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Agenda 06/14/2016 Item #16D126/14/2016 16.D.12. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to adopt a Resolution superseding Resolution No. 2014-29 amending the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy to conform with the recommendations made in Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Shelter Consultation Report. OBJECTIVE: To amend the DAS Fee Policy to coincide with recommendations from the Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Shelter Consultation Report. CONSIDERATIONS: The purpose of the Board -approved Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy is to uniformly and consistently assess user fees, which will partially offset the cost of providing domestic animal services to the taxpayers of Collier County. On February 18, 2014, The Collier County Animal Services Advisory Board held their Two -Year Strategic Goal Workshop. At the time, the Advisory Board recommended that Domestic Animal Services implement a three-year license option for dog and cat owners in Collier County. On October 13, 2015, Board accepted the Domestic Animal Services Consultation Summary prepared by Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida. The consultation report made recommendations to give the Director of Animal Services discretion to waive reclaim fees when needed to keep animals in their homes. Reclaim fee waivers shall be brought before the Board in quarterly reports for after -the -fact ratification. Additional fees have been added or revised to streamline department operations and to be comparable to other county and municipal animal shelters. Vaccination and diagnostic fees were added to the policy to allow for low cost vaccination clinics to meet the needs of the community. New fees added for the volunteer program to recover costs associated with new volunteers. In accordance with Domestic Animal Services Mission Statement, to encourage the sterilization of stray animals entering the shelter and to work towards ending the community pet problem of pet overpopulation, fees for unsterilized animals reclaimed by their owners were increased. Fees that were inadvertently omitted during the 2014 fee policy amendment were added to reflect fees that currently exist in the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance. The revised user fees were presented to the Animal Services Advisory Board at their regularly scheduled meeting on March 29, 2016. The Animal Services Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the fee policy changes. FISCAL IMPACT: There will be an initial increase in revenue for animal licenses in the upcoming years. Owners will have an option of purchasing a one-year or a three-year animal license. The increase will result in an initial spike then reduction in licensing revenue. The revenue will eventually even out within the next five years. Additional fees proposed in this item will increase revenues to offset the costs of waiving or reducing fees. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with this action. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board approval. - ERP Packet Page -1072- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the proposed Resolution superseding Resolution No. 2014-29 and amending the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy Prepared by: Darcy Andrade, Division Director, Domestic Animal Services Attachments: 1. DAS Fee Policy Clean signed 6816 2. DAS Fee Policy Strikethrough Underline 6816 3. Maddies Implementation Plan 4. Collier County Domestic Animal Service Consult Report 2015 Packet Page -1073- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.12. Item Summary: Recommendation to adopt a Resolution superseding Resolution No. 2014-29 amending the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy to conform with the recommendations made in Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Shelter Consultation Report. Meeting Date: 6/14/2016 Prepared By Name: CarrollKellie Title: Administrative Assistant, Domestic Animal Services 5/9/2016 4:11:10 PM Submitted by Title: Division Director - Domestic Animal Svc, Domestic Animal Services Name: AndradeDarcy 5/9/2016 4:11:11 PM Approved By Name: AndradeDarcy Title: Division Director - Domestic Animal Svc, Domestic Animal Services Date: 5/12/2016 11:27:30 AM Name: TownsendAmanda Title: Division Director - Operations Support, Public Services Department Date: 5/16/2016 3:14:21 PM Name: PepinEmily Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO Litigation Date: 5/19/2016 10:02:54 AM Name: CarnellSteve Title: Department Head - Public Services, Public Services Department Date: 5/20/2016 3:05:01 PM Packet Page -1074- Name: FinnEd 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management & Budget Date: 5/25/2016 10:19:11 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 5/25/2016 1:11:30 PM Name: CasalanguidaNick Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 6/5/2016 11:00:00 AM Packet Page -1075- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. RESOLUTION NO. 2016- A RESOLUTION OF COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29 AMENDING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES FEE POLICY TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FEES FOR ALL SERVICES PROVIDED BY COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES AND TO ALLOW FOR WAIVERS AND REDUCTIONS IN FEES WHERE NEEDED. WHEREAS, on February 11, 2014, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2014-29 which established a revised Fee Policy in accordance with newly adopted Animal Control Ordinance to ensure a fair and uniform fee policy that identifies all services provided by Domestic Animal Services; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2015, the Board approved a shelter assessment conducted by a team of veterinarians from Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida recommending giving the Director of Animal Services discretion to waive reclaim fees, when needed, to keep animals in their homes and to reduce or waive adoption fees for promotional purposes; and WHEREAS, the Director of Animal Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners amends Exhibit A of the Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy, as attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the recommendations of the Director of Animal Services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT: Exhibit A to Resolution 2014-29 is hereby amended as depicted in the attached Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy becomes effective upon adoption of this resolution. This Resolution adopted this _ day of majority vote in favor of passage. ATTEST DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER in , Deputy Clerk Approv as to formwA legality: By: m1fiy R e in Assistant � tunty Attorney M 2016 after motion, second and BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, FLORIDA Donna Fiala, Chairman Page I of 7 Packet Page -1076CAO - 6/14/2016 16.D.12. EXHIBIT A COLLIER COUNTY DOMES'T'IC ANIMAL SERVICES FEE POLICY 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish user fees which will partially offset the cost of providing domestic animal services to the taxpayers of Collier County. IL LIMITATIONS A. Waiving of Fees. The Board of County Commissioner shall set all fees and charges. Fees may be waived in accordance with policies articulated herein, such as under certain conditions upon reclaim, when fees are for animals in safekeeping. Fees for field surrenders and board for quarantine may be waived at the discretion of the Director when to do so will prevent the suffering of an animal or ensure public safety and no reasonable alternative to waiving the fee exists. Such waivers shall be brought before the Board in quarterly reports for after -the -fact ratification. B. Non -Fee -Related Policies. The Director of Animal Services, or designee, may waive enforcement or application of any department policies or restrictions provided such waiver does not conflict with applicable local, state, or federal laws and does not interfere with public safety. C. Promotional Sales and Advertisements. Fees may be reduced for special promotional sales and advertisements if approved by the Director of Animal Services and such a reduction is applied in a consistent and time-limited manner. D. Sponsored Fees. The department may accept cash donations to sponsor fees for customers in meed. Fee sponsorship donations will be accounted for as the sale of gift certificates to be redeemed at the time of the fee -incurring transaction. Redemption of sponsored fee gift certificates will be at the director's discretion in accordance with the following general guidelines: A customer cannot benefit from sponsored fees more than once in a twelve-month period. E. Reclaim Fees. Fees may be reduced or waived at the discretion of the Director of Animal Services if such fees would facilitate a live release and allow for the animal to be returned to a responsible home. Reducing and/or waiving of fees should only be utilized once all fee -sponsored donations are exhausted. 'Collier County license and microchip are not subject to reduction or waiver of fees. F. Safekeeping. If an animal is impounded at the request of a first -responding agency due to the death, medical emergency, or disaster -related circumstance of its owner or caretaker, and that animal is claimed by the owner, next of kin, or otherwise authorized party at the first available opportunity, impound, and board fees may be waived. This exception does not apply to animals of owners or caretakers who have been arrested or incarcerated. Safekeeping animals are subject to all other Page 2 of 7 Packet Page -1077- CAa 6/14/2016 16.D.12. requirements of impounded animals at Domestic Animal Services as per Collier County Animal Control Ordinance. G. Refunds. The following fees are nonrefundable: Impoundment Fees, Owner Surrender Fees (except as provided herein), License Fees (except as provided for herein), and Permitting Fees (except situations where the applicant is not approved for zoning as required by Collier County Animal Control Ordinance). The following fees are refundable only if service is not rendered: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Fees, Micro -chipping Fees, and Euthanasia and Cremation Service Fees may be refunded at the discretion of the Director of Animal Services, or designee, upon written request received within 30 days of payment or receipt of service, whichever comes first. Adoption fees are nonrefundable. Adopted animals may be returned before the 30th day of placement without incurring an owner surrender fee. On the 31st day and all those thereafter, an owner surrender fee will be incurred for adoption returns. Days are counted as calendar days, irrespective of Domestic Animal Services open -to -the public hours. If an animal is returned within 30 days of placement, the adopter may adopt a like type animal at no cost within 60 days of the original adoption. Adoption fees may be refunded within ten (10) days from adoption if the adopter can demonstrate non -routine veterinary medical expenses in excess of the amount of the adoption fee. Adoptions are considered "as is," and no expenses beyond the adoption fee will be reimbursed. Adoption fees will not be reimbursed if the adopter failed to sign up for free pet insurance offered by Domestic Animal Services. FEES Impoundment Dogs, cats, and other small animals dropped -off at DAS First occurrence $25 Second occurrence $50 Each occurrence thereafter $100 Dogs and cats dropped -off at DAS reclaimed unsterilized First occurrence $50 Second occurrence $100 Each occurrence thereafter $200 Dogs, cats, and other small animals picked up by ACO First occurrence $40 Second occurrence $65 Each occurrence thereafter $115 Dogs and cats picked up by ACO reclaimed unsterilized. First occurrence $80 Second occurrence $130 Each occurrence thereafter $230 Impound fees will be waived for sterilized cats and dogs reclaimed before the end of the standard holding period, upon first impoundment only when the animal has a current County license at the time of impoundment. other livestock bovine, and other livestock E eine, an .P i nt Fi�rstimpoundin�nent $50 Page 3 of 7 9 Packet Page -1078- ( 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Second impoundment of same or different animal from same site $75 Each subsequent impoundment of same or different animal from same site $100 —.Transportation for impounded livestock direct cost plus 50% Daily board for each impounded animals $10 Daily board fees will be waived for sterilized cats and dogs reclaimed before the end of the standard holding period, upon first impoundment only, when the animal has a current County license at the time of impoundment $10 Laboratory, veterinarian, farrier, or other outside service expenses direct cost plus 50% Mandato S a /Neuter $5 Canine Neuter $75 Canine Spay $85 Feline Neuter $50 Feline Spay $65 Rabbit Neuter $25 Rabbit Spay $40 Mandatory Sterilization does not apply to rabbits. Owner may elect to pay fees to have their rabbit sterilized at time of reclaim. Vaccinations Rabies for impounded animals $12 Rabies $10 Canine Vaccine $10 Feline Vaccine $10 Bordetella $10 De -wanner $5 Canine Heartworm Test $15 Feline FeLV/FIV Test $15 Flea prevention $10 Owner Surrender Owner surrender fee $10 Owner surrenders transport fee, picked up at residence $60 Owner surrender fee, non -county resident — acceptance at $100 the discretion of director or designee mothers surrencierect witti kittens or puppies will be accepted for one owner surrender fee of $10. Kittens or puppies surrendered individually or as litters without mothers will be charged the surrender fee per animal. Surrender fees for 90% of litter will be refunded if proof of mother's spay is provided to Domestic Animal Services within 30 calendar days of surrender and Collier County License is current. Adoption — Includes cost of license, microchip, and Page 4 of 7 Packet Page -1079- CAO 6/14/2016 16.D.12. sterilization Kitten (kittens under 4 months) $60 Cat (cats over 4 months to 6 years old) $40 Senior Cat (cats over 7 'ears old) $20 Pu (puppies under 4 months) $80 Do (dogs over 4 months to 6 years old) $60 Senior Do (dogs over 7 years old) $30 Reduced adoption fee for Senior Citizens (age 60 or older) 50% discount or current and Active or Retired Military Personnel. Half price promotional adoption fee, adoptions for adult and senior dogs and cats (puppies and whichever is less kittens under 4 months excluded) Rescue adoption — Healthy $20 or as stipulated by MOU or current promotional adoption fee, whichever is less Rescue adoption — Unhealthy, Treatable -Manageable, $10.00- No charge if Treatable-Rehabilitatable Microchip provided by rescue at time of sterilization Rescue transfer No char e Other animal adoption Market rate or less Rescue adoptions may only be performed by organizations who possess a 501(c)3 standing, have an established mission statement, and are an approved rescue partner, in good standing with Domestic Animal Services. Rescue transfers may only be performed by organizations that have a licensed veterinarian on staff; organizations receiving rescue transfers assume responsibility for compliance with F.S. 823.15. Licenses Spayed or neutered dog or cat - one year license $10 Spayed or neutered dog or cat - three year license $25 Unaltered dog or cat under one year $10 Unaltered dog or cat over one year - one year license $60 Unaltered dog or cat over one year - three year license $180 Blanket license for animal -related organizations in good standing with Domestic Animal Services and rescue organizations who are approved rescue partners, in good standing with Domestic Animal Services No charge Veterinarian/Agent surcharge for selling licenses Not to exceed $3.00 Annual Dangerous Dog registration $300 Dangerous Do renewal late fee $1 Q per da Unaltered dog or cat license fee will be refunded to the $10 spayed or neutered fee rate when the animal owner presents roof of spay or neuter within 30 calendar days of purchase. Page 5 of 7 Packet Page -1080- 9 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Micro -chipping Micro -chipping impounded or owned animal $15 Micro -chipping adopted animal $10 Animal -Related Business, Animal -Related Organization, Rodeo, Commercial Breeder, and Non-commercial Breeder Permits Room Rental Animal -Related Business Meetin Boarding Facility $100 Doggie Day Care $100 Groomer $100 Stable $100 Training Facility $100 Pet Shop $100 Other $100 Additional Type of Service $50 each additional service Animal -Related Organization No charge Rodeo $100 Commercial Breeder $500 Non-commercial Breeder $200 Animal -Related Businesses who provide more than one type of service will be charged an additional $50 per service in addition to the $100 base fee. Responsible Pet Ownership Course Course registration fee $40 Responsible Pet Ownership Citation administrative $5 per citation surcharge Notice of Violation and Notice to Comply Notice of Violation $25 Notice to Comply — administrative surcharge per NTC $5 Meeting Room Rental Meetin room, non-profitp use $10 ver hour Meetin room, for-profit use $25 ver hour Additional charge if food is served $20 per event DAS-s onsored events and governmental use I No charge The meeting room is only available during Domestic Animals Services' open -to -the -public hours. Euthanasia and Cremation Set -vices General Public Transport Fee, Pick-up at residence $50 Euthanasia $10 Page 6 of 7 Packet Page -1081- CAU 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Cremation, no save ashes $40 Veterinarians Cremation, no save ashes (includes pick-up) $50 per animal Miscellenous Fees Volunteer Background Check & Fingerprinting $40 New volunteer processing fee $10 Volunteer reactivation fee $5 Volunteer Shirt $5 Miscellaneous Fees Fees for public records requests Refer to Resolution No. 2007-327 Page 7 of 7 Packet Page -1082- 010 6/14/2016 16.D.12. RESOLUTION NO. 2016- A RESOLUTION OF COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29 AMENDING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES FEE POLICY TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FEES FOR ALL SERVICES PROVIDED BY COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES AND TO ALLOW FOR WAIVERS AND REDUCTIONS IN FEES WHERE NEEDED. WHEREAS, on February 11, 2014, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2014-29 which established a revised Fee Policy in accordance with newly adopted Animal Control Ordinance to ensure a fair and uniform fee policy that identifies all services provided by Domestic Animal Services; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2015, the Board approved a shelter assessment conducted by a team of veterinarians from Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida recommending giving the Director of Animal Services discretion to waive reclaim fees, when needed, to keep animals in their homes and to reduce or waive adoption fees for promotional purposes; and WHEREAS, the Director of Animal Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners amends Exhibit A of the Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy, as attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the recommendations of the Director of Animal Services. