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AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, June 12, 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
2 - 12 (a) TCACA Presentation covers topics in the attached PowerPoint.
5. OLD BUSINESS
13 - 14 (a) Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025
6. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 14, 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. Vincent Hupf
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/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 Full Time
Veterinarian 1 Part-Time
Current Staffing
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D O G S C A T S
A P R I L - M A Y A P R I L - M A Y
112 102 I N T A K E 146 232
7 4 A D O P T E D T H E N R E T U R N E D 2 5
58 45 A D O P T E D 38 66
24 26 R E D E E M E D 2 3
37 18 T R A N S F E R R E D 42 37
3 3 E U T H A N A S I A : M E D I C A L 11 24
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 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 320
Abandonment 9
Attack 33
Aggressive 3
Barking Dog 31
Bite Case - Human 21
Code Enforcement Complaint 7
Cruelty 11
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)60
Door Tag 1
Hit By Car 14
Information 19
In Custody 6
Injured Animal 65
Police Assist 16
Welfare Check 71
Total Cases: 687
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
April/May
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Animal Control:
Education, Training, and Depar tmental Focus
Three of four Animal Control Officers are wor king on the NACA ACO-2 course.
Two Animal Control Officers completed specialized training through Code 3 Associates, with
a focus on animal fighting and investigative best practices.
Animal Control is actively explor ing the most effective and sustainable approach to
community TNR (Trap-Neuter-Retur n), recognizing it as a significant and ongoing challenge
in our jur isdictional area.
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Fur Babies and the Fuzz ‘25
16 Adoptions:
Dogs: 6
Cats: 10
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Gate Entrance
Thank You
Ar tificial Turf
Additional Yard
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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
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MINUTES
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendees:
City of Kennewick Representative: BJ Moos
City of Pasco Representative: Jesse Rice
City of Richland Representative: Christopher Mason
Animal Services Manager Ben Zigan
Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Olivo
Department Assistant II: Krista Hahn
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
- 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.
TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
TCACA Presentation covers topics in the attached PowerPoint.
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OLD BUSINESS
Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2025
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40PM
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