. Traintng
Shetter sWff must be tratned. so they can effectively perfortn the following ,
functions: .
s Provide humane pre fbr shelter animals. • Protect Ehe animals from disease. and Injury:
e Solve_ or referall types of community animal problems to the proper '
person or agency. ,
s^ Deai with the public oourteously, professionally, and effectively.
„ Everyanimal care organizatfon should engage in rigorous training fbr new staff
. and cordinuing eduptton fbr veterans..5helter employees.should 6e enoouraged . :
tc attend out-of-house tratning seufons and be given, opportunfties to do so. An
effort should be made to address problems assodabed with employee stress,
including adoptton=and euthanasia-related' anxiety. M7NEREQ
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Brenda Heineman
From: Nancy McKenney [nancymckenney@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:32 PM
To: Brenda Heineman
Cc: John Fletcher, Jim Kelly; Bob Kamofski; Kevin Snyder, Pete Lewis
. Subject: Re: FW: Aubum sample MOU 2010.doc
Ca.ts are indeed a challenge to most of the animal shelters in the.U.S: - they are seeing more cats coming
into their shelters, more of the adult cats staying longer and less cats are being,returned to their owners
(because the owner didn't put ID or license tags on them.in the first place). Cats are also prolific
breeders and are not as highly valued as pets, especially compared to dogs!
According to the County stats, a majority of the Auburn animals coming,in from both the field and over
the counter in a recent two year period, were cats. To not include them in aprogram plans or in any new
ordinances may be perpetuating tfiese problems and not helping the cat owners or those citizens dealing
with cat-related issues. On the other hand, finding housing for cats is a bit easier than building new dog
kennels or finding adequate housing for homeless dogs.
Let me continue to think about this
On Fri,,May 7, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Brenda Heineman <bheineman @Auburnwa.gov> wrote: .
Nancy: I guess i have a challenge on cats-what do I do about this part of it. Any comments?
From: Denise McVidcer [maiito,:denisem@thehumanesocietv.oml
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 3:58 PM
To: Brenda Meineman
_ 5ubject: RE: Aubum sample MOU 2010.doc
The reports that are provided are actually a part of your billing. They would normally
. include the animal ID number; date it came in, description, type (i.e. stray,-etc) how it came
ine (filed, over the counter, etc) , disposition (if there is a disposition at time of billing -
some may still be in the shelter) person ID of who turned it in and the loca.tion found '
Yes, the vaccines are provided as well as a microchip scanner.
Yes, basic veterinary care is included in the price to include diagnosis; antibiotics,
anthelmics and supportive care. Serious injuries such as broken legs would be treated with .
pain meds and supportive bandaging or splints. If tlie animal would be highly adoptable if _
some of the more minor things were taken care of we assume the cost of those too. Some
. examples are teeth cleaning and extractions, entropian, tail amputations and such. If an _
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animal is brought in after hours and is injured then the officer must take it to an emergency
clinic or veteririarian instead of leaving it here:
We collect and. keep all impound and boazd fees - this helps offset your costs.
We cau sell licenses on adoptions and redemptions for you, but will retain 2/3 of the license
fee. 1/3 of the fee can be credited to. your sheltering costs or refuuded in the forin of a
check. If we get to this point we may need to go to a fiill contract as the MOU does, not
: have this component Are you thinking of having licenses otlier than, adoptions and
redemptions issued here? .
Yes we can accept from the PD ` Cats - maybe - but we are less inclined to do this as we do not want to see a dramatic jump ~
in euthanasia. The other option may be that we can discuss taking owners cats as they are
ones that do not need to be held at the shelter but can go straight out to an offsite adoption
location once they receive an exam and behavior assessment
Denise McVicker, Deputy Director
Saving Lives, Sharing Lives
phone 253.284.5865 2608 Center Street
Tacoma WA 98409 5/10/2010
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From: Brenda Heineman [mailto:bheinemanaguburnwa.gov]
Sen#; Friday, May 07, 2010 1:10 PM
To: Denise McVicker .
Subject: RE: Auburn sample MOU 2010.doc
Hi Denise: Thanks so much! Also, I have the following questions:
Will you be providing monthly detailed reports as a part of your invoice to the City?