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT: Exhibit A to Resolution 2014-29 is hereby amended as depicted in the attached Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy becomes effective upon adoption of this resolution. This Resolution adopted this day of 2016 after motion, second and majority vote in favor of passage. ATTEST DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legality: By: Emily R. Pepin Assistant County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, FLORIDA Donna Fiala, Chairman Page 1 of 7 Packet Page -1083- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. EXHIBIT A COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES FEE POLICY I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish user fees which will partially offset the cost of providing domestic animal services to the taxpayers of Collier County. II. LIMITATIONS A. Waiving of Fees. The Board of County Commissioner shall set all fees and charges. Fees may be waived in accordance with policies articulated herein, such as under certain conditions upon reclaim,— Wwhen fees are sponsored by dener", and fees for o o ~~W an animals in safekeeping. Fees for field surrenders and board for quarantine may be waived at the discretion of the Director when to do so will prevent the suffering of an animal or ensure public safety and no reasonable alternative to waiving the fee exists. Such waivers shall be brought before the Board in quarterly reports for after -the -fact ratification. B. Non -Fee -Related Policies. The Director of Animal Services, or designee, may waive enforcement or application of any department policies or restrictions provided such waiver does not conflict with applicable local, state, or federal laws and does not interfere with public safety. C. Promotional Sales and Advertisements. Fees may be reduced frem fifne to tifne for special promotional sales and advertisements if approved by the Director of Animal Services and such a reduction is applied in a consistent and time-limited manner. Examples may inelude but are not lifaitea to! Two for one eat adoptions in Stine Natienal Adopt A Q4 Menth, er- r-edeeed adeption. D. Sponsored Fees. The department may accept cash donations to sponsor fees for needy customers in need. Fee sponsorship donations will be accounted for as the sale of gift certificates to be redeemed at the time of the fee -incurring transaction. Redemption of sponsored fee gift certificates will be at the director's discretion in accordance with the following general guidelines: 4-. A customer cannot benefit from sponsored fees more than once in a twelve-month period; 2. Tetistemer- eannete"-e-."e E Reclaim Fees Fees may be reduced or waived at the discretion of the Director of Animal Services if such fees would facilitate a live release and allow for the animal to be returned to a responsible home Reducing and/or waiving of fees should only be utilized once all fee -sponsored donations are exhausted Collier County license and microchip are not subject to reduction or waiver of fees. Page 2 of 7 Packet Page -1084- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. F. Safekeeping. If an animal is impounded at the request of a first -responding agency due to the death, medical emergency, or disaster -related circumstance of its owner or caretaker, and that animal is claimed by the owner, next of kin, or otherwise authorized party at the first available opportunity, impound, and board fees may be waived. This exception does not apply to animals of owners or caretakers who have been arrested or incarcerated. Safekeeping animals are subject to all other requirements of impounded animals at Domestic Animal Services as per Collier County Animal Control Ordinance. G. Refunds. The following fees are nonrefundable: Impoundment Fees, Owner Surrender Fees (except as provided herein), License Fees (except as provided for herein), and Permitting Fees (except situations where the applicant is not approved for zoning as required by Collier County Animal Control Ordinance permit). The following fees are refundable only if service is not rendered: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Fees, and Micro -chipping Fees, and Euthanasia and Cremation Service Fees may be refunded at the discretion of the Director of Animal Services, or designee, upon written request received within 30 days of payment or receipt of service, whichever comes first. Adoption fees are nonrefundable. will be refunded within seven a of plae t if 1) tanimal is JV V V..l r-etufaed-to-Demestie Ainverviees--e-r—,Adopted animals may be returned between the eighth an before the 30th day of placement without incurring an owner surrender fee. On the 31 st day and all those thereafter, an owner surrender fee will be incurred for adoption returns. Days are counted as calendar days, irrespective of Domestic Animal Services open -to -the public hours. If an animal is returned within 30 days of placement the adopter may adopt a like type animal at no cost within 60 days of the original adoption. Adoption fees may be refunded within ten (10) days from adoption if 2) -the adopter can demonstrate non -routine veterinary medical expenses in excess of the amount of the adoption fee. Adoptions are considered "as is," and no expenses beyond the adoption fee will be reimbursed. Adoption fees will not be reimbursed if the adopter failed to sign up for free pet insurance offered bX Domestic Animal Services. III. FEES Impoundment Dogs, cats, and other small animals dropped -off at DAS First occurrence $25 Second occurrence $50 Each occurrence thereafter $100 Dogs and cats dropped -off at DAS reclaimed unsterilized First occurrence $50 Second occurrence $100 Each occurrence thereafter 200 Dogs, cats, and other small animals picked up by ACO First occurrence $40 Second occurrence $65 Each occurrence thereafter $115 Page 3 of 7 Packet Page -1085- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Dogs and cats picked up by ACO reclaimed unsterilized. First occurrence $80 Second occurrence $130 Each occurrence thereafter $230 Impound fees will be waived for sterilized cats and dogs reclaimed before the end of the standard holding period, upon first impoundment only when the animal has a current County license at the time of impoundment. $10 Equine, bovine, and other livestock $10 Over -200 lbs—., first impoundment $50 O� X200 lbs. second impoundment of same or different animal from same site $75 -Over -200 lb�each subsequent impoundment of same or different animal from same site $100 T T ,1 200 lbs., fi fst ; dmefA ,, "uLiu ���� ��(��(�� 7777,,E� Undef'�00 lbs '� n me„t of n o - differ- .-.� � e V ffemsame site `h W v.t ; nd rpt o f n o VY Undef 200 lb n ' L V same nate i f t l from different ern w. Transportation for impounded livestock direct cost plus 50% Daily board for aU each impounded animals $10 Daily board fees will be waived for sterilized cats and dogs reclaimed before the end of the standard holding period, upon first impoundment only, when the animal has a current County license at the time of impoundment. Laboratory, veterinarian, farrier, or other outside service expenses direct cost plus 50% Mandator Spay/Neuter Canine Neuter $75 Canine Spay $85 Feline Neuter $50 Feline Spay $65 Rabbit Neuter $25 Rabbit Spay $40 1 may elect to Dav fees to have their rabbis Mandatory Sterilization does not appy to rabbits. Owner sterilized at time of reclaim. Vaccinations Rabies for impounded animals $12 Rabies $10 Canine Vaccine $10 Feline Vaccine $10 Bordetella $10 De -wormer $5 Canine Heartworm Test $15 Page 4of7 Packet Page -1086- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Feline FeLV/FIV Test $15 Flea prevention $10 Owner Surrender Owner surrender fee, animal dfoppea off $10 Owner surrenders transport fee, picked up at residence $60 Owner surrender fee non -county resident — acceptance at $100 the discretion of director or designee Motners surrendered with kittens or puppies will be accepted for one owner surrender fee of $10. Kittens or puppies surrendered individually or as litters without mothers will be charged the surrender fee per animal. Surrender fees for 90% of litter will be refunded if proof of mother's spay is provided to Domestic Animal Services within 30 calendar days of surrender and Collier County License is current. Adoption — Includes cost of license, microchip, and sterilization Kitten (kittens under 4 months) $60 Cattery (cats over 4 months to 6 years oldl $40 Senior Cat (cats over 7 years old) $20 Puppy (puppies under 4 monthssl $80 Dog(dogs over 4 months to 6 years old )5 Senior Dog (dogs over 7 years old) $60 $30 Reduced adoption fee for Senior Citizens (age 60 or older) 50% discount or current and Active or Retired Military Personnel Half price adoptions for adult and senior dogs and cats (pup iep s and promotional adoption fee, whichever is less kittens under 4 months excluded) Rescue adoption — Healthy $20 or as stipulated by MOU or current promotional adoption fee, whichever is less Rescue adoption — Unhealthy, Treatable -Manageable, Treatable-Rehabilitatable $10.00- No charge if Microchip provided by rescue at time of sterilization Rescue transfer No charge Other animal adoption Market rate or less xescue adoptions may only be performed by organizations who possess a 501(c)3 standing' -and have an established mission statement, and are an approved rescue partner, in good standing with Domestic Animal Services. Rescue transfers may only be performed by organizations that have a licensed veterinarian on staff, organizations receiving rescue transfers assume responsibility for compliance with F.S. 823.15. Licenses Spayed or neutered dog or cat - one year license $10 Page 5 of 7 Packet Page -1087- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Spayed or neutered doa or cat - three year license $25 Unaltered dog or cat under one year $10 Unaltered dog or cat over one year - one year license $60 Unaltered dog or cat over one year - three year license $180 Blanket license for animal -related organizations in good No charge standing with Domestic Animal Services and rescue $100 organizations who are approved rescue partners, in good $100 standing with Domestic Animal Services $100 *Veterinarian/Agent surcharge for selling licenses Not to exceed $3.00 *Annual Dangerous Dog registration $300 *Dangerous Dog renewal late fee $10 per day Unaltered dog or cat license fee of $60 will be refunded to $100 the $10 spayed or neutered fee rate ($ 50 when the $500 animal owner presents proof of spay or neuter within 30 $200 calendar days of purchase. Micro -chipping Micro -chipping impounded or owned animal $15 Micro -chipping adopted animal $10 Animal -Related Business, Animal -Related Organization, Rodeo, Commercial Breeder, and Non-commercial Breeder Permits Animal -Related Business *Boarding Facility $100 *Doggie Day Care $100 *Groomer $100 *Stable $100 *Training Facility $100 *Pet Shop $100 *Other $100 Additional Type of Service $50 each additional service Animal -Related Organization No charge Rodeo $100 Commercial Breeder $500 Non-commercial Breeder $200 Animal Related Businesses who provide more than one We of service will be charged an additional $50 per service in addition to the $100 base fee. Responsible Pet Ownership Course Course registration fee $40 *Responsible Pet Ownership Citation administrative $5 per citation Page 6 of 7 Packet Page -1088- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. surcharge Notice of Violation and Notice to Comply *Notice of Violation 1 $25 *Notice to Comply — administrative surcharge per NTC 1 $5 Meeting Room Rental Meeting room, non-profit use $10 per hour Meeting room, for-profit use $25 per hour Additional charge if food is served $20 per event DAS-s onsored events and governmental use No charge i ne meenng room is only available ciurmg vomestic Animals Services' open -to -the -public hours. Euthanasia and Cremation Services General Public $40 Transport Fee. -Pick-up at residence $50 Euthanasia $5-$10 Remains disposal, no efemati-A-Hr $5 Cremation, no save ashes $40 r..o.,,afie,, as o $inn $1/lb ever iiinn ii... 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UE (0 O. ✓ v UD E o E a ,� v o 0 a Q. c � c U c c O v p U ;., N .0 c o 4-.+ CU U a) E E U 0) 0) CC -o (00 C O i+ ro C a) E E O G) C: N ADua2an to lanai AaoSa;eD Packet Page -1105- Collier County Domestic Animal Services 2015 UNIVERSITY of UFIFLORIDA Maddie'sO Shelter Medicine Program College of Veterinary Medicine June 8, 2015 Dear Collier County Domestic Animal Services, 6/14/2016 16.D.12. 2015 SW 16th Avenue PO Box 100126 Gainesville, FL 32610 352-273-8660 352-392-6125 Fax The consultation team from Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida is very appreciative of the opportunity to partner with your facility. The consultation process requires considerable commitment of time and resources by your organization, and we commend you for making this investment in the future of Collier County. The recommendations presented in this document were generated from review of the shelter questionnaire and our site visit on March 16-20, 2015. Our team of five veterinarians and eight veterinary students focused on seven primary areas of shelter operations: population management, record keeping, veterinary services, euthanasia, sanitation, housing and facility use, and enrichment and behavioral welfare. Contained within this report are the following sections: • Recommendations: offers specific steps to implement change for each consultation focus organized into "Immediate Recommendations" that were initiated utilizing resources at hand while the OF team was on site; "Next Steps" that should be pursued as soon as the immediate changes are sustainable and require acquisition of some resources; and, "Long Term Goals" requiring procurement of significant resources for which planning should begin now. • Resources: a collection of resources in support of the recommendations are provided, including sample protocols. This report is not intended to be viewed as an exhaustive list of current deficiencies for itemized corrections. Rather, we intend to provide a step -by-step roadmap leading from immediate action that can be initiated with the resources already available to larger changes that require future planning and resource acquisition. The recommendations that follow are based upon the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters as referenced throughout this report. The Foundation for The Gator Nation Maddie's Fund An Equal Opportunity Institution Packet Page -1107- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. The next steps in the consultation process will involve follow-up site visits by a smaller portion of the OF consult team to assess progress on the operational topics with each visit primarily targeted to one topic. We are impressed and inspired by the dedication of Collier County Domestic Animal Services to strive for best practices. We are here to offer ongoing assistance and support in any way possible, and we look forward to working with you in the months ahead. Consultant Team Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD Maddie's Assistant Professor in Shelter Medicine Program Director Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Maddie's Professor in Shelter Medicine Arnie Burling, DVM Maddie's Resident in Shelter Medicine Staci Cannon, DVM, MPH Maddie's Resident in Shelter Medicine Chelsea Reinhard, DVM, MPH Maddie's Resident in Shelter Medicine Packet Page -1108- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Table of Contents PopulationManagement Recommendations.......................................................2 Recordkeeping Recommendations..............................................................................11 Veterinary Services Recommendations......................................................................13 EuthanasiaRecommendations....................................................................................21 SanitationRecommendations.....................................................................................23 Facilitiesand Housing Recommendations.................................................................29 Enrichment, Behavior, and Welfare Recommendations.........................................36 Packet Page -1109- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Population Management Recommendations The ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters states, "Active population management is one of the foundations of shelter animal health and well-being, and must be based on an appreciation that capacity to provide humane care has limits for every organization, just as it does in private homes." In order to increase live release rate while