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2018 Annual Report—Department of Code Enforcement 19 <br /> SBACC Manager's Summary <br /> 2018 has further cemented my belief that I work with an extraordinary group of <br /> people! Many don't realize that shelter work is not completed only during shelter ,-a► '�� <br /> hours. SBACC staff take it upon themselves to work outside of the shelter to care for <br /> scared and sick animals. They return e-mails to rescues in the middle of the night and / / ,,.,, --, <br /> even sleep at the shelter during snow storms to be able to respond to emergencies. <br /> SBACC staff and volunteers are some of the most heartfelt and dedicated people I have l`" "`- <br /> ever had the honor of working alongside. �- x s `�" <br /> 2018 was a very challenging year for us.We saw an overall increase of approximately •' <br /> 10%in domestic animals. For a shelter facility that maintains 20 kennels for adoptable x', A r' <br /> animals and 15 kennels in the stray hold area,that is exceptionally challenging when <br /> trying to lower our euthanasia rates. Thankfully we welcomed a new part- <br /> 1 time staff member,Sara Kaszas,who increased our adoption numbers an Mission Statement <br /> amazing 44%over 2017. Her success coupled with the dedication of our It will be the mission of South Bend Animal <br /> rescue coordinator,Jamie Ealy,allowed us to move over half of our intakes Care and Control to: prevent animal cruelty <br /> to either rescue placement or new homes! and abandonment by promoting responsible, <br /> caring and compassionate attitudes towards <br /> With the help of social media,SBACC was able to increase the number of animals.SBACC provides shelter for orphaned <br /> animals returned to their owners by 5%. Diane Hostetler was a great asset animals and delivers programs for their <br /> in matching up found reports with lost reports to help animals find their way adoption.SBACC encourages responsible <br /> ownership through public education and <br /> back home. enforcement of legislation.SBACC strives to <br /> reduce unwanted pet population by <br /> SBACC Officers also did an amazing job enforcing South Bend's animal advocating the neutering of companion <br /> ordinances and state animal laws this year. Citations issued for animal animals. <br /> offenses increased exponentially over 2017! We were also able to help <br /> Vision Statement <br /> residents find necessary resources for their animals,from low cost spay and <br /> SBACC serves our community with programs <br /> neuters to vaccinations and even trainers that could help with bad and services that improve the welfare of <br /> behaviors. Officers will often carry an extra bag of food in their vehicles to animals.With the attitude of"Open Door <br /> help those that may be struggling and need a little help. understand that we Open Heart",SBACC offers resources for our <br /> are here to help, it helps keep their pet out of the shelter and in their home. community by offering a range of services and <br /> programs for care,supplies,education, leisure <br /> We look forward to another challenging and rewarding year in 2019. and training.The animals under the care of <br /> Remember that everyone has a choice; choose compassion. We are and will SBACC become happy, healthy,well socialized <br /> and highly adoptable. <br /> always be the voice of helpless animals! <br /> Core Values <br /> Sincerely, 4' Accountability <br /> Pe" cagell * Empathy <br /> 41 <br /> Shelter Manager ' Vision <br /> 1300 County-City Building, 227 W.Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 <br />