. Do you provide the supplies of vaccines needed to liave the Auburn ACO vaccinate on
arrival?
Will you provide vet care/attention to any Auburn stra.ys that may need an exam or
. . treatment (within our agreed number, of course)? Or at least notify tlie Auburn ACO if there is a"significant health problem or concem with the stray and then together determine the "
best route to take?
Will you collect and keep. or collect and share any redemption fees or additional fines
associated with Auburn strays being returned/redeemed to their owner? ,
Will you agree to be a license vendor for Aubum Pet Licenses (sell a license with every
redemption as well as with any animal adopted from your facility to a iesident of Auburn?
. Also, will you accept animals &om Auburn Police when the ACO is not available?
Will you also take cats? '
Brenda Heineman .
5/10/2010 . .
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From: Denise McVicker [mailto;denisemnao,thehumanesociety.orQl
Sent: Friday, May 07, 201012:32 PM
Tos Brenda Heineinan
Sub,pect: RE: Auburn sample MOU:2010.doc
Yes, just keep me in the loop of tlie direction you think you aze heading. Thanks! Denise McVicker, Deputy Director
Saving Lives, Sharing Lives
phone 253.284.5865 .
2608 Center Street _
Tacoma WA.98409
From: Brenda Heineman [mailto:bheineman@auburnwa.govl
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 1117 AM " .
To: Denise McVicker..
Subject: RE: Auburn sample MOU 2010.doc Hi Denise: Would you be open to beginning the contract January 1, 2011 and ending June ~
30, 2011 that we could enter into now? This would give Auburn a chance to increase their
licensing fees, contract for licensing services and sef up our. outreach pmgrams for adoption, :
foster care, etc., and also to hire and train our animal control staff. We cQUld most likely get. some of this up and ninning tiy June 30th, but I want to have the option because I think we
have a better change of ensuring success.
Brenda
5/10/2010
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From: Denise McVicker [mailto:denisemnao,thehumanesocieiy.org]
Sent: Friday; May 07, 2010 9:49 AM .
. Tos Brenda Heineman
Subject: Auburn sample MOU 2010.doc
. Here is a sample MOU. For now I have left the option in for citizens.or an ACO to briag us
the dogs. This can be modified depending on how you wish to proceed. Also, notice the.48
hours = this is the standard lawful hold•time for Pierce County, Tacoma, etc according to
. ordinance and we do not include the day the animal came in as part of the 48 hours, If you
have a longer time holding requirement we would have to proceed accordingly. The other .
info that is not, contained in the MOU is the fact that we hold ani.mats for an additional 5
days for the purpose of notification when there is a knowa owner., The iS our stanaara
operating policy. The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or
confidential information intended only for the use of tlie individual(s) or entity(ies) to which
it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified tha.t any dissemination, distribuho _n or.copying of this
communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you
ha:ve received tlus communication in enor, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-
. mail. Thaxik you.
:Nancy B. McKenney; MNPL, CAWA. . .
5/10/2010
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, The Humane Society for Tacoma 8i Pierce County would like to extend sheltering services to ttie City of
Auburn for dogs that it is unable to return to its owner. The Humane Society will hold stray dogs for the
minimum forty-eight (48) hours.. After the expuation of forty-eight hours, the animal will be the property
of the Humane Society and available for adoption. Animals to be sheltered at the Humane Society can be delivered by Auburn Animal Control, Auburn
citizens, or good Samaritans who have found an animal within Auburn City boundaries. The City of
Auburn will not pay for any animals found within other municipality boundaries. The City of Auburn will
not pay for animals. surrendered by Auburn citizens. Auburn citizens choosing to surrender their own '
animals shall pay.the $100 "owner suirender fee" to the Humane Society. T'he fee to leave an animal at tfie shelter is $76.00 for each animal taken in. The Humane Society will then
attempt to find a new home for tbat animal or perform humane euthanasia if the _animal cannot be adopted.
Our mission is to'protect anS promote the well-being of animals and to foster positive relationslrips `.between animals and people and suimals released to us wiIl fall tinder that standard of care.
It at city's;request, the Huinane Society holds an aniinal more thaa 15 days, the City will accrue additional
' boarding charges. Those cliazges will accrue at a rate of $10 per day.
