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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, Octobe 19, 2010
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Domestic Animal
Services Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having
conducted business herein, met on this date at 6:30 P.M. in REGULAR
SESSION at Domestic Animal Services Resource Training Room, Davis
Blvd., East Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Michele Antonia
VICE CHAIRMAN: Marcia Breithaupt
Dr. Ruth Eisele
Sgt David Estes (excused)
Tom Kepp, Jr.
Dan Martin
Jim Rich
ALSO PRESENT: Amanda Townsend, Director of DAS
Kathlene Drew, DAS Volunteer Coordinator
Nan Gerhardt, DAS Shelter Manager
Hailey Alonso, DAS Administrative Assistant
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I. Call to Order:
Chairman Michele Antonia called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
II. Attendance:
Roll call was taken and a quorum established
III. Approval of Agenda:
Dan Martin moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Marcia Breithaupt.
Carried unanimously, 6-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: September 21,2010
Jim Rich moved to approve the minutes of September 21,2010, as 'r
presented Second by Dr.Ruth Eisele. Carried unanimously, 6-0.
V. Old Business
A. Directors Report
Amanda Townsend provided an update on:
Howl-a-Day Jubilee-November 20,2010
o A newly designed Bookmark commemorating the event was displayed.
o Good response from cash sponsorships;event near paying for itself upfront
o Vendor and donation fees will most likely bring in direct profit to the
Donation Trust Fund.
o Several in-kind goods and services donated
o PGA Golfer Dennis Walters' Inspirational Show performance scheduled
o Request Board Members to offer services as a Guest MC. (Michele offered)
o Several staff and community members selling raffle tickets
Amanda noted the huge amount of work and follow through entailed in the
Event and thanked all who were helping with its success.
Kathy Drew offered many choices for volunteer opportunities. A Sign-Up
Sheet,available in the office for volunteering,contains a list of positions,such
as guest greeters,raffle ticket sales,help in the cattery,etc.
Enforcement activities-regarding disposition in horse case. The Judge's
ruling against the owner,under Florida statutes,was provided. Any further
interaction concerning the owner would be complaint-driven.
Dan Martin questioned if legislative changes might benefit communities in
future situations of the same nature;followed by a brief discussion.
Report on the East Naples dog, subject of suspected abuse—Nine visits had
been conducted since the complaint. The Animal Control Officer reported
the owner in compliance and the dog in recovery from its skin condition.
Nan Gerhardt reported:
o Busy shelter activity with several cat adoptions and the reception of two
horses,in addition to the older horse taken in last month.
o November 1—Date for Bordetella vaccine. Stats are kept by Dr.Brown.
o Implementation of vaccinations for rabies before dog and cat adoptions
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and micro-chipping at time of adoption.
o Changes in customer service-identifying animal with the adoptive
person,micro-chipping ping prior to spay&neuter surgery. Along with cage
card and bands,the process will help in cases of large litters.
Kathy Drew announced in addition to the use of Pet Harbor on Chameleon,
Pet-Finder now was linked up with E-Bay Classified to feature animals lost&
found as well as to promote those available for adoptions.
B. Review of Five Year Stats
Amanda Townsend and the Boards Members reviewed the statistical graphs
and reports for the last quarterly review period. Projection of each on the large
overhead screen was provided by Hailey Alonso for the public citizens present.
Positive results showed in:
o Intake by population-down in 2010 (333,000-current population)
o ACO productivity up(fully staffed)
o Spay and Neuter—over 1,000 surgeries at DAS
o Licenses sold and revenue both increased
o Outreach and off-site adoptions
o Volunteer numbers and hours up(over 10,000 hrs. donated)
o Rescue groups and Humane Society cited for aid in adoptions
Negative results showed in:
o Euthanasia
o Bite investigation cases
o Compliance issues in some areas
o Return to Owner numbers
Discussion of many items followed with plans to further explore:
a. Rabies statistics—to be provided by Amanda
b. Licenses of cats and dogs-how many of each to be provided
c. Euthanasia stats-how to turn them around
d. Owner surrenders(30%)—possible reasons
e. Separate workshop on what the crux of the problem is and how to fix it.
