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AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, April 10, 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 - 13 (a) TCACA Presentation covers topics in the attached PowerPoint.
5. OLD BUSINESS
14 (a) Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
6. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12, 2025
7. 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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POSITION NUMBER OF STAFF EMPLOYMENT TYPE
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 1/2 Full Time
Vet Tech Assistant 1 Part Time
Animal Care Lead 1 Full Time
Animal Care Technician 6 Full Time
Veterinarian 1 Part-Time
Current Staffing
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DOGS CATS
FEB - MAR feb - mar
109 128 INTAKE 115 103
5 1 ADOPTED THEN RETURNED 3 2
53 59 ADOPTED 32 37
20 33 REDEEMED 4 5
21 19 TRANSFERRED 23 17
2 10 EUTHANASIA: MEDICAL 9 10
0 0 EUTHANASIA: MUNICIPAL CODE 0 0
0 0 EUTHANASIA: BEHAVIORAL 0 0
Bi-Monthly Intake/Outcome Statistics
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CASE TYPE NUMBER OF CASES
Animal At-Large 331
Abandonment 13
Animal Fighting 1
Attack 24
Barking Dog 27
Bite Case - Human 19
Code Enforcement Complaint 7
Cruelty 7
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)65
Door Tag 1
Follow Up 1
Hit By Car 7
Information 19
In Custody 8
Injured Animal 47
Police Assist 13
Welfare Check 41
Total Cases: 634
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
Feb/Mar
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On March 23rd and 24th, our dedicated
staff and incredible volunteers worked
tirelessly to move animals and equipment
to our brand-new facility. Thanks to their
hard work, we officially opened our doors
on March 25th, ready to serve the
community in our new space!
New Facility
Move
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Welcome
Volunteers
The new volunteer program
officially launched on March
31, and we are steadily
reviewing applications and
beginning the intake process.
Volunteers can participate in
Dog Walking, Cat Enrichment,
and Visitor Support Team.
We’re excited to welcome
new volunteers and
appreciate everyone’s
patience as we get things
rolling!
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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.
•In March, two officers attend and completed the WACA Academy for hands-on training
and to further develope their knowledge and 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
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, February 13, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Tri-Cities Animal Control
Authority was canceled on February 13, 2025 due to inclement weather
conditions.
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2025
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