HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.08.10 TCACA Minutes
MINUTES
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, August 10, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendees:
City of Kennewick Representative: Randy Maynard
City of Pasco Representative: Jesse Rice
City of Richland Representative: Darryl Judge
City of Pasco - Animal Services Manager: Ben Zigan
City of Pasco - Administrative Assistant II: Ally Garza
City of Pasco - Department Assistant II: Annen Martin
Mr. Rice opened the meeting with a welcome and provided brief
announcement on the structure of the meeting and presented the other
city representatives. He welcomed the new City of Richland
representative Commander Darryl Judge.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
- The public may address the Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority (TCACA) on
any items related to animal control within Kennewick, Pasco or Richland. This is
to provide the opportunity to bring items to the attention of the TCACA or to
express an opinion on an issue. Its purpose is not to provide a venue for debate
or for the posing of questions with the expectation of an immediate response.
Some questions require consideration by the TCACA over time and after a
deliberative process with input from a number of different sources; some
questions are best directed to staff who have access to specific information.
Public comments will normally be limited to three minutes each. Those with
lengthy messages are invited to summarize their comments and/or submit
written information for consideration by the TCACA outside of formal meetings.
Krystal with Speak Dog- I am working in partnership with the shelter on
training and behavioral assessments. I have created training manuals and
am working on behavioral modifications for the dogs.
Kate TCACA Volunteer- I started volunteering at the Animal Shelter in
March or April. I walk the dogs and I am very appreciative of the way the
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shelter is working with Krystal and the volunteers. I greatly appreciate the
transparency between the shelter and the public. Regarding the new
shelter, I am greatly concerned that there are zero indoor/outdoor dog
runs. This is a big safety concern. Not having any runs is very dangerous
and a liability to all three cities. The shelter also needs new washers and
dryers. Overall, it has been great working as a volunteer.
TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
City of Richland Commander Darryl Judge said there was nothing to report from
the City of Richland.
City of Kennewick Commander Maynard said there was nothing to report from
the City of Kennewick.
Tri-Cities Animal Shelter Manager, Mr. Zigan, provided an update regarding the
running of the Tri-Cities Animal Control Shelter (TCACS).
TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
Quarterly Statistics
Intakes for June: 293
Pasco
41 – Dogs
111 – Cats
Kennewick
26 – Dogs
80 – Cats
Richland / West Richland
9 – Dogs
18 – Cats
Benton City
1 – Cat
Returns / Surrenders: 7
7 – Dogs
Adoptions for June: 109
51 – Dogs
58 – Cats
Transferred Out (June): 65
8 – Dogs
57 – Cats
Euthanasia Medical: 18
1 – Dogs
17 – Cats
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Euthanasia Behavioral: 0
Intakes for July: 260
Pasco
59 – Dogs
70 – Cats
Kennewick
41 – Dogs
41 – Cats
Richland / West Richland
15 – Dogs
28 – Cats
Returns / Surrenders: 4
3 – Dogs
1 – Cats
Seized: 2
2 – Dogs
Adoptions for July: 125
50 – Dogs
75 – Cats
Transferred Out (July): 64
16 – Dogs
48 – Cats
Euthanasia Medical: 9
1 – Dog
10 – Cats
Euthanasia Behavioral: 0
Outreach and Events
Mr. Zigan invited the community to attend their "Feline & Firefighters"
adoption event on August 18th from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Animal
Shelter.
Mr. Zigan also invited the community to attend their "Doggie Paddle"
adoption event on August 30th from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Pool.
OLD BUSINESS
June 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 12, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM
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