Animal Care Advisory Committee

Animal Care Advisory Committee — Meeting Minutes (November 19, 2025)

Meeting called to order at 12:31 PM. Committee approved the October 22, 2025 minutes and excused Chair Jackie McCollough’s absence. Assistant Director Cynthia Martinez reported on live release rates (five months >80% in FY24-25; goal to maintain 80% in FY25-26), facility work (Building 1 closed for degrading kennel walls; construction scheduled to begin December 1 for five days; HVAC installation to start in February with an estimated one-year timeline; wash bay complete), and staffing (12% vacancy rate; several leadership positions remain open). The Monthly Shelter Clinic Report for October 2025 noted no positive rabies results; discussion covered nuisance feeding, microchipping policy, and outreach resources. Volunteer Coordinator Kloie Mollette introduced a new volunteer program, noted acquisition of Civic Champs software (applications currently on paper), and distributed referral flyers. Committee was reminded the Annual Report is due in January. Meeting adjourned at 1:17 PM.