The following information comprises the minutes for a special meeting of the City Council, a joint meeting of the Banning City Council and Banning Utility Authority and a joint meeting of the Banning City Council and the Banning City Council sitting in its capacity as the Successor Agency Board.
MINUTES 5/21/2024
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member David Happe
Council Member Colleen Wallace
Council Member Sheri Flynn
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Minjares
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Alberto Sanchez
OTHERS PRESENT: Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director Laurie Sampson, Assistant City Manager
Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney
Caroline Patton, Administrative City Clerk
John Garside, Multimedia Specialist
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sanchez called the special meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
1.1 Roll Call
COUNCIL MEMBER PRESENT: ABSENT
Flynn, Sheri
Happe, David
Minjares, Rick
Sanchez, Alberto
Wallace, Colleen
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – Agenda Items
• Frank Connolly
• Ellen Carr
• Cindy Barrington
• Bill Hobbs
3. WORKSHOP
3.1. Animal Services Presentation from Riverside County Department of Animal Services Kimberly Youngberg, Assistant Director of Animal Services from Riverside County Department of Animal Services, provided the presentation.
Special Meeting Minutes 5/21/2024 Page 2 of 2
Public Comment
• Inge Schuler
• Kathleen Martin
• John Hagen
• Cindy Barrington
• Frank Burgess
• Frank Connolly
4. ADJOURNMENT
The Special City Council meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by:
Caroline Patton, Administrative City Clerk
These minutes have been prepared as Action Minutes in accordance with City Council Resolution 1995-21 and Government Code Sections 36814, 40801, and 54953(c)(2).
This entire meeting and all associated documents may be viewed here:
https://banningca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A – Public Comment Received
Exhibit B – Riverside County Department of Animal Services Handout/Proposal Exhibit A
2 Sincerely,
Kathy Aranda
CITY CLERK:
PLEASE INCLUDE MY EMAIL INTO THE OFFICIAL RECORDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER COUNCIL MEETING (date TBD)
IF ALLOWED, PLEASE READ MY EMAIL AT THE COUNCIL MEETING OR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEET
REGARDING THE ANIMAL SHELTER
Meeting date: TBD
• •• DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
County of Ri verside , California
SUMMARY OF RATE PROPOSAL FOR FUTURE SERVICES
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES
County of Riverside Department of Animal Services
6851 Van Buren Boulevard
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
(951) 358-7442
Exhibit B
• •
• DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
County of Rivers ide , California
Dear Doug Schulze,
The Department of Animal Services would like to collaborate on a proposal for services with the City of Banning to provide the best care possible for the animals and residents.
Please review the enclosed information about animal field and shelter services that the department will provide, along with optional additional services at the City's request. Contract services rates are fees established by County of Riverside Ordinances 534 and 630 codified as Riverside County Code of Ordinances Title 6-Animals and subject to change as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The Department has the experience and personnel to provide shelter and field services to the residents of the City of Banning and their animals, we would welcome the opportunity to serve you.
We would like to express our appreciation to you and your staff for considering the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. If you have any questions about the documents that you received, please give Harold Jones, Deputy Director - Administration, a call at {951) 358-7442 or email: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Erin Gettis, Director
Riverside County Department of Animal Services
2 Proposal: City of Banning- Itemization of Projected Contract Costs for Animal Field and Shelter Services at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, 581 S. Grand Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92582 Field Services Outline:
Basic services for animal control officer field operations include the following:
• Respond to calls for assistance from the public/law enforcement/fire • lmpoundment of stray animals
• Care and treatment of strays and/or abandoned animals • Animal bite investigations
• Animal cruelty investigations
• Rabies quarantine investigations
• Habitual stray and/or barking animal complaints
• Deceased animal pick up
• Return of impounded animals
• Dog licensing
• Kennel/cattery inspections and licensing
• Issuance of warnings/citations
• Public service and education
• Emergency planning and response
There are multiple benefits of utilizing the County's Animal Control Officers (ACOs) for your city. All RCDAS animal control officers are certified by the State of California through Penal Code 832 and are authorized to issue citations, make arrests when necessary, and utilize animal capture equipment such as chemical capture tranquilizing rifles. ACOs are also certified through state and industry authorities such as the California State Humane Officers Academy and The National Animal Control Association. RCDAS field operations uses unincorporated ACOs to backup city officers. In situations such as an area "sweep," or during a declared emergency response, RCDAS has the ability to pull additional officers from other areas in a very short time frame to target the specific needs of the city.
Under the licensure of the Chief Veterinarian by the California Veterinary Medical Board and the DEA, contracting for field services shall include training, any required documentation, supervision, and reconciliation of all controlled substances used by animal control officers in the field and elsewhere.
Field Services Cost:
Each full-time animal control officer (ACO) 2,080 hours is $286,790.40/FY, flat rate billed $23,899.20/month *Overtime/stand-by field services $178.66 per hour (minimum call out of 2 hours) Wildlife fee: $144.90 per call
Deceased fee: $73.50 per call
Sweep, 1 day (6 hours) or $2,583 (by request of City), flat rate billed on actual use *Cost will fluctuate based on actual overtime usage.
3 i~elter Services Outline:
Basic animal shelter services include the following:
Contracting with the County of Riverside for animal shelter services will include direct and indirect supervision of all veterinary medical activities in the shelters by the County's Chief Veterinarian. This shall include the acquisition and maintenance of a DEA license, and a premise permit to be issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board.
All animals impounded into the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus Shelter will receive immediate prompt and necessary veterinary care and husbandry by our highly trained staff in accordance with state law and the veterinary medical board guidelines. In addition to re-homing activities, the department provides full-service adoptions and coordinates pet rescue efforts.
