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AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, February 13, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
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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
2 - 14 (a) TCACA Presentation covers topics in the attached PowerPoint.
5. OLD BUSINESS
15 - 16 (a) Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2024
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2025
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: Lt. Christopher Mason
City of Kennewick Representative: Commander BJ Moos
City of Pasco/TCAS Manager: Ben Zigan
City of Pasco Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Olivo
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 3 Full Time
Department Assistant II 1 Full Time
Customer Service Representative 2 Full Time
Transfer/Volunteer 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 6/7 Full Time
Veterinarian 1 Part-Time
Current Staffing
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D O G S C A T S
D E C 2 4 - J A N 2 5 D E C 2 4 - J A N 2 5
96 136 I N T A K E 102 107
4 10 A D O P T E D T H E N R E T U R N E D 3 2
39 78 A D O P T E D 82 74
27 24 R E D E E M E D 1 5
7 28 T R A N S F E R R E D 42 24
4 2 E U T H A N A S I A : M E D I C A L 10 17
3 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 Intake/Outcome Statistics
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C A S E T Y P E N U M B E R O F C A S E S
Animal At-Large 348
Abandonment 11
Animal Fighting 1
Aggressive 9
Attack 16
Barking Dog 41
Bite Case - Human 15
Code Enforcement Complaint 2
Cruelty 5
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)56
Hit By Car 11
Information 36
In Custody 10
Injured Animal 36
Police Assist 16
Welfare Check 68
Total Cases: 681
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
Dec ‘24/Jan ’25
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Euthanasia Action Report:
Municipal:
Name: Chapo
Breed: Bulldog
Intake Date: 11/20/24
Intake ID: A0054681559
Intake Reason: ACO Seizure - Attacks on other animals
If you have any questions or need
to request records related to this,
please contact the shelter.
Name: Reggie
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Intake Date: 12/4/24
Intake ID: A0056837475
Intake Reason: Attack on a person
Name: Yondu
Breed: Akita
Intake Date: 12/1/24
Intake ID: A0057370286
Intake Reason: Attack on a person
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A Fresh Look for the Future
To better reflect our role as both a municipal
animal facility and an animal control agency,
we partnered with a third-party company to
develop a new name and logo. This
rebranding helps shift the perception of our
facility from just an adoption center to a
municipal animal services organization.
After careful consideration, we selected the
name Tri-Cities Animal Services, along with a
new logo that represents our mission and
commitment to the communities of the
three cities we service.
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Grand opening open house was held on
February 4th with a ribbon cutting
ceremony.
Animal Control has officially moved into
the new facility following the open house.
The rest of the staff and animals are
expected to transition over in the coming
weeks, once the final dog kennel safety
equipment arrives and is installed.
New Facility
Grand
Opening
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Commitment to Excellence:
Animal Control Training
Ongoing training is essential to ensuring our animal control officers are well-equipped to
handle a variety of situations safely and effectively. Here’s a look at our recent and
upcoming training efforts:
One of four Animal Control Officers has successfully completed the NACA ACO-1 course,
with the remaining three actively working toward completion.
Our animal control dispatcher has completed the NACA Dispatch Essentials course,
enhancing their ability to support field operations.
Next month, two officers will attend the WACA Academy for hands-on training, further
developing their skills for in the field.
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Non-Standard Behavioral Cat
Policy
Some cats may have unique behavioral needs (feral or semi-feral) that require special placement considerations.
We are currently developing a program through Animal Control to provide alternative placement options for
nuisance cats that are not suited for traditional adoption.
Through Animal Control, these cats will be placed in working cat type homes such as farms, barn, vineyards,
warehouses or other appropriate placements with experienced adopters who can provide the right care and
environment. This program will be designed to give these cats a second chance at life, offering them an
alternative to euthanasia while still addressing community concerns.
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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
HART
Smidget Rescue
Hope for Huskies
Old Dog Haven
American Bullmastiff Association
Seattle Humane Society
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Pronto Puppy
Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFE)
The NOAH Center (Stanwood, WA)
Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
Silver Could Special Cat Services (Walla
Walla)
Flower Feline Sanctuary
Cat Utopia (Pendleton, OR)
Lar’s Pawsome Rescue
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MINUTES
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, December 12, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendees:
City of Kennewick Representative: Trever Davis
City of Pasco Representative: Jesse Rice
City of Richland Representative: Christopher Mason
Animal Services Manager Ben Zigan
Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Olivo
Mr. Rice opened the meeting with a welcome and provided a brief
announcement on structure of the meeting and introduced the other
cities' representatives.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leo Perales, Council Member
Mr. Perales advocated for an advisory board for the shelter and
encouraged other cities to discuss this with their respective City
Managers. Mr. Perales emphasized that the advisory board is not being
proposed in haze or due to the shelter's past issues, but rather as a way
to build on the progress already made and move forward. He stated an
advisory board could help with strategic planning, development review,
long-term goals, policy development, collaborating with external
partners, and fundraising efforts.
Mr. Perales also suggested that the shelter's funding is insufficient and
would advocate for more financial support. He stated community
outreach and education are vital, including addressing issues like
backyard breeding and promoting responsible pet ownership. By
forming an advisory board, the communities, council, and staff can work
together and exchange ideas.
Mr. Perales emphasized the communities desire to help and move
beyond past conflicts. He asked for respect for shelter staff and
volunteers and stress the importance of collaboration. He proposed
working with other entities that have advisory boards to create one that
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benefits everyone, with the goal of improving the shelter’s operations
and outcomes.
TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
TCACA Presentation covers the topics in the attached PowerPoint.
OLD BUSINESS
The meeting minutes from October 10, 2024
NEW BUSINESS
Announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting event for the new
Shelter Facility and is scheduled for January 27-28 from 11:00am-
1:00pm and open to the public to come and look at the new shelter.
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM
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