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positive and the client declined the adoption. In this instance the cage space <br />could have been better utilized by holding a healthy dog for a longer period and <br />the client and their children were disappointed. Both outcomes could have been <br />avoided if the Shelter had known the dog was identified as heariworm positive at <br />intake.. All adoptable pets are given their inoculations including rabies upon <br />intake so that both our pets and the Orange county residents are better <br />protected. The Health Department and Animal Control supported rabies <br />inoculation at intake. <br />Attachment C illustrates the animal care services being conducted by in- <br />house staff since July 1. <br />Spay/Neuter Surgery <br />The Nick's Road Clinic was the sole provider of sterilization far the adapted <br />Shelter animals prior to the transition to County government.. This has been <br />expanded to include two additional providers giving improved coverage for this <br />service that must be performed before an adopted animal can be transferred to <br />the new owner. The newest provider has enabled the Shelter to do adoptions on <br />Saturday which is more convenient for our clients and allows them to take their <br />new pet home when they can spend more time supervising and helping the new <br />pet to settle in. <br />The Shelter is considering an additional opportunity to acquire coverage on <br />Sunday under a favorable price per animal rate. <br />Equipment <br />The Shelter has successfully completed replacing the basic equipment needed <br />for the Shelter and in several cases upgraded or added equipment. <br />New faster and more reliable computers - (We have also installed Chameleon, <br />our shelter software, and trained staff.) <br />Commercial dish washer, washer and dryer -Higher water and air temperatures <br />sterilize dishes and soft materials aiding in preventing the spread of disease. <br />Cat capes -New design corrects flaws on the previous cages. <br />Kurunda dog beds -Have soft canvas tops that are more comfortable, higher off <br />the floor to keep dogs warmer and provide better air circulation under the beds to <br />keep floors drier, eliminating moisture that can harbor disease organisms, <br />More precise scale -Better monitoring of weights and proper calibration of <br />medication weights <br />