HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 02/20/2018 - Marana Animal Services Update1
ANIMAL SERVICES RESPONSIBILITES•Animal Control OperationsTwo animal control officers provide community education and enforcementShelter services provided by Humane Society of Southern ArizonaEmergency vet services contracted with Twin Peaks Veterinary Center•LicensingAll dog licensing contracted through PetData, Inc. Licensing can be done online, by mail or in personOver 2,000 Marana dog licenses have been processed•Community Programs and PartnershipsOver 200 pets have attended these clinics, with more planned this SpringTwo Microchipping events with No Kill Pima CountyLow Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic with Asavet CharitiesVaccination Clinic with the Humane Society (HSSA)Two Adoption Opportunities with HSSA at Town Events2
ANIMAL HANDLING STATISTICS• ACO’s picked up a total of 146 stray animals from July through December. Of those, 78 were taken to the Humane Society the other 68 were returned straight back to their owner without having to go the shelter.• Residents have taken 57 stray animals directly to HSSA• Of the 135 strays taken to HSSA 27 of those were returned to their owner• Marana residents have voluntarily surrendered 52 owned pets to HSSA3
CALLS FOR SERVICE• We have had well over 500 calls for service since July 1st• A very high number of calls require follow up visits • Almost all of the calls are responded to the same day• Residents can request service from an animal control officer in many different ways, so tracking the exact number of calls would be difficult • Residents can request service by:Calling the police dispatch line 682-4032 or 911 for emergenciesCalling the animal services line 382-8020Emailing AnimalServices@MaranaAZ.govVisiting the website www.maranaaz.gov/animal-servicesUtilizing the My Marana mobile appIn person visit to the municipal complex 4
CURRENT BUDGETAnimal Services FY18 Adopted Budget• Expenditures-$229,364• Licensing Revenue-$85,000• Donations-$5,000After the first six-months-• Expenditures-$93,544 (40% of the budgeted expenditures spent)• Licensing Revenue-$45,311 (53% of the budgeted revenues collected)• Donations-$1,392 (28% of the budgeted donations received)FY17 over FY18-PACC Contract vs. Marana Animal Services (MAS)• Expenditures are down approximately 17%• Revenues are up approximately 11%5
MARKETING AND OUTREACH•Marana Animal Services Website• Marana Pets Mobile App• Marana ACO Mobile App• Posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Marana Pets Mobile App Notifications• Various 5x5 Promo Cards• Licensing Brochures- Provided to local Vets, HSSA and PACC• Fliers for all Community Events• Event Notifications to all HOA’s , Town Calendar and Nextdoor6
“I found a dog in the desert last Monday and called your agency. I was totally impressed with the friendliness and efficiency of the phone contact. Similarly, the officer who came to pick up the dog was competent and seemed to like his work. Thank you for your important efforts to protect animals.” David Schmidt“Just want to pass on a big thank you for the return of my cat, Sweetie. Two incredibly nice Animal Control officers returned her. She had been gone for several days, and we had started to give up hope. Thanks so much!!” Libby McMahon7Questions and Discussion