also meeting humane capacity for care, CCDAS must prioritize proactive population management strategies to shorten the average length of stay and reduce the number of animals housed in the shelter without compromising each animal's opportunity for a positive outcome. The consultation recommendations relating to population management are among the most critical and urgent priorities that CCDAS faces. Their successful implementation underpins the effectiveness of all other initiatives that CCDAS can make to improve animal behavioral well-being, husbandry, sanitation, facility improvements, veterinary services, and record keeping. The ultimate goal of these recommendations is to re -envision CCDAS as the lifesaving hub for Collier County's homeless animals to protect the community's safety and well-being. As a central resource center, CCDAS is well positioned to serve animals briefly while determining best outcomes based on individual animal welfare and public safety. Every animal that leaves CCDAS within days through return home, transfer to a rescue group, adoption, or neuter -and -release back to field is a success for CCDAS, and the greatest win of all is preventing animals from ever entering the shelter in the first place. Achieving the community's desire to reduce euthanasia as a population management tool while also remaining within the shelter's capacity for care will require collaboration with the non-profit animal welfare sector and strategic deployment of the shelter's limited resources. CCDAS' ability to meet its goal for reducing euthanasia while serving the needs of the community is currently hampered by: • Insufficient staffing for the number of animals held on site • Inability of staff to complete daily routines and simultaneously provide high-quality customer service • Frequent staff turnover due to insufficient training and poor morale resulting in inadequate workforce capacity • Supervisors diverting their skilled time to complete essential duties that should be delegated to others • Long length of stay leading to shelter crowding and spread of infectious disease Despite these challenges, CCDAS staff are united in their commitment to saving animals in the shelter and in providing the best care possible. CCDAS must empower staff to achieve their goals by implementing a team approach to population management, minimizing length of stay by every means possible, and leading community coalition formation. The result of effective population management is reduction in length of stay that in turn will lead to: • Marked reduction in total number of animals in the shelter • Adequate staffing capacity to care for the smaller population • Reduced spread of infectious diseases umMaddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1110- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • Reduced animal stress and behavioral deterioration • Improved live release rate, staff morale, and public perception Immediate Recommendations: 1. Appoint a population manager and establish a population management team with the primary goal of minimizing length of stay. The team approach is the most efficient and proven method to facilitate efficient movement of each animal through the shelter system to a positive outcome. Suggested Population Management Team members include the Shelter Operations Manager, Senior Animal Care Specialists, Volunteer and Foster Coordinator, and a representative from the veterinary services team. The Population Manager should be empowered with the time and responsibility to ensure that population rounds occur, follow up on decisions made by the team, track length of stay for the population, and identify long-term stay animals and those needing additional planning to facilitate their movement through the shelter system. While this would ideally be a full-time dedicated position, CCDAS can immediately appoint an existing staff member from among the Population Management Team to fill this role. The staff member should have the time and authority to devote a portion of each work day to population management activities in addition to rounds, cultivate a strong rapport with the Humane Society Naples and other rescue groups, and perform a daily assessment of CCDAS' options for animal placement to remain within capacity including foster care, medical caseload, adoption floor inventory, and rescue partner saturation. 2. Implement population rounds. The Population Management Team will perform regularly scheduled walk-through rounds to determine for each animal: • Current condition • Immediate needs • Best options for live release and requirements for rapid movement to disposition with accountability for completion Population management rounds are performed by the Population Management Team 3-5 times per week. The team spends one hour or less moving through the shelter systematically from cage to cage to evaluate length of stay, what is required for release, and placement options. The goal is to identify delays in animal movement through the shelter, to maximize each animal's chances of a live outcome, to ensure that each animal is on an appropriate pathway from intake to outcome, and to provide early recognition of the needs of individual animals. This also provides an opportunity to identify and formulate a plan to address concerns regarding physical and behavioral health. If time constraints preclude moving through the entire shelter during each rounds session, the team can visit different sections of the shelter on alternating days while still covering all areas of the shelter at least twice a week. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1111- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Institute open selection. Allow potential adopters and rescue partners to view and select all adoption -track animals including those on stray hold. The pre -selected stray animals should be released to the new adopter following surgery or transferred to the rescue partner the day the hold period expires if they have not been reclaimed by an owner. By allowing for selection during the stray hold, open selection can significantly decrease an animal's length of stay and free up space, staff time, and resources for others. • To institute open selection, Building 4 should be accessible to the public and volunteers in addition to Building 3. • Building 5 can remain restricted to protect the public from access to dangerous dogs, those involved in legal custody cases, and sick dogs. • All adoption -track cats should be housed in view of the public. 4. Improve signage for visitors in public areas. Members of the public arriving in the lobby need further assistance in orienting to the layout of shelter buildings that they can access. A large diagram of the adoption areas (cats in the lobby, cat rooms off the lobby, and dogs in buildings 3 and 4) as well as clear signs and arrows to direct visitors to those locations would improve accessibility and viewing of animals available for adoption. Prioritize fast -tracking of puppies/kittens and highly adoptable dogs/cats. Fast tracking involves expedited priority movement of highly adoptable animals through the shelter system based on young age, exceptional personality or appearance, prior training, or compelling history. These animals should be placed in a highly visible location and can be spayed or neutered as soon as their stray hold is complete (even if they are not yet selected for adoption). The overall goal is to reduce animal care days and therefore average length of stay by removing any barriers to rapid live release for these easiest -to -place animals. 6. Remove barriers to prompt transfer of animals to rescue groups. Animals should be available on a first-come, first -serve basis. No dog or cat should ever be held in the shelter for specific adopters or rescue partners if there is another adopter or rescue partner prepared to take them sooner. Facilitating rapid and seamless transfer of animals to Humane Society Naples (CCDAS' primary transfer partner) is a top priority for the Population Manager. Develop an efficient system to follow up with Interested Parties. Members of the public bringing in stray animals may express interest in adopting following completion of stray hold. In addition to recording this information in Chameleon, it is essential to implement a mechanism for staff members and volunteers to follow up and facilitate an adoption the day the animal becomes available. These animals can be pre -selected by their finders as part of the open selection process. S. Obtain a high quality photograph and accurate, complete description of every animal upon intake. Photos and descriptions posted on the CCDAS website and on cage cards are critical to reunite lost Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida ME Packet Page -1112- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. pets with their owners and to publicize animals for adoption or transfer to rescue partners. Attractive photographs that fully display the animal accompanied by an accurate description of appearance, sex, and general age are as essential to live release as appropriate medical care, husbandry, and vaccination on intake. Staff must be provided with training, equipment, time, and assistance to obtain high quality photographs at intake. Volunteers can be enlisted to take additional photographs for adoption promotion. 9. Consider Humane Society Naples to be the equivalent of a highly successful CCDAS offsite adoption center. This comparison illustrates the urgency of sending highly adoptable animals who will have a short length of stay at HSN and quickly yield space to bring more animals for display. Quickly transferring these animals out provides CCDAS more time and space to focus on animals who needs more individualized placement planning. All staff should consider every animal transferred to HSN as a success for CODAS, particularly those sent immediately after intake. Adopting this philosophy is crucial to increasing the life-saving capacity at CCDAS 10. Update and utilize the "Lost Pet Book" frequently. Lost/found reports represent a key lifesaving opportunity that is underutilized when kept in a format that is difficult to review and maintain. Reports should be posted online with permission from the client making the report. Shifting the lost/found infrastructure online would enhance its efficacy significantly when paired with high quality intake photos. Volunteers can routinely update postings, follow up on previous reports, and reconcile reports with the kennel inventory to look for possible matches. Next Steps: 1. Convene an Executive Rounds Team for long stay animals. Animals remaining in shelter care for longer than 2-3 weeks are at increased risk for behavioral deterioration and compromised welfare and are therefore a top priority for expedient live release. The Executive Rounds Team is tasked with creatively and proactively developing an individualized plan to find alternate out -of -shelter placement for these at -risk animals. Sample plans would include marketing strategies, foster -to - adopt placement, rescue partner appeals, training sessions with a local trainer to improve first - impression presentation, and changing the animal's display location in the shelter or at off-site venues. Members of the Executive Rounds Team include all members of the Population Management Team with the potential intermittent additions of the Director, local dog trainers, a representative from Humane Society Naples and other rescue partners, volunteers very familiar with the animals under discussion, and other parties with relevant expertise as timing and schedules allow. Meetings of the Executive Rounds Team could initially occur monthly to begin addressing animals with lengths of stay over 3 weeks. Ultimately, meeting frequency should increase with the goal of defining a specific placement plan for any animal with a length of stay over 2 weeks. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1113- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. 2. Track average length of stay on a weekly and monthly basis. The Population Manager should follow trends in the average length of stay for various populations in the shelter to evaluate the impact of open selection, fast -tracking, and population rounds. Average length of stay should be tracked for each type of outcome (adoption, rescue, return to owner, and euthanasia) and animal group (adult dogs, puppies, adult cats, kittens). This tracking will also guide individual animal decisions. 3. Display all adoption -track cats in the lobby. Public access to Building 2 for open selection of cats is not practical due to the current sanitation schedule and multi-purpose use. As an alternative, all cats considered to be future adoption candidates should be housed in the lobby for public viewing and pre -selection during stray hold. This will involve installing more individual housing units such as commercially available cat condos. All adoption condos should prioritize stress reduction for the cats by providing appropriate space to hide, to stretch out fully, to sleep in a separate area from the litter box, and to groom/scratch/play. 4. Determine and deploy the most effective promotional activities to increase adoption foot traffic including special events and off-site adoption options. Tracking the volume of visitors and adoptions resulting from various marketing strategies will allow CCDAS to evaluate and replicate the highest yield use of resources and planning time. 5. Empower the CCDAS Director with discretion to reduce or waive adoption fees for promotional purposes as needed. Adjusting adoption fees for special events and promotions has become a proven and industry standard marketing technique to increase adoptions at animal shelters. Minimizing length of stay through promotional events is almost universally of greater fiscal benefit than the fees generated from adoptions. Empowering the Director with full discretion to reduce or waive adoption fees on individual animals or for special events will be an important step for CCDAS in reaching its goals of improved live release and shortened length of stay. 6. Utilize the foster program to leverage short-term and foster -to -adopt homes at the discretion of the Foster Coordinator and the Population Management Team. While medical treatment and underage care and socialization are key uses for a foster program, CCDAS' commitment to increasing live release will demand expanded flexibility in determining eligibility for foster home placement. Many shelters have experienced great success with empowering foster families to market and place long -stay shelter animals from their homes through an Adoption Ambassador program. Short-term foster placements for a weekend or holiday can provide immediate marketing photos, videos, and information to increase an animal's adoption appeal in the shelter. CCDAS policy should allow flexible allocation of foster home resources. 7. Give the Director discretion to waive reclaim fees when needed to keep animals in good homes. Holding animals as collateral to obtain payment for fees is counterproductive when the result is another animal surrendered to CCDAS to care for and place. Returning an animal back to an adequate home should be considered the desired outcome, and the Director should have authority Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida N 0 Packet Page -1114- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. to remove institutional barriers to live release, including the discretion to reduce or waive reclaim fees. 8. Limit public hours for intake from 11 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday to provide staff with protected time to complete essential duties without interruption. Reduction in "over-the-counter" intake hours can shift staff focus and empower more efficient time management. Tasks such as euthanasia, cleaning the cat adoption cages in the lobby, and other necessary daily routines are most efficiently performed during dedicated time in the morning. Continual interruptions to process animal admissions before 11am prolong completion of morning tasks. There should also be an adequate window of time after the last shelter admission for the day to complete intake procedures without hurrying or taking shortcuts. Uninterrupted completion of these activities will make staff available to focus on customer service for animal intake, assisting with lost animal walk-throughs, and adoption counseling during public hours. 9. Schedule owner -requested euthanasia appointments and discontinue private cremation services. While providing euthanasia services is a valuable community resource, it also requires significant staff time. To minimize disruption of other staff duties, establish set days and times for the majority of euthanasia requests to enable planning and availability of assigned staff. Members of the public calling to inquire about euthanasia services should be directed to come during these windows of time or be assigned an appointment time to streamline the process. Walk-in and emergency euthanasia requests would of course still be accommodated immediately, but the frequency of disruption would be reduced. Private cremation services require excessive staff time and money, all of which is diverted from the care of shelter animals. Income from this service does not return the resource investment, and thus should be discontinued or outsourced. 10. Cultivate enhanced collaboration between Domestic Animal Services and Humane Society Naples in pursuit of the shared goal of reducing euthanasia. CCDAS is extremely fortunate to have HSN as a primary transfer partner, and there is opportunity to build upon this relationship for mutual benefit. Minimizing length of stay at CCDAS prior to transfer to HSN is a top priority for both organizations to mitigate risk of infectious disease and expedite advanced medical treatment. It would be ideal if animals identified as destined for HSN could go there immediately upon arrival or even directly without ever entering CCDAS. Strategies to facilitate immediate diversion include: • Allow animals to complete their stray holding period at HSN when that best serves the needs of the animal (i.e. underage, injured, and sick animals). Photos of these animals can remain listed on the CCDAS website visible to owners looking for lost pets. • Refer relinquishers of kittens and pregnant cats directly to HSN as an alternative to CCDAS intake when HSN has space available to take them. