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38 <br /> Slide #18 <br /> / "ft <br /> Goals <br /> • One goal is to allow access to care for our <br /> community's most vulnerable and underserved <br /> populations. Cost to Costfor Profit <br /> J&e OCAS the "o <br /> • Keep pets in their families,rather than in the shelter. ' <br /> In addition to the moral argument for this,there is also <br /> financial incentive for the county to keep pets housed Cat Spay $57.42 $95 $27.58 <br /> with their humans.We are going to pay for these <br /> pets either way. Cat Neuter $22.82 $70 $47,16 <br /> Dog Spay $94.94 $150 $55.06 <br /> • We can do this in part by charging community <br /> members who can pay so that we can charge lower Dog Neuter $73.49 $120 $46.51 <br /> fees(or no fees)to community members with financial <br /> insecurity. <br /> • A future goal is to be self sustaining. <br /> Slide #19 <br /> do <br /> Current Financial Situation <br /> • Currently,we are not self-sustaining. <br /> o The Ctinic is still new(although word is spreading daily). ) <br /> o Many of our clients are financially insecure.They may <br /> lack secure housing,transportation,and funding. <br /> o Many clients come in through Animal Control and have no <br /> means of providing veterinary care. 4 r <br /> o We are working to assist these community members and <br /> treat their animals so that these families may remain <br /> together. <br /> • We are pulling from our medical and surgical budgets to cover <br /> any Clinic costs. <br /> o Medical Supplies(appropriation):$41,475 <br /> ■ Percentage used as of December:85% <br /> o Su rgicaL Supplies(appropriation):$31,800 5 <br /> • Percentage used as of December:61% <br /> o Funds paid by Clinic clients as of December:$4,480 <br /> o Donations to the Clinic as of December:$23,726 <br /> w- <br />