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AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, December 11, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
Page
1. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. 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.
3. TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
4. TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
3 - 12 (a) TCACA Presentation for December 2025
(b) Quarterly Statistics
(c) Communications Plan
(d) Outreach and Events
(e) Updates to Policies/Process/Operations
(f) Staffing, Training, and Volunteering
5. OLD BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 12,2026
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Tri-Cities Animal
Control Authority
(TCACA)
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City of Pasco Representative: Parks & Recreation Director, Jesse Rice
City of Richland Representative: Commander Christopher Mason
City of Kennewick Representative: Commander Trever Davis
City of Pasco/TCAS Manager: Ben Zigan
City of Pasco Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Farrell
City of Pasco/TCAS Department Assistant II: Krista Hahn
TCACA Members
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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.
Public Comments
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Tri-Cities Animal Services (TCAS)
General Responsibilities
Animal Control Services – Response to nuisance animal complaints,
investigate reports of animal cruelty/neglect, assist law enforcement and
24/7 response to sick, injured and aggressive animals. Public education of
pet owner responsibilities and resources.
Animal Sheltering Services – Daily animal care to include medical
services. Stray animal intake. Adoption, redemption, transfer, foster and
rescue placement. Volunteer management.
Community Outreach and Education – Adoption and community events,
community outreach dog, educational presentations, and social media.
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P O S I T I O N N U M B E R O F S T A F F E M P L O Y M E N T T Y P E
Animal Services Manager 1 Full Time
Animal Control Supervisor 1 Full Time
Animal Control Dispatcher 1 Full Time
Animal Control Officer 2 of 3 Full Time
Department Assistant II/Volunteer Coordinator 1 Full Time
Customer Service Representative 2 Full Time
Transfer/Foster Coordinator 1 Full Time
Animal Intake/Medical Assistants 2 Full Time
Vet Tech Assistant 1 Part Time
Animal Care Lead 1 Full Time
Animal Care Technician 6 of 7 Full Time
Veterinarian 1 Part-Time
Current Staffing
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D O G S C A T S
O C T - N O V O C T - N O V
76 100 T O T A L I N T A K E S 193 77
2 5 ADOPTED THEN RETURNED 1 3
30 36 A D O P T E D 88 96
23 21 R E D E E M E D 0 1
13 28 T R A N S F E R R E D 44 0
2 2 E U T H A N A S I A : M E D I C A L 29 13
0 0 E U T H A N A S I A : M U N I C I P A L C O D E 0 0
0 0 E U T H A N A S I A : B E H A V I O R A L 0 0
Bi-Monthly Shelter Statistics
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D O G S C A T S
O C T - N O V O C T - N O V
17 9 R I C H L A N D I N T A K E S 51 10
22% 9%R I C H L A N D P E R C E N T A G E 27% 13%
30 41 K E N N E W I C K I N T A K E S 68 35
40% 41%K E N N E W I C K P E R C E N T A G E 35% 45%
29 50 P A S C O I N T A K E S 74 32
38% 50%P A S C O P E R C E N T A G E 38% 42%
76 100 T O T A L I N T A K E S 193 77
Intake Breakdown
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C A S E T Y P E
T O T A L
N U M B E R O F
C A S E S
R I C H L A N D K E N N E W I C K P A S C O
Animal At-Large 187 36 73 78
Abandonment 6 1 3 2
Attack 19 3 9 7
Barking Dog 18 7 4 7
Bite Case - Human 10 3 4 3
Code Enforcement Complaint 1 1 0 0
Cruelty 5 2 2 1
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)47 7 16 24
Hit By Car 13 3 8 2
Information 16 5 7 4
In Custody 2 0 0 2
Injured Animal 52 6 24 22
Police Assist 13 4 4 5
Welfare Check 20 5 11 4
TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES 83 165 161
PERCENT OF CASE VOLUME 21%40%39%
Total Cases: 409
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
Oct/Nov
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation
Week Proclamation
November 2 - 8 2025ndth
T hank You Mayor Milne
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Rescue Partnerships
Mikey’s Chance
Forgotten Dogs
Journey Home
Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
(WAMAL)
The Last Road Dog Sanctuary
Sunny Sky’s Animal Rescue
American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue (CA)
HART
Smidget Rescue
Hope for Huskies
Old Dog Haven
American Bullmastiff Association
Pronto Puppy
Path of Hope Rescue
Church of Pug
Seattle Humane Society
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFE)
The NOAH Center (Stanwood, WA)
Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
Flower Feline Sanctuary
Benton Franklin Humane Society
Lar’s Pawsome Rescue
Cat Utopia (Pendleton, OR)
Okandogs Dog Rescue
Dave Buster Rescues
Madres Mutts
Tri-City Kitty
Mighty Meow
Blue Mountain Humane Society
Watson’s Paws for a Cause
SpokAnimal
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