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2016 Annual Report— Department of Code Enforcement 31 <br /> SBACC's 2017 Goals G-' �' ' ► i i iii; <br /> Box Trucks <br /> w <br /> In 2017,we will start replacing our Animal Control Officers' <br /> vans with truck chassis with added animal box systems. The <br /> boxes are climate controlled and ventilated. The "boxes" <br /> will be transferrable to future truck chassis. <br /> Representation of the Box Truck <br /> Project V.A.L.O.R. (Veterans Aspiring to Lead Our Rescues) <br /> Project V.A.L.O.R. will allow us to work with veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veterans will work <br /> with our shelter dogs in a setting that allows them to socialize with one another, learn coping skills and provide <br /> enrichment to our shelter animals. <br /> Good Dog Tech: Proactive Solutions for Problem Pups <br /> We are hoping to make a positive difference in our community in the way it <br /> views pet ownership. Starting in 2017,we have teamed up with a certified <br /> trainer from Well Balanced Dog, West Todd,to host pet ownership training <br /> classes. Every class will be divided into three parts: Dog Theory, Dog Husbandry, <br /> and a Question &Answer session. There is a minimum donation of$20 per class Good gogTech <br /> and a waiver must be signed prior to participation. Classes are limited to just <br /> 20 people per class. <br /> Proactive Solutions For Problem Pups <br /> Dog Fighting Prevention Seminar <br /> In February 2017, our staff attended a seminar hosted by the Humane Society of the United States to learn ways to <br /> prevent dog fighting. We learned what types of items we can watch for in yards that may be indicative of dog fighting. <br /> Project H.E.A.L. (Heart, Education, Achievement, Leadership) <br /> �p,GC y <br /> In addition to helping animals in our community, we also want to help our neighbors .' '.�-9 <br /> through Project H.E.A.L. At the shelter,we will be working with at-risk youth to teach <br /> shelter dogs basic manners. This training will encourage humane education, compassion <br /> and empathy. Not only does this educate and help our youth, it is great enrichment for dl�, <br /> a <br /> our dogs and will increase their chances of being adopted. <br /> Achie i <br /> 1300 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 Rev M,3W L, <br />