This MOU will take effect on July 1, 2010.and will remain in effect until December 31; 2010 andwill not
exceed $16,000 in services perfort►ied. Each party will have sixty (60) days notice to cancel this MOU.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any. questions. Kathleen Olson, Executive Director can be reached .
at (253) 284-5865. Denise iVlcVicker, Deputy Director can be reached at (253) 284-5865. Please return a
signed original to us as aclmowledgement and acceptance of this procedure.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Olsoq , ' .
Executive Director . .
The Humane Society for Tacoma andPierce County
Aclmowledged and approved by:
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open to the publi.c from 10 a..-4.'p...tl~cbugh esi~ay at 33663 Wejrerhaet~s~rr Way S. in Federal ~ ...,.j r
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pril was the-best month. i,~ . Lastyear, friends of The Itty Bit- 'suuressaved.every iidoptable cat and F .
e ever for. Thc.oma..s shelter ty -Kittj► Committee,and -~iternet-, l~itten last monfli
~ . . ~ catsF.or the first . time . ~in . . the • famous foster mother caf Charlene There's stilg lots of room for im- Butterbean; raised more than provetherit AS Richmond Oointed..
-hisbory of the Hnmane Sotiety #or . $21,000 tio builti two quarentine out,,A~caft future. resfs 'on how it•
Thcoma,& Plerce C~owriy, not one rooms for cats new to the shelter, comes in to the ahelter.
healthy, adoptabte adult cat had to . Lawrie Cinotto of 'iacon►a 'ia a. The nutnbers illustrate that •In .
er, an artist ~nd amem- A pril; 344 cats and kittens were
be euthanized for laclc of a home. PhQ~Ah
..No, we l*ve not eIl suddenky be- MERRYMAN ber of the fosfer )dtten network the . brought.1n. (X them, 15 were re-
`coMa responsfble pet owners. We; . Humane $ociefy has developed. united witl'i their owners, and 223 i
'liave' 3iot allspa yed, neutered ancl . . 5he . chron}cle's tlia' klttens, and were adopted - a total of 238 haPPY
kept t~Aclt of the anim~l.s.. in qur . . . . . . ' : ; . • Charlene Butterbean, on wvvw. outcomes. • . . . : • . ;
eare. -~Bocause of that, People . number one:goal for the arganiza= theittybittykittjrcommittee:com. That left 10.6, and all were.eutha- ~
bro~'in.more thsn 1100 cats and tion was to reach zero euttianasia Last summer Cinotto tuxned the nized. Of th~; 35 h~ci behavior .
ldtte~that were put down'because - af healthhii. adootable dogs and site into a furidraiser~ to set up one problems and'37 had tnedically un-
theywere not adoptable, . cats," said Executrve Director I4ath- room for relinquished cats and an- treateble conditions:
The numbers aren't worse be~ leen Olson. . . other for strays. The new asset- is '~venty ht others were undei- ~
cause' advocates for annnals. went In 2008, the Humane Society h it o ffic i a lls r k nown. as t t ie . C h a r lene.' a g e. Th e i r d e a t h s. - o r,. it y o a w a a t
`•"t o w a r a g a i ns t t h e idea. t h at it's ac- that merrk for d o g s, and has msin- . Batterbean Quarantm.e, tm.look at it from the :other side, ;
. ~ ce ptable to euthanize more than tained it . : R e l i nq u i s h e d ca i s g e t up t o da t e t heir: l i v e s =w e i e p r e v e n t a b l e Y,OOO'healthy+'adoptable cats and Cats are taugher. on t heir s ho t s, m icioc h iPs, spa Ying t h r o u g l i s p a 3► I ng. . ~ .
ldttena a year. That sad total was . There are more.of thon►, includ- and neutering, and.move into 12 Sin cats camjein witti-medicaliy ° • ~x . 2;718 for 2009. "ing feral and "neighborhood".cats: lobbg.displa~,cagegwhere#he.y;a~ ; : treqtable .conin~~;but the ~iu- .
