HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.06.17 SBACC MinutesAnimal Control Commission Minutes April 6, 2017 6:30 p.m.
Commission Members Present: Betsy Culp, Ernest Galos, Rebecca Kaiser, Barb
Leavell
Citizens Present: Lois Myers
Council Members Present: None
City Staff Present: Jen Gobel, SBACC
Agenda: Meeting called to Order at 6:40 p.m. Ernest
Galos indicates he has prepared minutes for March 2, 2017 meeting. Dr. Culp
moves to accept minutes. Ms. Kaiser seconds, accepted unanimously. Ms. Kaiser
announces River Park Days on May 20. She indicates she bought trailer will see if
volunteers will paint it. Possible West Side Memorial Day parade. St. Patrick’s
Day Parade had 10 or 15 participants. .
Jenn Gobel indicated intakes increased to 242 vs. 208 in 2016. 118 cats and
118 dogs. 70 cats came from two hoarding situations. 13 were euthanized.
Adoption numbers 30 this year vs. 31. Rescues went from 52 to 115 this March.
Staff commended for their work. Return to owner up 8. Euthanasia went from 111
to 45 this year. Cats 21 vs. 78, dogs 20 vs. 21. Hoarding cases resulted in citations
only, no prosecutions. Dr. Culp if follow ups to previous hoarding houses. Ms.
Gobel said no, but one from last year has popped up on their radar. Ernest Galos
asked about reasons for euthanasia. Ms. Gobel said she can only speak to this year.
Three ferals this past month. Ms. Gobel indicated that almost all animals from
hoarders checked vaccinated and out of shelter to rescues next day. Currently have
45-50 dogs and 30 cats. Adoptions of cats for past month was 8. Still sending dogs
to adoption events at Pet Smart. No cats as need volunteer to go everyday. Ms.
Kaiser indicated Matt told her Petsmart changed policy and wanted to control
adoption applications.
Ms. Gobel reports reduction in respiratory infections. Still working with
Meow Mission. Fundraiser: Golf outing scheduled for June 17.
Audience recommends a separate tip line for abuse or neglect cases. Also cat cam
suggestion. Ernest Galos asked about ad he heard on radio for Pets 911 with old
address for SBACC. Ms. Kaiser commented on lack of knowledge of public of
South Bend’s shelter. Ms, Gobel indicates more people calling now that animals are
put on line. Ms. Gobel indicated they do not do home checks but do background
checks and talk to landlords.
The next meeting date shall be May 4, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Culp moved for
adjournment, Ms.Kaiser seconded and the motion carried 4-0. The meeting
adjourned at 7:31 p.m.