Animal Shelter Statistics - 02-2006

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Orange County Animal Services – February 2006 Monthly Report – Page 2 nine (29) dogs and eleven (11) cats—received their rabies vaccinations. That was the first clinic held at Paws and Claws, and considering the inclement weather, it was very successful. (As a result of the weather, however, it was not possible to conduct spay/neuter outreach as staff had planned.) To ensure the continuing availability of low-cost rabies vaccinations for County residents, a work team of staff planned three more clinics for March and early April. These upcoming clinics are: • Saturday, March 25th, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Hillsborough Courthouse Parking lot, Hillsborough • Saturday, March 25th, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Piedmont Feed and Garden Center, 4805 Hwy NC 54 West, Chapel Hill • Saturday, April 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Orange County Animal Shelter, Chapel Hill As has been the case in the past, rabies vaccinations will cost $5.00 (which must be paid in cash). Pet owners are asked to remember to bring their most recent vaccination record. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier; and pet owners are asked to keep nervous or unsettled animals in their car so that the vet can come to them. Further information about these clinics is available by calling 245-2075. Also, a complete 2006 low cost rabies vaccination clinic is now available on the Animal Services website at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices/clinics.htm . 4. Training for staff from both our Animal Control and Sheltering Divisions was provided by Cheryl Hoggard, DVM, from the Piedmont Wildlife Center (PWC). Dr. Hoggard reviewed various PWC services and discussed common wildlife concerns in our and other counties in the Piedmont region. She described some basic ways in which to respond to inquiries about young wildlife animals during the spring months as well as indicating how Animal Services staff can refer callers to PWC for further information and assistance. She also described some fundamental considerations in the temporary care of stranded or injured wildlife to ensure their comfort and stability as they were transported to a qualified wildlife rehabilitator. On the basis of her training, more specific website links were made from Animal Services to PWC, and certain documents are being prepared for staff to use in responding to wildlife complaints. 5. Animal Services and Budget staff met to initiate the review of fees charged both through the Animal Shelter and Animal Control Divisions. It is hoped that this fee study can be completed in time to propose fee adjustments as part of the current budget cycle Animal Services and Budget staff also worked together to review the costs of the contractual services that our department provides to Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Animal Shelter Highlights February continues the trend we saw in January that more animals were turned into the shelter than in the previous month last year (284 in February of 2006 and 263 in February of 2005). The placement numbers are higher also (199 in February of 2006 and 163 in 2005) and this increase is sufficient to keep the placement rates higher. The gross placement rate for this month is 70 percent (compared to 62 percent in February 2005); and the adoptable placement rate this month was 81 percent (as compared to 69 percent in February 2005).