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1115- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • Hold regularly scheduled meetings in person or by phone between the Population Manager at CCDAS and key HSN personnel in charge of selecting animals to provide feedback on any barriers to efficient transfer and to update each other on the current animal inventory and needs of both organizations. 11. Expand volunteer responsibilities. The dedicated legion of volunteers is one of CCDAS' greatest assets and represents an unlimited opportunity to improve animal care and customer service. The volunteers can be leveraged more extensively to assist staff with time-consuming duties such as laundry, lost pet walk-throughs, behavioral enrichment for dogs and cats, spot cleaning cages of cats available for adoption in the lobby, obtaining photos of animals for adoption promotion, adoption counseling, and assisting the public at the front desk. Placing a trained volunteer in the lobby during peak hours to assist visitors as they arrive and to answer questions could help staff with the intensive demand to provide high quality customer service while dealing with a high volume of phone calls and visitors. Volunteers are urgently needed to provide socialization, behavioral enrichment, and adoption counseling for cats. An open dialogue between CCDAS management, staff, the Volunteer Coordinator, and volunteer leadership can promote innovative ways to expand the volunteer presence at CCDAS. 12. Provide innovative positive alternatives to keep cats and dogs in the home when admission to the shelter is not the best choice (alternatives to intake). CCDAS has established a strong foundation for this program by offering pet food and vouchers for spay/neuter surgery, and there is enormous potential to expand the provision of alternatives to shelter admission. Behavior and training support, a veterinary care assistance fund, pet -friendly housing resources, temporary crisis foster homes, and providing a courtesy listing of pets available for adoption from private homes are all innovative programs that have provided successful alternatives to intake at municipal shelters in other communities. Additionally, members of the public surrendering underage kittens should be encouraged to enroll as foster homes and receive resources, training, and support to keep the kittens in their home until they are of adequate age to return for immediate adoption at CCDAS or Humane Society Naples. Finders interested in keeping stray animals with no identification could also be enlisted as foster homes for the duration of the animal's stray holding period while excellent photos and an accurate description are posted on the CCDAS website in hopes of owner reunification. 13. Visit regional shelters with highly successful population management strategies. Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center has been implementing many of these progressive municipal animal shelter programs and would serve as an excellent nearby resource and model for CCDAS. Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services also demonstrates successful alternative -to -intake, return -to -field, and other innovative programs that would be useful to see in action. CCDAS management, staff, and volunteers would all benefit from visiting these shelters as well as Humane Society Naples in person to determine what programs and philosophies would be applicable for CCDAS. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program ( University of Florida $ 2 �.µ Packet Page -1116- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Lone Term Goals: 1. Redeploy shelter resources including program support and facility upgrades to increase live release for cats. The striking disparity between canine and feline live release rates at CCDAS necessitates management -level allocation of attention to the specific needs of cats. The majority of staff time, physical space, and policy language targets dogs; strengthening the organizational commitment to cats will be essential to meeting CCDAS' goals for progressive sheltering and improved overall animal live release. Examples of feline -specific priorities include improved and increased housing in the adoption area, improved housing in the stray hold building, enhanced enrichment and marketing activities, and alternative live -release options such as rescue partnerships and return -to -field programs. 2. Schedule intake of cats and dogs to ensure humane and efficient movement through the shelter system to an appropriate outcome (managed admission). Deferring admission for owner surrenders empowers the shelter to remain within the capacity for care while also maximizing each animal's opportunity for a live release. There is now a strong precedent established by municipal shelters around the country for admitting owner -surrendered animals by appointment determined by available space. Many animal owners are willing to keep their pet temporarily knowing that survival potential in the shelter will be improved by waiting a few days or weeks, particularly when other resources such as pet food, behavior guidance, low cost veterinary care options, and photo listing on the internet are offered in the interim. The shelter always has the discretion to offer immediate admission to animals in imminent risk, and deferment of even a small number of surrenders at a controlled time increases the flexibility of the shelter to serve emergency admits more effectively. Communication during the surrender process should strive to elicit a thorough medical and behavior history while also establishing transparency about the chances of live release for that specific animal. 3. Revise county code to eliminate mandatory hold times for puppies, kittens, and adult cats without identification. Redefining these animals to allow immediate adoption or transfer to rescue partners alleviates the strain on housing capacity, reduces the likelihood of infectious disease outbreaks, and increases the shelter's life-saving capacity. Hillsborough County has instituted a very progressive policy to target use of the stray holding period for animals most likely to be reclaimed (i.e. animals with identification). Their ordinance would be a good model for Collier County to consider. 4. Remove barriers to optimal community cat management. Expanding the role of return -to -field and community cat management support programs in Collier County is critical to CCDAS' goal of improving the live release rate for cats. The TNR Memorandum of Understanding established in support of a pilot program for TNR demonstrated that TNR plays an important role in humane community cat management in Collier County; however, at this time, the MOU has become an administrative barrier to maximizing the contribution of TNR to humane community animal control and nuisance mitigation. Replacing the existing MOU with a policy that enhances use of TNR as an alternative to high euthanasia rates of cats will allow the necessary step that CCDAS must take to Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1117- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. move forward with its life-saving goals for cats: redirect healthy thriving stray adult cats to programs that provide sterilization, vaccination, and return to the location where they were found. 5. Implement a structured staff training program in customer service that promotes open, supportive communication with potential adopters and members of the public surrendering animals. There are many excellent models for basing the adoption process around a structured yet positive conversation between staff and customers that emphasizes determining and shaping expectations to maximize the chances of success in each adoption. Trained volunteers can also be highly effective ambassadors to improve customer service for potential adopters and all shelter visitors. Resources are available through the Humane Society of the United States and many others, but ultimately internal dialogue, improved staffing at the front desk, mentorship, and formal internal training will be critical. Achieving CCDAS' goals for an improved live release rate will require an organizational commitment to improved customer service by reducing staff stress and supporting staff with the time and skills necessary to serve the public effectively. 6. Extend adoption hours to increase public access. Many shelters find evenings and both weekend days to be prime times for adopter foot traffic. Scheduling staff in shifts to accommodate animal husbandry activities earlier in the day with an emphasis on customer service in the afternoons and early evenings, particularly on weekends, can be highly effective. CCDAS could consider a trial with extended hours for adoptions on one weeknight (Wednesdays) and Sundays in addition to existing Saturday hours during the summer. Closing to the public for one day during the week such as Mondays could help to balance the increase in staffing demands. 7. Establish a community coalition among key organizations with the overall goal of reducing the reliance on euthanasia as a population management tool in Collier County. Essential partners would include CCDAS, Humane Society Naples, Collier Spay & Neuter Clinic, and rescue and Trap - Neuter -Return (TNR) groups active in the county. This coalition should initiate a formalized process for community collaboration as the directors of key agencies meet regularly to establish goals, develop strategies, assess outcomes, coordinate resources, and facilitate communication with the goal of reducing euthanasia of animals in Collier County. The coalition should compile and share community -wide animal sheltering statistics on a monthly basis, regularly review progress toward goals, and adjust strategies frequently based on this feedback. Together, the key agencies would seize opportunities for novel approaches found to be successful in other communities, such as mega-adoptathons, foster to adopt, owner retention support, and increased access to spay/neuter services. There are existing resources for building community collaboration that hold great promise for Collier County including Target Zero (www.target-zero.org) and Pets for Life (http://www.humanesociety.org/about/departments/pets-for-life). 8. Cultivate an organizational culture that promotes innovation and embraces opportunities. To illustrate, the default attitude of all staff and management to suggestions and potential improvements should be "yes". Rejecting barriers and valuing problem -solving opens the door to further discussion, brain -storming, and collaboration. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1118- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Recordkeeping Recommendations Many of the consultation recommendations for CCDAS necessitate efficient use of staff time and effective communication throughout the shelter. Utilizing the shelter's management software program Chameleon to its full potential will be critical as CCDAS implements these initiatives. Chameleon is a powerful tool and should be used more proactively to ensure consistency in treatments, institute adequate recordkeeping, and improve deployment of staffing resources. The following recommendations are necessary to fulfill the potential for enhanced clarity and efficiency that electronic medical records offer. Complete and accurate information on each animal gathered in one place through the Chameleon record is essential for CCDAS to fulfill its responsibility to animal welfare and public safety. The ASV Guidelines state, "Basic elements of a record should include: the identifier, results of microchip scan, microchip number if present, source of animal, dates of entry and departure, outcome, species, age, gender, physical description (breed and colors), and available medical and behavioral information." Ensure that technology access is sufficient to allow convenient access to Chameleon in key areas of the shelter. Computer terminal access needs to be close and convenient for all animal care activities, particularly for intake processing, veterinary services, adoption counseling, and kennel management. Portable computer access in the form of laptops and/or tablets facilitate the reviewing and updating of records in animal housing areas. Reliable, continuous wireless network access throughout the entirety of all shelter buildings is necessary in order to conduct efficient medical records entries and population rounds. 2. Enhance Chameleon utilization as a necessary population management tool. Chameleon offers significant potential to aid in planning decisions for the population. Computer records should contain all the relevant information about each animal's history, medical information, behavior observations, and outcome all in one access point. Breed labeling is a complex and multifaceted responsibility of sheltering organizations; internal consistency with use of breed designations to reflect physical appearance will facilitate accurate data collection. The Population Manager and Team should be able to use Chameleon for a detailed length of stay analysis as well as during rounds for individual animal planning. Appoint an internal Chameleon Task Force committee to facilitate improved Chameleon use throughout the shelter. The Task Force should include representatives from throughout shelter operations (animal care specialists, senior animal care specialists, veterinary services, animal control officers, front desk staff, and management) and should meet at regularly designated times. The Task Force can develop a time frame with implementation goals, develop a plan to seek mentorship (see below), identify and address obstacles to transition, and schedule internal training sessions. 4. Identify local mentors to model effective use of Chameleon. Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services and Hillsborough Pet Resource Center are two examples of high -performing Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1119- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. shelters that utilize Chameleon as integral to their operations. The internal Chameleon Task Force should seek out opportunities to send staff members to an organization such as these on a set schedule to shadow their equivalent job positions on efficient use of Chameleon. 5. Establish Chameleon literacy as a basic job expectation for all staff. The investment in staff training in comprehensive use of Chameleon will be well returned in increased efficiency and accuracy. Training options include the annual national Chameleon Software Conference held in each year, in- house training with a representative from Chameleon, conference calls with Chameleon technical support, and in-service staff training meetings led by other staff. It would be prudent to designate one or two staff on the Chameleon Task Force with anticipated longevity in the organization to take the lead on seeking out ways to maximize Chameleon functions, finding training opportunities, and training others on new skills. 6. Consider bringing in an outside Chameleon efficiency consultant for intensive staff training and to provide recommendations for effective program use specific to CCDAS. The cost for this training could be well justified by the increased efficiency and accuracy yielded from streamlined Chameleon usage. The Task Force may also identify particularly helpful contacts at local mentor shelters who could be hired to conduct internal on-site training at CCDAS. 7. Reconcile the kennel inventory with Chameleon records throughout all shelter buildings every day. Maintaining an accurate location record in Chameleon for each animal in the shelter at all times is essential. Fortunately, use of the "Quick Kennel" system makes this process rapid and user- friendly. One staff member should be assigned the task of updating the kennel inventory for dogs, cats, and all other species each morning. This task does not necessarily need to be completed by a Senior Animal Care Specialist. 