August 4, 2021 Animal Advisory Committee MeetingSCHERTZ ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4,2021 6:OOPM
The Animal Care Advisory Committee of the City of Schertz, Texas held a regular
meeting on August 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Schertz Animal Shelter, 800 Community
Circle, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present:
Committee Members Present:
Brooke Knowlton, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Rosemary Scott, City Council Liaison
Marc Bane, Assistant Chief of Police, Chair
Allison Heyward, City Council Liaison Back -up
Megan Lagunas, Shelter Manager
Stephanie Ramirez, Shelter Staff
Members not present:
Michelle Helgren, Under Savannah's Wings
Lisa Connolly, Homes for Pets
Staff Present:
Charles Kelm, Assistant City Manager
CALL TO ORDER AT: 6:00 pm by Assistant Chief Bane
ROLL CALL: See Committee Members Present
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: No residents present.
1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 4, 2021.
A motion was made by Council Woman Scott to approve the minutes of May 5,
2021. Council Woman Heyward seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vote was
unanimous.
2. Reappointment of Terms— Motion made by Council Woman Scott, seconded by
Council Woman Heyward to reappoint Dr. Brooke Knowlton
3. General Shelter Update — Shelter Manager Lagunas -Asst.
a. Population count on August 4, 2021 is 104
• 25 -Dogs
• 74 -Cats
• 0- Wildlife
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b. FY 20/21 Occupancy -Animal Services Intake- 812 total
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380 -Dogs
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330 -Cats
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86- Wildlife
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16 -Other
c. FYTD 20/21 Animal Disposition
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210 -Dogs returned to owner
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104 -Dogs adopted
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23 -Dogs transferred out
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21 -Cats returned to owner
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130 -Cats adopted
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72 -Cats transferred out
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1 -Goats
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1 -Other returned to owner
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0 -Other transferred out
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67- Wildlife release
d. Animal Disposition FYTD 20/21- Euthanasia
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16 -Dogs Aggressive -Human
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1 -Dogs, Vet Recommended
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2 -Dogs, Medical Condition
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3 -Dogs, Aggressive Animal
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1 -Dog, Untreatable Injury
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5 -Cats, Vet Recommended
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1 -Cats, Medical Condition
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5 -Cats, Untreatable Injury
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0- Wildlife, Medical Condition
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16- Wildlife, Untreatable Injury
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We do not euthanize for space
e. Animal Disposition - Euthanasia by Month
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October- 8
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November- 2
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December- 7
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January- 10
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February -8
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March- 10
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April- 10
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May- 9
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June -7
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July- 3
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August -0
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September -0
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f. Staffing
• 1 -Full -Time Kennel Tech position opening
• 2 Full -Time Animal Services Officer
g. Customer Interactions
• No customer complaints since last update
• Community concerns, Wildlife in yard, dead animals on roadway, animal
welfare, stray cats, dog bites, dogs at large and barking dogs.
h. Media
• The shelter continues to utilize social media and the shelter website to
advertise animals new to the shelter.
• We continue to utilize social media to advertise our community adoption
events and search for animal fosters.
• The shelter continues to utilize the "Pet Finder" for all adoptable animals
at the shelter.
4. Information on New Adoption Partner — Manager Lagunas went over our new
adopting partner Petsmart. They took 14 cats/kittens. Petsmart also works with SCAT,
Stray Cat Adoptions of Texas and they take a lot of adult cats and kittens as well.
5. AC Project Update —Assistant Chief Bane filled in everyone regarding the AC project
as work will begin the first week of September with the thought of starting external
work in the next two weeks. Temporary trailer outside for staff and a portable trailer
for the cats.
6. Fencing Project Update — Assistant Chief Bane talked about the fencing project
whereas the area in the back would have enclosure which would provide security fence
for the officers, trucks, trailers and equipment out back with a sliding gate and only
employees would have access. Future use would also give opportunity to create extra
dog runs and be ready for future growth. Right now the scope has been written and
working with purchasing and building services and working on getting other two
quotes.
7. New Training Initiatives — Manager Lagunas explained that there is a final FTO
program for animal services officers and currently working on the kennel technician
FTO program as well. In a few weeks we will be hosting Certified Euthanasia Class
with open registration for other shelters.
8. PIMA Medical Institute Agreement — Manger Lagunas went over the student
program with PIMA. This is where we send over animals weekly for students get to
learn vaccinations, x -rays, dental cleaning, etc. It is extremely beneficial to us and
saves funds from these service that we normally pay our vet offices for.
9. Announcements by the Assistant City Manager: Mr. Kelm stated he is super excited about
the AC project and thanked shelter staff for doing a tremendous job.
10. Announcements by Assistant Chief of Police: None
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11. Announcements by Committee Members: Jacki Marbach announced the next meeting
dates of August 4, 2421 and first week in November. Council Woman Heyward let Manager
Lagunas know what a good job she is doing and commended the social media effort. Council
Woman Scott also thanked Manager Lagunas and staff for the great job. Dr. Brooke
Knowlton talked about heat strokes while being out with your animals with the heat this year
and stated that this year's snake season has not been what it normally is. She is also excited
to do some training with some of animal services officers.
12. Requests by Committee Members for items be placed on a future Animal Care
Advisory Committee Agenda: None
13. Adjournment: Assistant Chief Bane adjourned the Meeting at 6:31pm
ATTEST:
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MARBACH
Assistant
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CHARLES O. KELM
Assistant City Manager