Free Roaming Cat Task Force Draft Report

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DRAFT Pilot Program Evaluation Evaluation of Program compare years 1-2-3 Year 5 Partner Referrals increase number spay/neuters Cat regulations neede changes identified Evaluate Sustainability With enhanced education and targeted spay/neuter programs in place, there can be an end to cat overpopulation. 5. Resources As stated previously, free roaming cats are an overwhelming issue in this community with an estimated 4,500 cats currently in population. Animal Services will not be able to handle this issue alone, we must ask our community for help and educate the community that it’s time for social change. We will need to work with and support community partners to get these programs up and running. Groups that are already here and working are Animal Kind, Independent Animal Rescue, Kids for Kindness, SNAP, veterinarians, Coalition to Unchain Dogs and others. We can’t overlook or underestimate the importance and work that these groups are performing. 6. Program Evaluation As we progress into our plan to decrease the number of free roaming cats we want to start looking at measures to evaluate program success. •We will look at the number of litters of kittens presented to the shelter each year. •We will look at the number of cats entering the shelter returned to their original owners for a measure of success. •We will look at the length of stay or total sheltered days. •We will look at euthanasia numbers. •We will consult with community partners annually to gather community statistics and offer means of support to their programs. •We will encourage our community partners to contribute the number of cats they’ve worked with. • We will be vigilant in identifying other partners that can help us succeed and incorporate their help when possible. 7. Appendix 6