8. Utilize the Basic Data Matrix from the National Federation of Humane Societies to collect and report data. This minimum data matrix defines the data an animal sheltering organization should collect, serves as a common language for data collection across the wide spectrum of agencies, and allows organizations to benchmark their productivity against other organizations. Focusing on this data reporting strategy would be more useful to CCDAS at this time than using the Asilomar Accords, which are not currently providing CCDAS with accurate intake and outcome data. [See Resources folder] Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1120- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Veterinary Services Recommendations Shelter medicine is truly a unique blend of both population and individual animal medicine. Complete veterinary care of shelter animals requires focused expertise combining elements of epidemiology, infectious disease control, behavioral care, surgery, and shelter management. More specifically the shelter medicine practitioner must have an expanded understanding in areas including, but not limited, to: shelter facility design and operation; husbandry (including housing, nutrition, cleaning and disinfection); vaccination; common shelter infectious disease and behavior problem prevention, diagnosis and treatment; resource management and risk analysis; strategies for control of companion animal overpopulation; personnel management; companion animal welfare, public health protection and disaster response. Shelter medicine practitioners must also be well versed in legal, regulatory, ethical and emotional aspects of shelter animal care. This is in addition to a solid foundation in traditional medical and surgical veterinary disciplines. The primary responsibility of the shelter veterinarian is assurance of the health and welfare of every animal in the shelter. No other employee has such an advanced level of training and expertise to assess and manage medical and behavioral issues of sheltered animals. This involves the care of individual animals, population management, and development of medical protocols. To be effective: • The veterinarian must have an open and efficient system of seamless communication with the animal care team and management. • The veterinarian should have sufficient protected time available for daily contact with every animal in the shelter, animal examinations, rounds, surgery, and medical procedures. • The veterinarian should have additional protected time for protocol development, staff training, systematic reviews, and professional development. • The veterinarian must have the support of management in creating and implementing protocols for animal care based on current shelter medicine practice standards. According to the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, "Health is not merely the absence of disease or injury but is also closely tied to an animal's physical and mental well-being. Proper medical management and health care for shelter animals is an absolute necessity and must include attention to overall well-being. It is commonly accepted that animal shelters have a responsibility to provide for the health and welfare of all animals who enter their care... Shelter medical programs must include veterinary supervision and the participation of trained staff to provide evaluation, preventive care, diagnosis and treatment... Shelter healthcare protocols should support individual animals regaining and maintaining a state of physical health and are essential for maintaining an overall healthy population by reducing the frequency and severity of disease. Individual animal welfare must be maintained within the balance of decisions and practices that support the overall population. Comprehensive shelter medical programs that begin on intake and continue throughout each animal's shelter stay are the foundation of a shelter housing a population of increasingly healthy animals. Decline of animal health and welfare after intake; sick or injured animals languishing without proper treatment; Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1121- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. wide scale disease outbreaks; animals dying as a result of shelter -acquired disease or injury; and frequent zoonotic disease transmission in the shelter are indicators of a poor healthcare program." Immediate Recommendations: 1. Remove animals with signs of infectious disease from the general population and medical clinic and house them in a designated isolation space. ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care: "Animals with a suspected infectious disease must be isolated until diagnosis or subsequent treatment determines them to be low risk to the general population. It is unacceptable to allow animals with severe infectious disease to remain in the population." Cats with clinical signs of respiratory infection should be moved to isolation where staff practices appropriate levels of biosecurity when providing care. Dogs with respiratory infections should be housed in Building 5. Animals with respiratory infections that are selected for treatment and placed on an adoption or transfer pathway are also priority candidates for foster care. Ringworm is a contagious disease of public health significance; animals with suspected ringworm infections should not be housed in the general population or medical clinic and must be isolated. Newly arrived animals or animals "reserved" for special interests should not be housed in Building 5 due to the significant risk of exposure to infectious disease (see "Facilities" recommendations). 2. Conduct rounds at least once every 24 hours to visually observe and monitor the medical and behavioral health of every animal. ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care: "Rounds must be conducted at least once every 24 hours by a trained individual in order to visually observe and monitor the health and well-being of every animal. Shelter medical staff must regularly monitor the status of individual animals and the population as a whole. " Daily medical rounds represent the foundation of an effective animal healthcare program. Uncertainty regarding an animal's medical or behavioral condition and treatment plan can delay movement of an animal through the shelter system and contribute to crowding and poor welfare. Visually observe every animal and its environment prior to cleaning, taking note of food consumption, water consumption, urination, defecation, attitude, behavior, ambulation, and signs of stress, illness, or injury. All animals in group housing must be observed daily for warning signs including excessive hiding, agonistic behaviors (bullying or resource guarding), and loss of appetite. Rounds can be conducted by the veterinarian, veterinary technician, or a trained staff person. Create a daily action list for the veterinary services team based on observations from daily rounds. [See the Daily Veterinary Checklist in the Resources folder] 3. Vaccinate all animals over 4 weeks of age on or before intake, including those who are sick, injured, lactating, quarantined, and feral. ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care: "Animals must be vaccinated with core vaccines at or prior to intake..." Follow industry guidelines for vaccine selection and administration as recommended in the shelter -specific best practices provided in the 2011 American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccination Guidelines and 2013 American Association of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report. Discontinue use of leptospirosis and coronavirus vaccines for dogs. Provide a second DHPP or FVRCP vaccine two Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida sm Packet Page -1122- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. weeks later for adults, and vaccinate juveniles every two weeks while housed in the shelter until they reach 18-20 weeks of age. Administer intranasal Bordetella + Parainfluenza vaccine to dogs and puppies. Feral or fractious cats can be safely vaccinated in their trap or wire transfer cage by using a trap comb to confine them to one end. Train staff on recognition of vaccine reactions with a plan of action if a reaction is suspected. [See the AAHA and AAFP Vaccine Guidelines documents in the Resources folder.] 4. Provide pain management of appropriate strength and duration to relieve pain. Failure to provide treatment for pain is unacceptable according to all industry guidelines. ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care: "Pain must be recognized and treated to alleviate suffering. Analgesia must be an appropriate strength and duration to alleviate pain. Animals must be reassessed periodically to provide ongoing pain relief as needed. When adequate pain relief cannot be achieved, transfer to a facility that can meet the animal's needs must be provided....lt is unacceptable to not provide treatment for pain." All veterinary care staff must review and embrace the guidance provided in the 2015 AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines. Staff must combine findings from physical examination (i.e. suspect recent trauma), individual behavior, and knowledge of the degree of pain associated with particular surgical procedures, injuries, and/or illnesses to assess pain. Animals must be reassessed daily or at defined intervals to provide ongoing pain relief as needed. When adequate relief cannot be achieved, transfer to another facility must be provided. Provide formal training for staff regarding recognition of pain in animals. Pre- and post-operative analgesia is required for animals undergoing elective surgery in the shelter, including spaying and neutering. The current analgesia protocols are inadequate, and most animals leave the shelter the day of surgery with owners/adopters who are not counseled or skilled to recognize pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely accepted mainstay for management of perioperative pain in veterinary medicine. [See the 2015 AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines document and the Humane Alliance dog/cat analgesia charts in the Resources folder] Identify shelter animals that are experiencing moderate to severe anxiety, fear, or kennel stress, and provide treatment. ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care: "Staff must be trained to recognize body language and other behaviors that indicate animal stress, pain and suffering..... Animals must be monitored daily to detect trends or changes in well-being and respond to their behavioral needs." Implement the use of trazodone in dogs exhibiting signs of behavioral deterioration, kennel stress, anxiety, or fear, including dogs who have only recently entered the shelter. Utilize the sample dosing sheets provided and identify a mechanism for how veterinary technicians should identify and begin dogs on trazodone, with veterinary supervision. Train staff to monitor for side effects and to know when an appropriate dose has been achieved. [See the Canine Trazadone Protocol in the Resources folder] 6. Adhere to the published Association of Shelter Veterinarians veterinary medical care guidelines for spay -neuter programs. There are multiple components of the shelter spay -neuter service that require immediate attention to improve quality, including record keeping, anesthetic management, and postoperative care. Veterinary care staff should review and embrace recommended procedures in the 2008 ASV Spay -Neuter Guidelines. Mask or chamber induction with inhalant anesthetic must Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1123- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. not be performed routinely and should be avoided whenever possible. Mask maintenance during surgery should be minimized for patient and staff safety. Continuously monitor animals recovering from anesthesia. This may be best accomplished by creating a recovery "beach" area in one corner of the medical clinic space. The medical team should visit other model shelter spay -neuter services to gain knowledge of current best practices for efficiency and patient care. The best model is Humane Alliance in Asheville, NC (http://humanealliance.org/). This organization offers high -quality - high volume spay/neuter training for veterinarians (http://humanealliance.org/vet-training) and for entire teams (http://humanealliance.org/team-training). The use of a permanent tattoo is strongly recommended to mark cats and dogs at the time of spaying or neutering surgery. [See the 2008 ASV Spay -Neuter Guidelines document in the Resources folder.] 7. Eliminate barriers to discharge from the shelter environment for animals with medical concerns by embracing foster -to -adopt programs and collaborating with transfer partners. The current philosophy of housing animals in the shelter in order to medicate them or restricting them from adoption/foster/transfer pathways because of medical concerns directly contributes to overcrowding and poor animal welfare. Members of the community (fosters, adopters, owners) are capable and willing to provide care to these animals, which will alleviate strain on housing and staff capacity at the shelter and provide a much better environment for recovery for the animals. Animals who are adopted but not able to undergo spay -neuter surgery should be enrolled as foster - to -adopt candidates and not housed in the shelter. Animals should not be housed in the medical clinic long-term because daily care consumes time that must be focused on meeting the medical needs of the entire shelter population and improving animal flow to live outcomes. With exception for aggressive animals, legal custody cases, or animals with poor prognosis for recovery, all animals in the shelter should be actively promoted for adoption or transfer, regardless of medical needs 8. Develop a written emergency medical treatment protocol to provide appropriate and timely care for any animal who is injured, in distress, or showing signs of significant illness. ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care: "An emergency care plan must be in place. Staff should be trained to recognize conditions that require emergency care." Include provisions for when the veterinarian is on-site but occupied, when the veterinarian is off-site but available by telephone to give recommendations, and for when the veterinarian is not available. Include a list of signs and conditions that constitute an emergency. Note conditions that routinely warrant euthanasia without prior exam by a veterinarian. Ensure that all officers, animal care staff and foster parents receive training in recognition of emergency conditions. Include a protocol for euthanasia decisions required during the legal stray hold period. The shelter can develop a contract with a local emergency clinic for after-hours care. Officers can transport animals for stabilization or euthanasia if the attending veterinarian deems it medically necessary. Typically in these relationships, the clinic has standing approval for a specified amount (i.e. $100-200 per animal), which allows for examination, pain management, and fluid therapy. Additional diagnostics and treatment must be approved by a shelter supervisor. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida s Packet Page -1124- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Next Steps: 1. Develop written protocols for disease prevention and management, to include disease recognition, communication, decision-making, treatment, and monitoring. Protocols for administering medications for management of common diseases should be developed in consultation with the veterinarian and provided to staff. All treatments should be documented in the patient's medical record. In each protocol, include sufficient detail to allow the medical staff to provide adequate care in the veterinarian's absence. This includes: indications for treatment, description of how to monitor the animal, indications to end treatment, and directions for supportive care. Utilize dosing charts by weight for commonly prescribed medications and confirm that the dose prescribed is adequate (the calculated dose of doxycycline compounded in the shelter for administration to cats was 10-15 times below the recommended therapeutic dose of 10mg/kg). Use appropriate dosages and duration in accordance with published recommendations to decrease the occurrence of bacterial resistance. [See the Koret Sample URI Treatment Protocol and ISCAID Guidelines for Antimicrobial Therapy of Canine Pyoderma in the Resources folder.] 2. Develop comprehensive biosecurity protocols based on a current understanding of principles of shelter medicine. In animal shelters, frequent animal turnover often leads to movement of animals that may be incubating diseases. Insufficient housing unit size (especially severe for cats in holding and isolation), noise, crowding, and unmet needs for enrichment may contribute to stress, compromised immunity, and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. Although the threat of infectious disease entering and spreading within the shelter can be minimized, it can never be eliminated, and biosecurity protocols and staff training are critically needed. Protocols should include indications for use of personal protective equipment, such as gloves, boots, and gowns, instructions for frequent hand sanitation, and step-by-step instructions for monitoring and medicating infectious animals housed in isolation. Provide dedicated clothing (scrub tops, smocks, lab coats, gowns, jump suits) that are worn only during "dirty" activities, such as cleaning, treating sick animals, or euthanasia. Staff must change to clean clothing (especially tops) after these activities and before proceeding to handle healthy animals, especially new intakes. 3. Develop a detailed written protocol and train staff to perform timely intake processing, including gathering history, identification, examination (health status and age determination), vaccination, and parasite treatment. During intake, staff should solicit medical and behavioral information from owners and finders and any additional history or information about possible ownership. Finders and owners must be asked if the animal has bitten or scratched any person in the past 10 days (to pursue required 10 day rabies quarantine prior to final disposition of the animal if necessary). Reasons for surrender should be obtained, including additional information regarding past aggression or behavior/medical concerns. Assign two staff members to perform intake processing within one hour of the animal's arrival before moving to their selected housing area. Train staff to assess body condition score, determine age and sex, and correctly identify breed at intake. The protocol should contain step-by-step instructions for physical examination and a clear plan of action for reporting medical problems at intake and tracking responses in the computerized medical Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1125- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. record. Record examination findings (both normal and abnormal) and any treatments in the computerized medical record. Provide computer workstations (even a laptop) in the intake processing areas to facilitate proper record keeping and improve efficiency. Implement and enforce biosecurity precautions to reduce the risk of fomite transmission of infectious diseases during intake processing. 