October 2, 2024 Animal Advisory Committee MinutesSCHERTZ ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2024, 6:OOPM
The Schertz Animal Care Advisory Committee of the City of Schertz, Texas held a
regular meeting on October 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Schertz Animal Shelter, 800
Community Circle, Schertz, Texas. The following were present:
Committee Members Present:
Jim Lowery, Chief of Police, Chair
Allison Heyward, City Council Representative
Megan Lagunas, Shelter Manager
Dr. Brooke Knowlton, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Jacki Marbach, Secretary
Members not present:
Michele Helgren, Under Savannah's Wings
Lisa Connolly, Homes for Pets
Staff Present:
Scott LaCour, Lt., Professional Standards
Nicole Hansen, Animal Services Officer
CALL TO ORDER AT: 6:03 pm by Chief Lowery
ROLL CALL: See Committee Members Present
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: No residents present
1. Minutes: Consideration and/action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 22, 2024.
A motion was made by Allison Heyward to approve the minutes of
May 22, 2024. Megan Lagunas seconded it. Motion passed. The vote was
unanimous.
2. General Shelter Update: Shelter Manager Lagunas
a. Population counts on October 6, 2024, is 122
• 36-Dogs
• 84-Cats
b. 2023-2024 Animal Intakes Total 1275, 58 more than previous fiscal year
• October-112
• November-64
• December-71
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• January-66
• February-86
• March-129
• April-145
• May-169
• June-89
• July-132
• August-122
• September-90
c. 2023-2024 Animal Occupancy
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October -102
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November- 101
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December-73
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January-32
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February-15
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March-3 8
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April-45
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May-80
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June-117
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July-92
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August-92
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September-114
d. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition RTO
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October-18
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November-17
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December-20
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January-27
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February-19
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March-20
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April-19
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May-21
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June-17
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July-22
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August-12
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September-16
e. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Adoptions
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October-37
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November-23
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December-43
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January-20
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February-15
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March-17
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• April-23
• May-30
• June-3 8
• July-61
• August-37
• September-33
f. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition WL Release
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October-4
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November-2
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December-6
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January-1
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February-1
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March-36
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April-6
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May-6
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June-7
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July-1
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August-1
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September-0
g. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Died
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October-4
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November-5
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December-2
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January-3
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February-1
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March-10 (neo-kittens)
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April-9
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May-7
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June-9
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July-3
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August-7
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September-5
h. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Euthanasia
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October-9
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November-4
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December-12
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January-2
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February-10
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March-20
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April-29
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May-25
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June-17
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July-20
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• August-17
• September-6
i. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Transfer Out
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October-43
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November-39
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December-25
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January-24
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February-21
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March-32
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April-19
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May-36
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June-16
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July-20
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August-21
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September-21
j. Calls for Service Total, 2100
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October-169
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November-176
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December-168
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January-170
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February-140
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March-170
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April-202
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May-238
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June-162
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July-176
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August-164
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S eptember- 16 5
k. Calls for Service/Staffing
• Self -initiated calls do not go out as calls for service
• Staff are trying to become more proactive
• New KT Gracyn Hulsey
• One vacancy, Bernice Phillips left
1. Resources
• Dr. Knowlton and staff in shelter surgeries/procedures
• Penny Paws low-cost vaccine clinic will be on site the I" and 3rd Saturday
of every month.
in. Brochures
• Educational brochures for the public
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3. Announcements by Chief of Police: Chief Lowery and wife volunteered with Lions Club in
August on a Saturday. They stayed for three-four hours and gave kudos to staff members for
doing what they do every single day.
4. Announcements by Committee Members: Councilwoman Heyward talked about
broadcasting events/news with council. Megan will provide a synopsis of meeting after we
have Animal Advisory Committee Meeting in email.
5. Requests by Committee Members for items be placed on a future Animal Care
Advisory Committee Agenda: Lt. LaCour would like to replace welfare board members.
The appointment process needs to be verified.
6. Adjournment: Chief Lowery adjourned the meeting at 6:23 P.M.
ATTEST:
JACKI MARBACH
Administrative Assistant
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