May 22, 2024 Animal Advisory Committee Meeting MinutesSCHERTZ ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2024, 6:OOPM
The Schertz Animal Care Advisory Committee of the City of Schertz, Texas held a
regular meeting on May 22, 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: 6:02 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 December 6, 2023.
A motion was made by Megan Lagunas to approve the minutes of
December 6,2023. Dr. Knowlton seconded it. Motion passed. The vote was
unanimous.
2. General Shelter Update: Shelter Manager Lagunas
a. Population counts on May 22, 2024, is 95
• 25-Dogs
• 70-Cats
b. 2023-2024 Animal Intakes
• October-112
• November-64
• December-71
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• January-66
• February-86
• March-129
• April-145
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
d. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition RTO
• October-18
• November-17
• December-20
• January-27
• February-19
• March-20
• April-19
e. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Adoptions
• October-37
• November-23
• December-43
• January-20
• February-15
• March-17
• April-23
f. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Adoptions WL Release
• October-4
• November-2
• December-6
• January-1
• February-1
• March-3 6
• April-6
g. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Adoptions Died
• October-4
• November-5
• December-2
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• January-3
• February-1
• March-10
• April
h. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Euthanasia
• October-9
• November-4
• December-12
• January-2
• February-10
• March-20
• April-29
i. 2023-2024 Animal Disposition Transfer Out
• October-43
• November-39
• December-25
• January-24
• February-21
• March-32
• April-19
j. Calls for Service
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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
k. Staff Recognitions -Chief thanked Nikki and Noelle for their service.
• Senior Kennel Tech Noelle Monseratte received 5-year service pin.
• Senior ACO Nichole Hansen received 5-year service pin.
1. Resources
• San Antonio Humane Society
• Purrfect Treasure
• Homes for Pets
• Camo Rescue
• Gods Dog Rescue
• Lucky Lab
• Austin Boxer Rescue
• Dr. Knowlton and staff in shelter surgeries/procedures
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• Penny Paws low-cost vaccine clinic will be on site the 1" and Yd Saturday
of every month.
m. Facility Projects
• Cat trailer removal 12/26/23
• Replace all lighting to LED's
• Deep cleaning of BAF (Big Ass Fans)
• Shelter painting project still on Chief's radar -Chief Lowery would like to
assist in moving the project along
3. Announcements by Chief of Police:
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:
6. Adjournment: Chief Lowery adjourned the meeting at 6:26P.M.
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ATTEST:
JAdd MARBACH NZ
Administrative Assistant
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