4. Develop and implement a comprehensive microchip identification protocol. Require use of universal scanners in all areas of the shelter, including front desk, intake processing, euthanasia, medical clinic, and animal control vehicles. Require scanning at each of the following points: in the field for immediate reunification with owner, as part of the intake examination upon entry to the shelter, at the time of medical exam/microchip implantation, at the time of adoption, transfer, or move to and from foster care, and prior to euthanasia. Train all staff and ACOS on proper microchip scanning technique and post a scanning technique diagram in all relevant areas of the shelter. To develop proficiency and confidence with universal scanners which require slow scanning speeds, train staff by scanning live animals with known microchip identification. [See the Griffin Microchip Scanning Protocol and the Microchip Scanning Diagram in the Resources folder] 5. Increase medical staffing capacity to allow efficient completion of daily surgeries and provide support for medical assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Surgical efficiency is maximized with one veterinarian and 2 to 3 technicians or assistants to provide high-quality and humane anesthesia and perioperative monitoring. Equivalent surgical caseload can be accomplished in half the current time required if the veterinarian remains in the surgical suite focused on surgery. Meanwhile, the technicians and assistants will anesthetize, prep, and recover animals in the clinic space. The veterinarian must focus on tasks that require a veterinary degree and license - this does not include animal restraint, surgical prep, cleaning of cages, or evaluating routine fecal flotations. A licensed or experienced veterinary technician can perform diagnostics, recheck evaluations, and foster care appointments to expedite animal flow to outcomes. Increased medical staffing or additional staff training will allow for veterinary services staff coverage on weekends to maintain daily oversight of the medical health of the population. 6. Revise and streamline the process for submitting vet request paperwork for medical exams. The veterinarian or technician should examine the animal, initiate a treatment plan (may include monitoring, dietary recommendations, priority for foster or transfer, isolation, or administration of medications based on written treatment protocols), and record all findings, recommendations, and treatments in the Chameleon medical record. This process should occur within 24 hours of a vet request submission. The ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care state that "Appropriate medical care must be provided in a timely fashion and documentation must be made of all medical care rendered to each animal." Staff should use similar laminated vet request signage in dog kennels as is available in cat housing to alert the medical staff that a vet request is pending for a particular animal. If volunteers/staff submit frequent or redundant vet requests, consider implementing a communication strategy such as a vet request binder with log sheets. Once a condition is addressed, and a treatment/monitoring plan is noted on the log sheet, volunteers and staff can see Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida 1.71 Packet Page -1126- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. that the veterinary services team is managing the animal's condition and refrain from submission of redundant requests. [See the Daily Veterinary Check List log sheet in the Resource folder.] 7. Spay and neuter highly adoptable pets as soon as possible. Schedule surgery on the first day possible prior to adoption. This allows adopters to take their new pet home on the day of adoption to decrease length of stay and crowding in the shelter as well as operating expenses. Institute kennel signage for animals who have recently had surgery to alert volunteers and staff regarding exercise restriction and facilitate monitoring. Spaying or neutering cats and dogs awaiting adoption for more than a few weeks is strongly recommended as the rapid decline in spraying, marking, and fighting and the elimination of heat behavior will reduce animal stress. 8. Utilize Chameleon to manage accurate medical records and to schedule re -check examinations, follow-up vaccinations and parasite treatments. A veterinary technician or assistant can print a daily to-do list to perform these tasks on schedule. Record all medical treatments in the animal's Chameleon record. Include detailed reports of history if known, exam findings, diagnostics performed, diagnosis, and treatment plan (including dose of medications), including monitoring and recheck evaluation findings. Ensure compliance with the state veterinary practice act and DEA regulations regarding medical record-keeping. 9. Institute a comprehensive parasite control program with efficacy against intestinal parasites, heartworms, and fleas. Control of parasites presenting human health risk is essential. Dogs available for adoption are infected with hookworms and roundworms, which are zoonotic pathogens of concern for volunteers, visitors, and adopters, particularly children. These parasites are shed into the environment, where they contaminate the play yards, walking areas, and kennel buildings. The ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care state that "All dogs and cats must be dewormed for roundworms and hookworms before leaving the shelter." Deworm adult dogs and cats with pyrantel pamoate at admission and 2 weeks later. Deworm puppies and kittens with pyrantel pamoate at admission and continuing every two weeks until they reach 16 weeks of age. Administer monthly parasite prevention to adult animals. Develop protocols for recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of diarrhea to include empiric, broad-spectrum deworming. Basic fecal flotation can be an insensitive diagnostic test for intestinal parasites, and can be reserved for animals that do not respond to deworming. 10. Continue to support canine playgroups for enrichment and protection of behavioral well-being. Dogs with clinical signs of respiratory infection or diarrhea should not attend playgroup. Asymptomatic heartworm positive dogs should be eligible to attend playgroup and exercise off leash with monitoring for onset of clinical signs and exercise restriction if signs are noted. Once adulticide therapy (melarsomine injection) is administered, strict exercise restriction is absolutely required. Administration of monthly macrocyclic lactone preventive and a course of doxycycline or minocycline can decrease inflammation and sterilize existing heartworms. [See American Heartworm Society 2014 Canine Guidelines in the Resources folder] Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1127- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. 11. Provide appropriate husbandry for exotic species. Develop written protocols and train staff to provide care to all species sheltered. For example, rabbits require unlimited amounts of hay, opportunities to chew, forage, and exercise, and they require hiding spots. Reptiles require specific environmental conditions, including attention to lighting, temperature, humidity, and enclosure substrate and design. Exotic species should be transferred to rescue organizations that are better equipped to meet their unique needs for humane care. 12. Develop and implement sanitation protocols for the medical clinic that are effective against common shelter infectious diseases. Equipment, cages and the nebulizer must be disinfected with a parvocidal disinfectant, such as Accel or Trifectant. Quaternary ammonium compounds, such as Roccal and Kennel Care, should not be used in the medical clinic because these are inappropriate products for use in feline areas due to toxicity concerns. Cats and kittens with upper respiratory infection may be shedding calicivirus, which is an unenveloped virus that requires a parvocidal disinfectant. Alcohol is not effective against most of the common shelter infectious diseases of concern, including panleukopenia, parvovirus, and calicivirus. Long Term Goals: 1. Install intake kennels for dogs in the sally port. Intake vaccination must be performed within one hour of the animal arriving at the shelter. After vaccination and health status evaluation, adoptable dogs should be moved to housing in Buildings 3 or 4. Dogs with signs of infectious disease must be housed in Building 5. Dogs with non-infectious medical concerns requiring close monitoring should be housed in the small intake room with four runs in the middle of the sally port and next to the medical clinic. Aggressive dogs or dogs on rabies quarantine should be housed in Building 5. Utilize volunteers in the veterinary services area. Volunteers can help improve overall surgical efficiency by walking dogs to and from surgery, cleaning instruments and cages, and monitoring patients in recovery after surgery. 3. Include veterinary services staff members in population rounds. Population rounds are designed to be a collaborative process, involving staff members from varying departments. Medical staff members should participate in these rounds as they can provide valuable insight on particular animals. Furthermore, veterinary technicians can also use this time to identify surgical candidates, identify animals exhibiting signs of illness, and select candidates for medical foster/transfer. Create protocols regarding foster care. Provide written and oral training to foster parents regarding their responsibilities, risks of disease transmission, and steps to minimize these risks. Establish routine recheck appointments at specified intervals to ensure animals are responding to current treatment, and if not, allow for treatment changes to be made in a timely manner. Establish a tracking and scheduling system for provision of routine preventive care to foster pets, including vaccinations and parasite control. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida 1W Packet Page -1128- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Euthanasia Recommendations Euthanasia, by its very name, means a "good death." The goal of euthanasia policies and procedures in the shelter should be to provide the most humane and caring experience for the animal being euthanized. The best practice for euthanasia of cats and dogs is known as EBI — Euthanasia by Injection of sodium pentobarbital. However, euthanasia encompasses more than the injection of the euthanasia drug. It begins with staff training and oversight and involves all stages of the animal's experience: identification for euthanasia, room environment, handling and restraint, sedation, administration of the euthanasia drug, and confirmation of death. The ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters state that, "When performing euthanasia in a shelter, each individual animal must be treated with respect. A veterinarian with appropriate training and expertise for the species involved should be consulted to ensure that proper procedures are used. Any euthanasia method used in a shelter must quickly induce loss of consciousness followed by death, while ensuring the death is as free from pain, distress, anxiety, or apprehension as possible. The most humane methods used for euthanasia of shelter animals are intravenous (IV) or intraperitoneal (IP) injection of a sodium pentobarbital solution... To avoid causing undue stress and anxiety, the least amount of physical restraint necessary to perform the procedures safely must be used. Pre -euthanasia drugs should be administered to animals that are aggressive, severely distressed or frightened... Death must be verified by multiple methods by trained staff before any animal's body is disposed... A separate euthanasia room should be designated for euthanasia in a quiet area away from the main pattern of traffic to minimize distractions and interruptions." Immediate Recommendations: 1. Train the euthanasia staff in the proper methods for verifying unconsciousness. The shelter veterinarian must train the staff to conduct and interpret palpebral responses and limb withdrawal responses. Both responses must be assessed prior to intracardiac injections. Intracardiac injections are unacceptable unless it has been reliably verified that the animal is unconscious, comatose, or anesthetized. If the animal still has either a blink or a toe -pinch reflex, either give the animal more time for the pre -euthanasia anesthetic drugs to take effect or administer additional anesthetic drugs. [See HSUS Euthanasia Training Manual in the Resource folder.] 2. Train the euthanasia staff on the proper use of a microchip scanner. Microchip scanning is a life- saving procedure that must be conducted correctly and is not subject to short-cuts or personal preferences. Every animal must be scanned with the universal scanner immediately prior to injection of euthanasia solution. Remove all animals from traps or other enclosures prior to scanning. Feral and fractious animals should be tranquilized, removed from the traps, and thoroughly scanned with the universal scanner prior to injection of euthanasia solution. Staff members performing euthanasia must be trained on proper scanning technique with random Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1129- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. evaluation by a supervisor to ensure compliance. Always verify the universal scanner is in good working order by scanning a test chip prior to use. [See the Griffin Microchip Scanning Protocol and the Microchip Scanning Diagram in the Resources folder] Next Steps: Develop a step-by-step protocol for euthanasia based on best practices and post the protocol in the euthanasia room. Train all staff members certified to perform euthanasia with this protocol. All staff must review best practices outlined by the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, the AHA Operational Guide for Euthanasia by Injection, and the HSUS Euthanasia Training Manual. Include an infectious disease control protocol for euthanasia and hold staff accountable for compliance. Staff must wear PPE when performing euthanasia for animals with signs of infectious disease due to the potential risk of fomite transmission. [See the AHA Euthanasia Guide and the HSUS Euthanasia Guide in the Resource folder] 2. Train the euthanasia staff in canine and feline body language and humane restraint techniques. A minimum of two staff members should conduct euthanasia together to ensure animal and staff safety. Fearful or fractious cats can be safely injected with pre -euthanasia sedatives intramuscularly (IM) by using a trap comb or plexiglass shield fitted to the current feral cat dens. Humane low -stress restraint techniques will permit use of small -gauge needles for IM injection of pre -euthanasia drugs to induce anesthesia. [See HSUS Euthanasia Training Manual in the Resource folder.] 3. Schedule euthanasia to occur at the beginning of the day prior to increases in activity and foot traffic throughout the shelter and sally port. Staff assigned to euthanasia must be permitted to perform this task without interruption. Create "do not disturb" signage to minimize interruptions during the euthanasia process. Interruptions are stressful for animals and staff and create distractions that may prevent a smooth, safe and dignified procedure. Animals must not be left unattended after sedative or euthanasia solution has been administered. Schedule owner requested euthanasia by appointment. Long Term Goals: 1. Create a dedicated quiet room for performing euthanasia, such as the room currently housing the crematory. [See "Facilities Recommendations"] The room should have adequate lighting and equipment for performing euthanasia humanely. Animals should not be permitted to observe or hear the euthanasia of another animal Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida No Packet Page -1130- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Sanitation Recommendations According to the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, "Good sanitation is an integral part of humane animal housing. Proper cleaning and disinfection practices help reduce the transmission of infectious diseases to both animals and people, and result in a cleaner and healthier environment. Protocols for proper sanitation are essential for any sheltering program. Providing education and training as well as ensuring compliance with those protocols is also essential." Careful and effective cleaning and disinfection by well-trained staff is a key component of infectious disease control and reducing the dose of infectious agents in the environment. A clean shelter encourages adoptions and public support as well as protects animals from illness. Cleaning represents the physical removal of organic material (feces, urine, and food) from surfaces prior to application of a disinfectant, and practices should be in place to complete the cleaning process humanely, minimizing stress to the shelter animals. Disinfection is the inactivation of harmful pathogens by application of a properly selected and diluted product with adequate contact time for the killing process. Sanitation is the combination of the cleaning and disinfection processes. Standardization of cleaning protocols and training reduces confusion, improves compliance, and ensures that effective protocols are in place. Providing staff with sufficient written guidance, training and supplies, and ensuring that the facility is arranged for easy and effective cleaning and disinfection, can serve as the foundation for a sound infectious disease control program. Immediate Recommendations: 1. Use appropriate disinfectant products with correct dilution and sufficient contact time. Quaternary ammonium products should not be used in feline and small mammal housing areas due to toxicity concerns and they are not effective against common and deadly viruses such as panleukopenia and calicivirus. Trifectant is a safer and more appropriate product to use in these areas. Use Trifectant tablets in spray bottles to make preparation less complex and error -free for staff. Trifectant requires a 10 -minute contact time. • For daily cleaning in the dog kennels, use the Kennel Kare quaternary ammonium product at the appropriate setting (setting C, not setting B) on the hose -end sprayer to achieve 2 oz. per gallon. Concentrations exceeding 2 oz/gallon are not warranted because of skin toxicity and no enhanced killing activity for pathogens. Because Kennel Kare is toxic to skin, it must be rinsed from all housing surfaces prior to animal contact. Incorporate Wysiwash as the disinfectant for all dog housing areas. Unlike Kennel Kare, Wysiwash kills parvovirus. Wysiwash is an easy-to-use and inexpensive disinfectant for all the dog runs, walkways, and outside concrete pens. Wysiwash requires a 10 -minute contact time. