Orange County Animal Services

1. Orange County Animal Services Brief Report August 27, 2013

2. Animal Services: Brief report • Open Admission: No animals turned away • Current fiscal year to date: • 16,235 Dogs and Cats have been taken in • Over 1600 per month • Shelter space: 140 dog runs & 256 cat cages • Comparison: Miami-Dade County • Population 2.5 million • 32,000 animals impounded in 2012 • 6,157 Spay/Neuter Surgeries

3. Animal Services: Brief report • Owner surrenders • Illness or Injury • Bite history/aggression • Strays Intake Process and Classification • Staffing • Work-flow • Treatable conditions • Spay/Neuter Shelter Management • Adoption • Owner reclamation • Rescue organizations • Public information and engagement Disposition

4. Animal Services: Brief report Next Steps • Institute additional error reduction strategies • Active recruitment of additional Veterinary coverage • Engage the Animal Services Advisory Board • BCC presentation in 10-12 weeks to discuss progress and recommendations

5. Animal Services: Brief report • OCAS staff is committed to the humane treatment of every animal in the shelter • Animals are safely housed and appropriately segregated to avoid injury or disease transmission • Our euthanasia procedures are humane • In accordance with HSUS and the American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines • Animals in our shelter are never sold or released to dealers or research facilities

6. Orange County Animal Services Brief Report August 27, 2013