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AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, December 12, 2024
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 the following topics.
5. OLD BUSINESS
14 - 15 (a) Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2024
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 13, 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 Trever Davis
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 Shelter
(TCAS) General Responsibilities
Animal Shelter Services - include daily animal care, medical services,
intake, adoption, surrender, fostering, rescue placement, volunteer
management.
Animal Control Services - barking dogs, roaming animals, animal
complaints, neglect, abuse, legal actions and medical response needs.
Community Outreach and Education - adoption events, educational
presentations, assisted living home visits, social media.
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Budget Draft of the 2025-2026 shelter budget is going to
each city for approval and will be included in each of
the three cities budget processes.
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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
O C T - N O V O C T - N O V
124 98 I N T A K E 184 140
7 7 A D O P T E D T H E N R E T U R N E D 4 2
60 68 A D O P T E D 91 83
33 19 R E D E E M E D 4 4
39 13 T R A N S F E R R E D 55 45
2 4 E U T H A N A S I A : M E D I C A L 9 15
1 2 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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Euthanasia Action Report:
Municipal:
Name: Tucker
Breed: Retriever
Intake Date: 10/11/24
Intake ID: A0056526414
Intake Reason: ACO Seized/Custody - Attack on a person
If you have any questions or need
to request records related to this,
please contact the shelter.
Name: LuLu
Breed: French Bulldog
Intake Date: 11/13/24
Intake ID: A0057186580
Intake Reason: ACO Seized/Custody - Attack on a person
Name: Cami
Breed: French Bulldog
Intake Date: 11/13/24
Intake ID: A0057186657
Intake Reason: ACO Siezed/Custody - Attack on a person
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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 304
Abandonment 3
Aggressive 8
Attack 23
Barking Dog 36
Bite Case - Human 20
Code Enforcement Complaint 6
Cruelty 6
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)64
Hit By Car 8
Information 38
In Custody 12
Injured Animal 49
Police Assist 11
Welfare Check 50Total Cases: 638
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
Oct/Nov 2024
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New volunteer software program is being
implemented, and we are in the process of
onboarding all current volunteers.
Will open the updated volunteer program
alongside the opening of the new shelter
which is expected to be the 2rd or 3rd week of
January.
Volunteer
Program:
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Kennels were delivered on December
2nd and install has begun.
Install of the industrial washers, dryers
and dishwasher are currently underway.
The process of purchasing Furniture,
Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) to outfit
the building's needs has begun.
We have initiated the procurement
process for an X-ray machine and other
essential medical equipment to enhance
our capabilities and provide the best
possible care.
New Shelter
Update:
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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, October 10, 2024
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.
Amanda Moreno from Mikey's chance.
questioned the suspension of a couple volunteers and asked why they
were seen at the shelter.
Mr. Rice responded with following up with her after the meeting.
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Mary Max
Stated up to 15 volunteers have stopped walking dogs due to a toxic
environment at the shelter, which includes slander against Mikey's
Chance and its training academy. Allegations involve false aggression
assessments and claims of drugging by certain trainers, with
veterinarians willing to provide contradictory statements. Concerns
about drug use during training and the welfare of dogs in foster care
were raised. The training academy, intended to support a non-profit, is
negatively affected by slander. Ms. Max calls for accountability in animal
assessments and expresses disappointment over the city's lack of
apology, while appreciating being heard.
TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
The TCACA representative reviewed and discussed the TCACA
presentation.
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 12, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 PM
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