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1131- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. All spray bottles and hose -end sprayers used for cleaning or disinfecting products should be clearly labeled with the product name, dilution, date prepared, and instructions on how to prepare. According to the manufacturer's instructions, Trifectant® 1% solution should be prepared fresh at least weekly or more often if the solution changes colors or becomes contaminated with debris. Bleach solutions (4 oz/gallon) must be made fresh each day prior to use. Reduce use of resources and time by sanitizing only one food bowl for each dog daily. Use one food bowl per dog in each run. Bowls can be cleaned daily using a degreasing detergent, such as Dawn dish detergent, then sanitized in the correct dilution of bleach (4 oz/gallon) or in Wysiwash for 10 minutes before being rinsed and allowed to air dry. This equates to 30 bowls per building instead of 120. Complete sanitation of all food and water bowls used should be performed between new occupants of runs. 3. Utilize spot cleaning for all occupied cat cages and communal rooms in Buildings 1 and 2 on a daily basis. The ASV Guidelines state "Occupied cages can be cleaned using the "spot cleaning" method, where the animal remains in its cage while the cage is tidied and soiled materials, urine and feces are removed." The cage does not need to be stripped and disinfected as long as the same cat is staying in the cage. In most cases, only daily changes of the litterpan, food, and water are necessary. All other items such as bedding and toys should be left in the cage unless soiled. Soiled surfaces can be cleaned with Trifectant. Spot cleaning is an excellent way to reduce stress of sheltered cats while maintaining a sanitary environment. It is easier on staff, takes less time and money to perform appropriately and can help reduce the incidence of upper respiratory infections. Several staff members already follow this protocol. Ensure consistency by training all staff and trustees. Provide supplies in all cat housing areas for staff/trustees to sanitize and furnish cages. [See Spot Cleaning Protocols for cages and communal rooms in the Resources folder] 4. Thoroughly clean and disinfect all vacated runs, cages, and communal rooms before adding new occupants. Dog runs should be cleaned and scrubbed with Kennel Kare to remove organic debris, rinsed, then Wysiwash applied to all surfaces for at least 10 minutes, followed by rinsing and drying with a squeegee. All bowls and beds should also be disinfected. [See Sanitation Protocols in the Resources folder] Small dog/puppy and cat cages should be stripped, Trifectant sprayed over all surfaces, allowed to sit for 10 minutes, then wiped with a wet cloth. All bowls, litterpans, and disinfectable toys should be cleaned with Dawn dish detergent, soaked in bleach solution (4 oz/gallon) for 10 minutes and rinsed. Non-disinfectable toys should be discarded. [See Sanitation Protocols in the Resources folder] • Group rooms for cats/kittens should be stripped, all surfaces sprayed with Trifectant, and the floor mopped with Trifectant. This is especially important for group rooms housing kittens since Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida on Packet Page -1132- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. they are most susceptible to panleukopenia virus infection. [See Communal Room Disinfection Protocol in the Resources folder] 5. Incorporate signage into the sanitation routine. Clearly label runs and cages as dirty or clean to ensure housing units are completely disinfected between occupants. When an animal leaves the run or cage, label the kennel with the laminated orange dirty sign. This notifies staff to thoroughly sanitize using a detergent and Wysiwash for dogs and Trifectant for cats, prior to placing a new animal in the housing unit. Once the run or cage is sanitized, the sign can be flipped to the green clean side to notify staff that the kennel is ready for a new occupant. 6. Create a daily sanitation protocol for the Building 3 outside pens and train volunteers to follow the protocol. Volunteers that walk dogs and conduct playgroups with dogs from Building 3 use the outside concrete pens on a daily basis. These pens must be cleaned and disinfected at the end of the day so they are ready for use by kennel staff and trustees the next morning. • Pick up poop and dispose of in a lined trash can • Spray the concrete surfaces with Kennel Kare and scrub with a brush to remove organic debris • Rinse with water • Apply Wysiwash to all surfaces (do not rinse) • Allow to air dry overnight Next Steps: 1. Post written sanitation protocols in all animal housing areas and train all staff and trustees to follow the protocols. The ASV Guidelines state that "Protocols must be developed and documented....and updated as needed .... All staff must have access to up-to-date protocols... Sanitation protocols must include removal of gross organic matter, pre -cleaning of surfaces with a detergent or degreaser, application of a disinfectant at the correct concentration and for sufficient time, rinsing, and drying." • All protocols should be distributed to staff and easily visible throughout staff areas. • Formal initial training with supervision and ongoing training is necessary for all cleaning and disinfection protocols. • Dedicate staff to different housing areas to minimize tracking of potential disease agents between housing areas: some staff are assigned to healthy animal areas and other staff are assigned to sick animal areas only. If this is not possible, then staff should move from areas of healthy and most susceptible animals (puppies and kittens) to areas of isolation and sick animals. • Protocols should emphasize safe handling of animals and human health risks. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1133- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. 2. Staff should wear fully protective clothing during sanitation, and this clothing should be removed afterwards. The ASV Guidelines recommend that "Appropriate protective clothing (gloves, impervious gowns, and boots should be used during sanitation of each area, and removed before proceeding to care for other animals...". Clothing can become heavily contaminated during cleaning, especially since the hosing of runs with water under moderate pressure results in spraying of feces and urine on staff. Contaminated staff clothing can be a source of infectious disease contact for animals handled for the remainder of the day. Clothing worn during cleaning should not be worn in other areas of the shelter. Rubber boots, clean plastic aprons or coveralls, gloves, and eye protection should be available at the entrance to each housing area and worn by staff during cleaning and disinfection. This clothing should not be worn outside of the assigned housing area. • Gloves must be changed between different housing areas or sections and definitely after handling a potentially ill animal. Each housing area should have all necessary equipment and supplies to prevent staff from leaving the area in search of missing items. The sanitation equipment and supplies should be inventoried on a regular basis to insure fully stocked areas. Develop and post written step-by-step protocols for cleaning and disinfection of animal control vehicles and equipment. The ASV Guidelines state that "Transport cages and traps, as well as vehicle compartments used for animal transport must be thoroughly disinfected after each use." This includes "all equipment that comes in contact with animals." • Soiled compartments and equipment should be cleaned with Dawn dish detergent or other commercial cleanser and rinsed prior to application of the disinfectant. • Spray bottles containing 1% Trifectant can be used for disinfection of the compartments. The surfaces should be allowed to air dry. • Alternatively, the compartments can be sprayed with Wysiwash since a hose is available in the sallyport and driveway. • After cleaning to remove organic matter, traps and other capture equipment, control poles, and muzzles can be submerged in a rubber tub of 1% Trifectant for 10 minutes for effective disinfection, then rinsed and air-dried. Care must be taken to ensure that all surfaces are submerged. 4. Develop and post written step-by-step protocols for cleaning and disinfection of dishes and litter boxes and train all staff, trustees, volunteers, and ACOS on the protocol. This requires a 3 -step process of cleaning, rinsing, and disinfection. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida MW Packet Page -1134- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • The first step is removal of organic matter by washing the items in the sink containing detergent. • The second step is rinsing to remove the detergent. • The third step is soaking of the cleaned items in bleach (4 oz/gallon) for at least 10 minutes followed by rinsing and air -drying. • Dishes should be cleaned before litter boxes. • Staff should wear gloves while handling dishes and litter boxes to avoid contamination of their hands with potential pathogens. • The sinks must be disinfected with properly diluted bleach after exposure to litter boxes. 5. Empower staff members to participate in monitoring every animal's health and welfare status during sanitation. The ASV Guidelines state that ""Monitoring of each animal's health status should be conducted at least once every 24 hours by a trained individual to visually observe the health and well-being of every animal. Monitoring should include food and water consumption, urination, defecation, attitude, behavior, ambulation, and signs of illness or other problems." Daily recording of observations provides a means for prompt identification and intervention for problems crucial to protecting individual animals and the shelter population as a whole, and is valuable information for the veterinary care team. • Train staff, trustees, and volunteers to recognize changes in basic health and behavioral parameters including appetite, vomiting or diarrhea, activity level, and behavior. • Incorporate a standardized system of clearly recording kennel -side observations. The ASV Guidelines state that daily observations must be written down, not stored in staff memory. [See Daily Observation Form and Protocols in the Resources folder] a. The Daily Observations forms can be attached to a clipboard on every run, cage, and group room. b. Alternatively, the Daily Observation sheets can be stored in an easily accessible binder in each housing area. The observations should be recorded first thing in the morning before cleaning, and throughout the day as staff walk through the kennel. Institute a clear and consistent step-by-step reporting system for health and behavioral concerns and hold all staff accountable for prompt follow-up actions, including recording the concern in the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1135- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Observation sheets, reporting the concern to a supervisor, transmitting the concern to the veterinary care team, and recording the concern and remedial actions in the animal's medical record. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida IN Packet Page -1136- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Facilities and Housing Recommendations Good housing helps reduce stress and the spread of infectious disease and improves the overall welfare of the animals in shelter care. The ASV Guidelines state that "Shelters must provide an environment that is conducive to maintaining animal health. Facilities must be appropriate for the species, the number of animals receiving care, and the expected length of stay in order to ensure physical and psychological well-being of the animals." Immediate Recommendations: 7. Designate a purpose for each housing area and assign a name that reflects the purpose to allow clear communication between staff, ACOs, and volunteers. Eliminate use of housing areas for multiple populations and purposes. 8. House all healthy and adoptable dogs in Buildings 3 and 4. Dogs in these two buildings should be available for potential adopters and rescue groups to view and select. Adopters can select dogs still in stray hold but the dogs cannot be released until this period has expired. • Owner surrenders and dogs with expired stray hold periods in either building are eligible for leash walks and playgroups as long as they meet the established safety criteria. 9. House healthy puppies and small dogs in the front 14 runs in Building 4. These highly adoptable animals should be fast -tracked to this housing area for immediate viewing by the public for adoption and rescue/transfer. • Puppies should not participate in playgroups or leash -walking on surfaces that cannot be effectively disinfected. • Puppies can be socialized and exercised in the outside concrete pens but only after the surfaces have been disinfected with Wysiwash. • Puppies in different runs should not be mixed together for socializing or playing as this increases risk for infectious disease contact. The outside concrete pens should be disinfected with Wysiwash between different puppies. 10. Discontinue housing dogs "reserved" for special rescue groups in Building S. All healthy adoptable dogs (including heartworm -infected dogs, dogs with demodex mange, etc) should be housed in Buildings 3 and 4 and made available to the public and all rescue groups on a first come -first serve basis. 11. Discontinue putting newly admitted dogs in Building S. Create a space in the Sallyport for temporary housing of new admissions while constructing a more permanent solution. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1137- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Until a permanent intake housing area in the sallyport is completed, set up large crates and kennels with tops in the sallyport to house dogs for intake processing conducted immediately upon admission. Then move the dogs to Building 4 (healthy), Building 5 (legal custody or sick), or the medical ward off the sallyport (injured, nursing mothers). • Create an intake processing protocol with instructions on housing selection. Train all staff and ACOS on this protocol. 12. Consolidate legal custody dogs (rabies/bite quarantine, cruelty cases, etc) in the back section of Building S. 13. House dogs suspected to have a contagious disease in the front section of Building 5. The front door and the partition doors separating this section from the back section must be closed at all times. • The entrances to this section should be clearly marked with signage stating that only authorized personnel are allowed and PPE is required. • No staff, trustees, or volunteers should enter this section without proper training and full PPE must always be worn when in this section. 14. House dogs with noncontagious medical conditions requiring frequent monitoring and treatment in the medical ward off the sallyport. This is also the best place for housing mothers with nursing puppies. Mothers can be very stressed and intimidated by the loud noises and commotion in the kennel buildings, thereby compromising their welfare. 15. House a litter of kittens in the small group housing room in Building 1. Since kittens are highly adoptable and have quicker turnover rates than adults, they should be fast -tracked to Building 1 for display to the public. • Kittens should not be housed in Building 2 where the public cannot see them. Even kittens in stray hold period should be housed in Building 1, either in individual cages or in the small group room with littermates. Placement of kittens in the small group room should follow the all -in, all-out policy. This means that only one litter at a time should be placed in the small group room and no other unrelated kittens added until all are adopted. This is the best practice to minimize risk for infectious disease. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1138- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • If only one kitten is left in the group room, then that kitten can be moved to a cage in the lobby to open the room up for another litter. 16. House rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pocket pets in the Conference Room in Building 1. • These small prey species must not be housed in the same rooms with predator species (dogs and cats). • Use species —appropriate housing that provides enough floor space to allow moving around and stretching out, and assuming comfortable positions for eating, drinking, and elimination. • Wire mesh bottom cages are unacceptable for any species. • All species need a hiding box, including rabbits, and enrichment items appropriate for the species. Next Steps: Incorporate more individual housing units for adoptable cats in the front lobby. The goal is to house all highly adoptable cats and kittens in Building 1 where they are available to the public. • These housing units should be large adoption condos or cages that provide separate areas for resting, eating, elimination, and exercise. [Not the 2' X 2' stainless steel cages from Building 2] 7. Install portholes in the 2' X 2' cages for cats in Building 2. This includes the cages in the stray holding area, the feral cat area, and the isolation room. According to the ASV Guidelines, "Primary enclosures must provide sufficient space to allow each animal, regardless of species, to make normal postural adjustments, e.g., turn freely and stand easily, sit, stretch, move their head, without touching the top of the enclosure, lie in a comfortable position with limbs extended, move about and assume a comfortable posture for feeding, drinking, urinating and defecating..... and hold their tails erect when in a normal standing position... Housing must meet the minimum behavioral needs of animals, providing separate areas for urination/defecation, feeding and resting and sufficient space to stand and walk several steps, and sit and lie at full body length." Several studies have shown that cats stressed due to inappropriate housing in 2' X 2' cages have lower adoption rates and increased rates of URI compared to cats in cages with more floor space. At a minimum, there should be at least 2 feet between the feeding, resting, and litter box areas in a cage - less than 2 feet between these 3 areas is known to adversely impact a cat's food intake and activity and compound stress, leading to URI and poor welfare. