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<br /> <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />ASAB Approved Summary <br />May 19, 2010 <br /> <br />Statistical Reports— <br />Jess Allison provided members with a handout of the March and April 2010 Statistical Reports <br />for review. The numbers for intakes and adoptions continue to be low compared to last year at <br />the same time. Mr. Marotto reported that he believes that some factors include targeted <br />spay/neuter, out of county surrender fees and that winter weather may of contributed to the <br />reproduction numbers being lower. <br /> <br />Stray Animal Holding Period— <br />Mr. Marotto reported that Animal Services staff has been discussing and considering the <br />possibility of changing the holding time for stray animals. Currently the shelter holds stray <br />animals for 8 days. The State Statue requires a 3-day holding period and the Animal Ordinance <br />requires 5-day holding period. During the review Animal Services believes that there are a lot <br />of animals held for 8 days that are never adopted due to medical conditions or behavior. The <br />focus and concern are the non- adoptable animals, not the adoptable animals. Animal Services <br />would like to change the hold time to 5 days; this would be set by ordinance during which the <br />facility is open to the public for 3 days. This would satisfy the legal hold for animals and would <br />ensure it gives owners enough time to reclaim their animals if on vacation or during the <br />holidays. Considering the reduction in budget restraints and resources this is a more efficient <br />and more humane.. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Susan Elmore and seconded by Kris Bergstrand to adjourn meeting at 8:15 <br />p.m. VOTE : Unanimous <br /> <br />Next ASAB Meeting: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:30 p.m-8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose <br />Conference Room of the new Animal Services Center, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />