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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting —May 24, 2011 <br />adequate ventilation and airflow. Air flow and <br />ventilation become a particular problem when <br />there are sick animals in the shelter. Many of the <br />common pathogens that affect animals are <br />airborne pathogens. Without adequate airflow <br />and/or the space to quarantine sick animals, <br />diseases spread rapidly throughout the building. <br />1 respectfully ask for your support today to help <br />make South Bend a model city for animal welfare: <br />a city that can balance safety in our neighborhoods <br />while providing humane treatment of animals. Our <br />goals for the new shelter are: <br />1. Increase adoptions and reduce euthanasia by <br />offering the best care for our animals and people. <br />2. Reduce stress to keep our animals healthier, <br />happier and more adoptable. <br />3. Prevent disease to keep our animals from <br />getting sick, thereby reducing euthanasia. <br />4. Create warm and welcoming facilities to <br />provide the best customer service possible and <br />bring in more potential adopters. <br />S. Allow more opportunities for socialization <br />between people and animals so they can bond <br />more quickly, thereby increasing adoptions. <br />6. Focus on education and prevention to address <br />the root causes of animal abuse, homelessness, <br />abandonment and overpopulation. <br />7. Create a more efficient and healthy work space <br />so we can do our work more effectively. <br />8. Become a better neighbor by being quieter, <br />more aesthetically pleasing, and more <br />environmentally friendly. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration of my <br />request. <br />Sincerely, <br />Valerie Schey <br />Founder and President <br />6 <br />