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program ( University of Florida Packet Page -1139- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • A porthole installed between two adjoining 2' X 2' cages doubles available floor space to 9.2 sq ft and provides a separate resting and eating area on one side, a separate area for the litterbox on the opposite side, and room for cats to stand erect, stretch, fully lay down, and walk. • Cages joined by a porthole are appropriate for housing one adult cat, a bonded pair of adult cats, or a small litter of kittens. • Installation of a porthole to adjoin two 30" or 36" wide cages provides best housing for large litters of kittens. This also facilitates sanitation by confining all the kittens to one side by closing the porthole door, thereby allowing spot cleaning of the opposite side. • Porthole installation kits are available for $50 each from the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the UC -Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. More information about these kits and directions for installation is available at this site: http://sheltermedicine.com/portals [also see printed information in the Resources folder] 8. Add a small shed to the parking lot area outside the Sallyport to store crates, emergency water tank, and other items currently stored in the Sallyport. There is a large amount of usable space in the Sallyport that is currently taken up with equipment and supplies that are not frequently used. Storing these items in the shed will free up space dedicated to different operational functions as detailed below. 9. Install eight T -kennels along one wall in the Sallyport to house newly admitted dogs from the field. [see diagram below for layout] • All dogs should be temporarily housed in these kennels for intake processing (vaccines, picture, kennel cards, etc). Once processed, the dogs should be moved to the appropriate housing based on a housing selection protocol based on the recommendations in the previous section above. • The T -kennels are appropriate for overnight housing of newly admitted dogs brought in by ACOS after hours. Kennel staff can move the dogs to selected housing the next day. 10. Use the cat housing area off the Sallyport as the new cat and dog intake processing room. [see diagram below for layout] • Dog processing should be confined to the front half of the room where the door from the Sallyport is located. • Cat processing should be confined to the back half of the room where the cages are located. • Create a barrier between the front and back halves of the room to separate the functions and prevent cats from seeing dogs. , Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida No Packet Page -1140- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • The dog and cat area should each have a weight scale, a refrigerator for vaccines, an exam table, and storage space for supplies and equipment. • The room should contain a computer for Chameleon access, a camera for pictures for the kennel cards, and a printer for kennel cards. 11. Install a triple sink in the Sallyport for sanitation of dishes and litterboxes from Buildings 1 and 2. {see diagram below for suggested location] 12. Research alternatives for having a crematorium on site. The current crematorium on-site is outdated and takes up a large amount of valuable space. Running the crematorium during the day creates an unpleasant atmosphere for the animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors. At minimum, efforts should be made to not operate during the day, when the most traffic is at the shelter. Lone Term Goals: 1. Create more outdoor holding pens for Buildings 3 and 4 • Split existing pens in half lengthwise using chain link fencing with gates. This creates 16 pens for each Building. • Dogs in both rows of runs in each section of Buildings 3 and 4 can be moved to the 16 pens during sanitation of their runs. This will cut cleaning and disinfection time by nearly 50%. • Install an additional permanent concrete pad behind Building 4 to add an additional 8 pens for this Building. 2. Build an enclosed room in the Sallyport, next to the crematorium, to be utilized as a dedicated Euthanasia Room. [see diagram below for suggested location]. An alternative is to discontinue use of the crematorium and convert this space to a dedicated Euthanasia Room. 3. Expand capacity for housing sick cats by converting the current Kennel Supervisor Room in Building 2 to a second Cat Isolation room. [see diagram below for suggested location]. • Relocate the Supervisor office to Building 1. • Install portholes in all cages in both Cat Isolation Rooms. 4. Fill drain trenches along the center aisle in Buildings 3, 4, and 5 with cement; cover drain trenches at the rear of the runs with mesh drain covers. 5. Convert dog runs in Building 5 to double -sided housing with a guillotine door Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1141- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • Allows dog to eliminate in area not used for eating and resting. • Permits safe hands-off handling of legal custody dogs and dogs with contagious diseases during sanitation. • Enhances biosecurity, staff safety, and the welfare of the dogs. 6. Improve ventilation and lighting to create more humane and comfortable living conditions. • Provide additional, functional ceiling fans in Buildings 3, 4, and 5 Install ceiling fans in the cat holding area in Building 2 • Increase lighting in the cat holding area in Building 2. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1142- Recommended Repurposing of Building 2 Space 6/14/2016 16.D.12. pa -FWKUO; Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1143- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Enrichment, Behavior, and Welfare Recommendations Enrichment refers to a process for improving the environment and behavioral care of confined animals within the context of their behavioral needs. According to the ASV Guidelines for the Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, "Enrichment should be given the same significance as other components of animal care such as nutrition and veterinary care, and should not be considered optional. Enrichment can prevent development of abnormal behavior in animals by helping them cope with and adjust to the stress of confinement." The purpose of enrichment is to reduce stress and improve well-being by providing physical and mental stimulation, encouraging species -typical behaviors, and allowing animals more control over their environment. A good enrichment program stimulates all of the senses and provides animals with variety, choice, and control. It is vital to ensure the safety of staff and volunteers during the implementation of the enrichment strategies described in this document. All staff members and volunteers should be trained in humane defensive handling, which are techniques for handling dogs and cats that emphasize human safety while providing humane control of fearful or potentially aggressive animals. Each animal's history as well as behavioral observations made in the shelter should be carefully considered to tailor the types of enrichment will be both safe and stimulating for that animal. Even animals that are not safe to handle must be provided with some form of daily enrichment to mitigate stress. Some forms of enrichment that may be safe for one animal, may not be safe for another. For example, some dogs may exhibit food aggression or resource guarding. In -kennel feeding enrichment for these dogs may pose a risk to staff members who must distribute the food -dispensing toys and collect them for cleaning. Engaging in individual and group play activities may lead to high arousal. In some dogs, especially those with a history of aggression, the high arousal level can create a dangerous situation for staff and volunteers. The importance of daily enrichment for shelter animals cannot be overstated. Successful enrichment programs prevent the development and display of abnormal behavior and provide for the psychological well-being of the animals. Enrichment programs can also be powerful and healing for shelter staff, reducing compassion fatigue and burnout. Shelter staff, volunteers, and the Collier County community will be uplifted by seeing physically and behaviorally healthy shelter animals at play. Immediate Recommendations: 1. Provide every animal with a bed. According to the ASV Guidelines, "soft bedding should be made available for all animals to provide comfort and prevent pressure sores from developing... Elevated resting places should be provided whenever possible..." The ability to choose a clean, soft resting space is a key element in an environmental enrichment program and helps to reduce stress. • All dogs in runs should have elevated Kuranda beds or plastic pet beds that can be disinfected. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida 1"M Packet Page -1144- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. • All cats and smaller dogs in cages should have soft bedding. • Soft bedding must be provided to injured, geriatric, or thin animals. • The fact that some animals may soil their bedding is not a sufficient reason to deny this important resource to any animal 2. Provide all cats with a hiding space. According to the ASV Guidelines, "Cats must have places to hide..." Allowing cats to hide gives them some control over their environment and minimizes stress. • This includes cats in the group housing rooms and individual cages in Building 1 and all cats in Building 2 (stray holding, feral, and isolation areas). • Hiding spaces for cats can be shoe boxes, paper bags, feral cat dens, high -sided beds with a towel draped over the front, or even towels draped over 50% of the cage door. • When feral cat dens are used, the dens should be positioned so that the clear plastic side is facing the back cage wall and the opening is on the side. • The best solution for the small cages in Building 2 is cage door covers. These can be purchased (_h_ttp://www.shor-line.com/index.php/products/detail/871.html) or use towels or sheets as a substitute. a. The cage door covers are very important to use with feral or frightened cats to alleviate stress! b. Cage covers must be disinfected between cage occupants. 3. Provide visual barriers or hiding spaces for fearful/anxious dogs. Removing the trigger for the fear/anxiety or barrier reactivity can make dogs more comfortable and help them to feel more secure in the kennel environment. • A visual barrier can be created by fastening a sheet of opaque plastic to the bottom half of the front run door. These plastic sheets can be cut to fit the door dimensions and attached with fasteners that allow repeated removal and attachment. Plastic door covers are easily disinfected. • An alternative is to put small plastic igloos inside the runs if they fit the dimensions. These are easily disinfected. Soft bedding can be put inside the igloo in lieu of a Kuranda bed. 3. Provide all dogs and cats with at least one form of in -kennel enrichment daily. Ideally, in -kennel enrichment would be provided at a consistent time each day. Monitor animals to ensure each form of in -kennel enrichment is safe and stimulating. Id A rotation of toys maintains novelty and can be mentally stimulating. • For dogs, this may include a kong or PVC toy filled with peanut butter/treats, an ice treat, or a bone. Different recipes may be tried for these toys, and success can be judged by the length of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1145- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. time dogs spend playing with them and the length of time that the kennel remains quiet. [see 5 easy kennel enrichments for dogs in the Resources folder] • For cats, in -kennel enrichment may include a stretch -n -scratch toy, toilet paper roll food - dispensing toys, hanging construction paper/pipe cleaner toys, various balls/mice/wine corks marinated in cat nip, etc. [see 5 easy kennel enrichments for cats in the Resources folder] 4. Utilize volunteers to implement canine and feline in -kennel enrichment in Buildings 1, 2, 3, and 4. Stress their vital role in protecting the behavioral health of CCDAS animals. The volunteers are the best means for insuring that every animal has regular enrichment. • Ideally, a staff member or lead volunteer should be in charge of the program to keep it organized and functional. • Use a log book to mark off which animals received in -kennel enrichment, which type of enrichment they received, and on what dates it occurred to insure every animal receives regular enrichment. The information collected can also be shared with potential adopters as part of the adoption counseling process. 5. Continue to develop Aimee Sadler's Playing for Life playgroups and incorporate eligible dogs in both Buildings 3 and 4. Playgroups are the most efficient way to ensure all healthy and adoptable dogs receive daily play sessions. Protocols must be developed to ensure safety during play sessions, and appropriate equipment for safety must always be readily available. Sample Layout for a Double Compartment Cat Cage for Enrichment DOUBLE COMPARTMENT CAGE LAYOUT PARTIAL CAGE Soft bed should be added to the top of COVER: for first 24 the shelf for comfort. Draped cloth hours or with partially over shelf provides a hiding spot PORTHOLE: open except v cleani MAT, 'SCRATCH PAD: placed high on door so cats ctrotrh Z crrntrh TOYS: for kitty T_""N FOOD & WATER (mounted on cage fun! PARTIAL CAGE COVER door) Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1146- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. Next Steps: 1. Establish a culture at CCDAS where behavioral health is just as important as physical health. Train all staff members and volunteers to recognize common behavioral concerns in the shelter such as barrier reactivity, fear/anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, etc. According to the ASV Guidelines, "Any animal that is observed to be experiencing mental suffering, distress, or behavioral deterioration must be assessed and appropriately treated in a timely manner..." • Staff must be trained to recognize behavioral signs of stress and poor welfare: a. Hiding in the back of the run/cage or continually facing into a corner b. Cowering or trembling when approached c. Remaining immobile when touched, usually with the head turned away d. Constant barking e. Not eating and weight loss f. Feigned sleep with eyes open (common in stressed cats) g. Repetitive patterns of circling or jumping in the run h. Food or toy guarding • Kennel staff and volunteers should record behavioral observations on the Daily Monitoring Sheets for each dog and cat. Alternatively, staff and volunteers can record observations into Behavior forms in a binder located in each animal housing area. • Incorporate behavioral observations into Population Rounds and Medical Rounds. • All behavior concerns must be communicated to kennel supervisors and veterinary staff and the behaviors promptly addressed. 2. Utilize treat buckets to create a positive association with people walking by the dog runs and to reward calm behavior. This positive association will improve the kennel presentation for many dogs, increase their adoptability, and decrease barrier reactivity and barking in the kennel. Train staff and volunteers to utilize the treat buckets appropriately and to ensure they are properly stocked and disinfected. 3. Implement auditory enrichment when kennels become quieter. The treat buckets, in -kennel enrichment, and exercise outside of the kennel will all help to create a quieter kennel environment. Soft classical music can be played over the speaker system for additional sensory enrichment. 4. Ensure that every animal has an individualized behavioral health and wellness plan catered to their individual needs. Plans would focus on protecting behavioral health and preventing dogs and cats from developing shelter -acquired behavior problems. Preventing these problems before they develop in the shelter will increase adoptability and decrease length of stay. • Several factors impact the behavioral needs of animals in shelters including their individual history, age, length of stay, genetic factors and breed characteristics, etc. Based on these Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1147- 6/14/2016 16.D.12. characteristics and response to various forms of enrichment, each animal needs an individualized plan to help prevent shelter -acquired problems such as frustration, anxiety, aggression, emotional/behavioral deterioration, etc. • White boards can be used to help keep track of enrichment plans on a weekly basis. Behavioral observations and responses to various forms of enrichment should also be recorded in Chameleon after the transition to electronic record-keeping. Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program I University of Florida Packet Page -1148-