Animal Care and Services Annual Report.

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The memorandum discusses the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Animal Care and Services Annual Report for the City of San José. It highlights the challenges faced by the Animal Care and Services Division, including overpopulation, resource strain, and staffing shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report notes a 29% decrease in animal intake compared to the previous fiscal year, attributed to the suspension of certain programs. It also details the increase in animal adoptions by approximately 22% and the challenges in medical operations due to staffing losses. The report emphasizes the need for improved rescue partnerships and ongoing support for animal welfare initiatives.

Key points

• The Animal Care and Services Division is responsible for sheltering, licensing, rabies compliance, and field services related to domestic animals.
• The annual report indicates a crisis in animal shelters due to overpopulation and resource strain, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Animal intake decreased by 29% in FY 2022-2023 compared to FY 2021-2022, primarily due to the suspension of the Trap Neuter and Release program.
• Animal adoptions increased by approximately 22% compared to the previous fiscal year.
• The average length of stay for animals in the shelter increased significantly, leading to concerns about animal health and behavior.
• The Live Release Rate for FY 2022-2023 was 85%, which is 5% lower than the previous fiscal year.
• Staffing shortages in medical operations have impacted the ability to provide adequate care and services.

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• Unresolved placeholders and missing information affect the completeness of the summary.

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This document is an update from the Animal Care and Services Division, detailing activities and statistics related to animal adoptions and rescues for fiscal years 22-23 and 23-24. It includes information on community awareness initiatives, shelter operations, and plans for low-cost spay and neuter services. The update is presented by Matt Loesch and Kiska Icard.

Key points

• Adoptions for FY 22-23 totaled 1,856 and rescues totaled 2,120, while for FY 23-24, adoptions increased to 3,155 and rescues decreased to 1,864.
• A stakeholder meeting for dog and cat rescue was held in February 2024, with plans for quarterly meetings.
• The document discusses TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) schedules and low-cost spay and neuter services starting in 2024.
• Community awareness efforts include strengthening rescue relationships, building corporate partnerships, and enhancing training for staff and volunteers.

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• The document does not provide specific dates for the scheduled quarterly meetings.
• There are unresolved placeholders regarding pending contracts for spay and neuter services.
• The document does not specify the outcomes of the Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Recommendations.

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The document contains letters addressed to the Neighborhood Services & Education Committee regarding concerns about the San Jose Animal Care Center (SJACS) and its treatment of animals, particularly cats. Michael Wagner criticizes the SJACS management for presenting misleading information about the Maddie's Fund Audit and expresses concerns about the shelter's operations, which he claims are leading to high mortality rates for animals. Dinah Hayse raises issues about the shelter's policies that deny intake for healthy cats, leading to abandonment and welfare concerns. Both letters urge the committee to address these issues and improve animal welfare practices.

Key points

• Michael Wagner criticizes SJACS for misleading statements regarding the Maddie's Fund Audit.
• Wagner states that 534 cats died in the care of SJACS in 2023 and the live release rate dropped to 72.9%.
• Wagner claims that the audit did not recommend reducing reliance on rescue partners, contrary to city staff statements.
• Dinah Hayse expresses concern about the shelter's policy of denying intake for healthy cats, leading to abandonment.
• Hayse highlights the need for community engagement and better support for pet owners to reduce the number of animals in need of shelter.

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• The text contains unresolved placeholders such as email addresses and specific dates.
• The document appears to be a draft as it includes multiple letters and references to attachments.

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