VI. New Business:
A. "No Kill Nation" Conference,Ft.Lauderdale,Oct. 9th
Amanda Townsend and Kathy Drew attended the conference and reported
on many insights to information and processes DAS could implement in
whole or in part.Highlighted were the following:
o "No-Kill"was referred to as-no kill of healthy-treatable animals.
o Partnership with Humane Society and Animal Servicers.
o A new reporting system DAS will be looking to implement. Topic for
next month's agenda.
o Several new marketing ideas
Four projects Amanda would like to implement:
o Animal Help Desk—Animal Hot-line
o Intake prevention model- Community Resource Room
o Participation in the upcoming Webinar by PetSmart Charities,taught
by speakers from the conference, as a joint project with the Humane
Society.
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o Volunteer"Pet Detectives"to compare lost reports with shelter
inventory to facilitate match ups.
Re-homing was mentioned as a DAS priority to work on. Pets and owners
reunited was the aim. Helping families will give DAS a good name. Not
helping will do the opposite. Some"brainstorming"ideas for discussion were:
o Maximize Chameleon lost&found data along with GIS zip-code data
base;mail postcards regarding picked up animal to notify area residents.
o Holding pets surrendered when owners can't afford impound fees,
incurring more fees and less desirable adoptable pets.
o Effects on families and staff when pets are surrendered for lack of funds.
o Having"Help a Pet Get Home"booths at pet events—publicly donated
funds—payment plans- criteria to disperse funds.
o Put on agenda for further consideration.
Kathy Drew expressed what she took away from the conference was the
speaker's experiences with the Community that wraps itself around Animal
Services issues,did what had to be done and did it right.
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VII. Public Comments
A. Topic TBA(open discussion)
The topic"Picked from the Hat"was Medical/Lab Diagnostic Equipment
for DAS
Discussion,initiated by Stephen Wright, covered the following
• What DAS doesn't have and what they need to facilitate processes.
• Outreach to retiring veterinarians or funds to obtain equipment
• Explanation of how things are done now
• Medical Foster Program
• Need for Blood machine—good idea;X-ray machine—not necessary
• Nighttime evaluations and emergencies and how handled
B. Individual Comments
Kelly Fox told a story of an injured dog and its care. She asked for an
accounting of how and what the Trust Funds are used for;had questions on
euthanasia,medical waivers and limits of the Donation Trust Fund.
Her concerns were for the DAS Shelter to be a role model for other shelters.
Teri Licastro asked about the number of pick ups,extending credit or the
waiver of fees. She noted a second pick up results in a citation issued. If
owner can't pay they leave the pet and a vicious circle begins.
She also asked about getting better pictures for Pet Photos. It was suggested
that some amateur photographers will take photos
Kathy Drew responded better photos were already in the works.
From the discussion that followed,it was requested the euthanasia issue and the
Donation Trust Fund-where it goes,be put on the next Agenda.
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VIII. Advisory Board Members Comments
Tom Kepp noted the stats on euthanasia were disappointing and had not changed
much in spite of TNR and Spay&Neuter clinic programs being in operation for
close to a year. He acknowledged the problems of space,time and money while
looking toward targeting areas for enforcement and discussions on medical
fostering. He made the point that DAS does not cost the taxpayers money.
Irresponsible pet owners cost the taxpayers money.
Marcia Breithaupt questioned feasibility of bringing TNR cats for spay and
neuter at DAS to make some money.
Amanda responded another Vet would be needed. DAS does not provide public
services of that type and spay&neuter was not really a money making entity.
Dr.Ruth Eisele stated that it was reported to her that a"real nice ACO picked up
some cats." It turned out to be the newest Animal Control Officer, Larry Kenner.
Dan Martin commented on the statistical graphs regarding bite cases,which
seemed to be up. He asked DAS staff to explore what may be going on and
report back to the Board Members.
Jim Rich reported on his Pets in Condos project which he will pursue once
Northerners are back in full force.
Amanda responded she had a brochures from the conference on the subject and
will give to Jim.
The next meeting of the Domestic Animal Advisory Board is November 16,2010.
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was
adjourned by the order of the Chair at 8:45 P.M.
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