. • Th;ose -advocates forined alli= . They get stressed in a traditipnal be ~adopted aai tl taken home thd 'mane Society -cticl aot have the re-
. ances between shelters, thought shelter, which makes them viiltier- =seir't$ day~. . , , . sources trxget•thexi~.wEll, thbn fuid '
, beyond old poundprocedures, and abTe to contagious diseases, includ- Not all cats fit thai system Some them hom&:
used pet stores = and everi the T-a- bg the felne panleukopenia virus. go to Petco, PetSmart or Metro-. April was, indeed a graatmonth. .
coinaAit Museum - for adoptioris: ° Its struckthe catterg in the Bast, po}itan Veterlr~aryClinic. The Humane Saciety has warked .
They created low-cost spay. and said Humane Society §pokeswom- . Healthy, friendly stra3rs ;thaf. every angle. It's up to us to bacdc up
tl r-. ..r~ neutering reaources. They'enlisted an ~VIarguerite Richmond. aren't ,elaimed or 4ddp(ed . right , that effarE;..vuftri . responsible pet
foater'families and made savvY use "We had to euthanize all the cats , awaY gotsPaf!ed and netitered atld sl~wardsluP• . .
of the Interne~ ~ and klttens;' she said. "It was heart- head for the.Second Chance Ranch It's up to us, t4. do flur part to ,
And, thbiigh it could be aigued brealdng.,, fot aihot at &doption. The batkered, make M~y the secortd in a•long line- • .
that it goeseyond figliting fau',' ~ - That cattefy► was state of the azt 'toiigk st&y toms who don't'-find a of best &onft ever at the•shelter.
" ,.they unleasheii pictures of adorable vvhen it was buflt just a decacie ago. . home iri ~hcom8 take a..8rjve to :Kaditem AfW7)Wi*.:.253=597-8677 ,
. ° ' '~s kittens. • . In~ that short~ time; t~.ie ark has ..St4c►t~rood and #he NOAH Pet . lrahleen.merryraan{~thenewsMbune. : ■ ;
"Z9ie Humane Soc~ety ~oard of r .changed, and adoption procedures . Adoption ~tei: . . . ~~trtbune.com/street
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ESTIMATED COST KING COUNTY POST 1ST INTEREST LETTER
(Figures adjusted based on the cities that dropped out of the KC
regional model and incl of Auburns's PC population)
KC 2.5 yrs
2010 last half 2011 * 2012
Annual Cost
Shelterin Fees $176,580 $354,699 $354,699
ACO Sala and Benefits (1 FTE) $72,421 $144,841 $144,841
Licensin Costs $24,836 $51,428 $51,428
Enhanced Services (.5 FTE) $28,750 $57,500 $57,500
$302,586 $608,468 $608,468
Annual Revenue fr Licensin $79,208 $158,417 $158,417
Transition Fundin $99,824 $199,649 $131,768
SubTotal $179,032 $358,066 $290,185
Estimated Annual Cost $123,554 $250,402 $318,283
" 2011 figures show redsitribution of costs and revenue w/o Bothell which opted for
the 6 month contract (end Dec 31, 2010)
* 2011 and 2012 figures do not include inflator (CPI-U Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton) +
population changes
Enhanced services figure is reduced from $125,000/yr to $115,000/yr if we can
combine with another city for 1 FTE
Transition funding increases in 2011 due to other cities dropping out
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District Jurisdiction 2•5 Yr . 6 month Interest in Enhanced Not ;
Contract Contract Services Partici atin
200 Bothell X Carmation X
- Dural. _ X -
Kenmore X X
IGrkland X
- Lake Forest Park X X _
Redmond X Sammamish X Shoreline X X
- Woodinville X
220 Beaux X
- Bellevue X
C de Hill X ,
- Hunts Point X
- Issa uah X . . ;
Mercer lsland X
North Bend X _ Sn ualmie X
- Yarrow Point X .
240 Burien X On Own
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- Kent . X
SeaTac X
Tukwila X
260 AI gona X METRO
_ Aubum - X X -
Black Diamond X
- -
Covin on X
Enumclaw X
- - Ma le Valle X
Others Des Moines X On Own
Federal Wa X On OwNPierce Cty Humane
Newcastle X Normand Park X W ith Des Moines
Renton X
Cities `