Animal Sheltering at San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus Costs:
Animal sheltering costs at San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus are based on actual impounds. County shall provide the City with a monthly invoice that includes actual impound statistics. The invoice will detail the number of animals impounded and the total number of kenneling days, plus all other applicable fees. The daily sheltering rate is $35.81 per animal.
Operational and Maintenance {O&M) Costs:
O&M Costs is calculated based on actual monthly impounds multiplied by $10.96.
Large Animal Sheltering @ $21/animal (horses, ponies, cattle) per day of sheltering (additional cost billed on actual use)
Large Animal Sheltering @ $12.60/animal (swine, goats, sheep) per day of sheltering (additional cost billed on actual use)
County Issuing Dog Licenses for City:
At City's request, County can issue dog licenses for the City. The City will authorize the County to collect and retain any and all canine license revenue generated by City residents during the program and term of the Agreement. County shall retain the sum of $11.92 for each dog license issued.
There will be a one-time data conversion fee based on actual cost to enter current City's license data into the County's licensing database at City's expense.
4 Field. Shelter and Licensing Service Rates
Service Full Cost Reimbursement Rate
Full Time Animal Control Officer (hourly rate) $137.88
ACO Estimated Overtime rate* $178.66/hour
Animal Sheltering $35.81/day xl0-day avg.
O&M $10.96/impound
License Processing*** $11.92 per license
* Actual cost may vary based on on-call usage.
**Rates are subject to change as adopted by the Board of Supervisors. ***License processing cost may vary based on number of licenses sold. County shall retain $11.92 for each license sold, and remaining balance of license will be credited back to the City on a monthly basis.
Optional additional services at City's request:
Daily flat rates for education outreach and shot clinics will be billed based on actual outreach days scheduled.
The projected compensation accounts for full staff time to provide service for one day. The maximum time possible will be afforded for actual outreach activity; however actual outreach activity time will be reduced by travel and preparation time the day of the event.
Outreach event:
$3,000 per event flat rate billed on actual use
(The cost to provide three (3) staff, 9 hours each, OT rates used due to limited staffing levels - supplemented by volunteers.)
Shot Clinic:
$3,000 per event flat rate billed actual use
(The cost to provide three (3) clinic staff and one veterinarian for 9 hours, to be billed based on actual usage as requested by City.)
5 Nuestra misi6n
Trabajando juntas para mejorar el Condado de Riverside para personas y animales.
Estadfsticas de
los refugios
2,471
Admisi6n anual de animales
77%
Animales Callejeros
(Mayorfa aportada por el publico)
00 Perros Gatos
Poblaci6n diaria promedia
en todo el refugio
135 49
Admisi6n diaria promedia
4 2
Resultados con animales vivos
34% 30%
DEPARTMENT OF
:4MIIIAL SERVICES
Servicios Veterinarios
•• .
239 N/A N/A
Ciurgfas de Microchips Vacunaciones
Esterelizaci6n y Administrados Administradas
Castraci6n
Estadfsticas de resultados*
Resultados- animales vivos
2,924 615 1,501
Adopciones Devoluciones de Socio de transferencia
los propietarios
Resultados- animales sacrificados
e
66 Eutanasia
(Solicitado por el dueno)
ee
201 437
Eutanasia
(Tratable)
Eutanasia
(lntratable)
o Valley Animal Campus
Our Mission:
Working together to improve Riverside County for people and animals. ..
Shelter Statistics
2,471
Annual Animal Intake
77%
Stray Animals
(Majority Over-the-Counter)
00 Dogs Cats
Average Daily Population
Shelter-Wide
135 49
Average Daily Intake
4 2
Live Outcomes
34% 30%
• DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
Veterinary Services
••• .
239 N/A N/A
Spay/Neuter Microchips Vaccinations
Surgeries Administered Performed
Outcome Statistics*
Live Animal Outcomes
• (il 0
298 200 160
Adoptions Owner Return Transfer Partner
Euthanasia Animal Outcomes
e e e
66 201 437
Euthanasia Euthanasia Euthanasia
(Owner Requested) {Treatable) {Untreatable)
FUR-st Date
It's Spring and love is in the air, everywhere, even in animal shelters in Riverside County. For anyone looking for that new and exciting feeling of falling in love, Riverside County Department of Animal Services is inviting all residents to find their shelter pet love match with a FURst Date.
What is a FUR-st Date?
A FURst Date field trip gives a shelter pet and a potential adopter an opportunity to get to know each other with no pressure, cost or commitment.
What do I do on a FUR-st Date?
Just like any first date, potential adopters are urged to pursue activities that they would normally enjoy, like walks in the park, a trip to the beach and then just see how it goes with the shelter pet.
How long does a FUR-st Date last?
FUR-st Dates typically last a day or two, and are initiated with the assistance of staff at the following shelter locations:
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms
San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus
581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto
Western Riverside County Shelter
6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley
The good news is FUR-st Date field trips are
available to potential adopters throughout
the year.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday - Saturday.
Visit www.rcdas.org for a list of adoptable pets.
DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
FUR-st Date
Es primavera y el amor esta en el aire, en todas partes, incluso en los refugios de animales del Condado de Riverside. Para cualquiera que busque esa nueva y emocionante sensaci6n de enamorarse, el Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado De Riverside esta invitando a todos los residentes a encontrar su pareja en el refugio con una FUR-st Date. l,Que es una FUR-st Date?
Una excursion FURst Date da una mascota del refugio y un adoptante potencial la oportunidad de llegar a conocer unos a otros sin presion, costo o compromiso. l,Que hago en una FUR-st Date?
Como en cualquier primera cita, se insta a los posibles adoptantes a que realicen actividades de las que normalmente disfrutarfan, como paseos por el parque, una excursion a la playa y luego simplemente ver como les va con la mascota del refugio. l,Cuanto dura una FUR-st Date?
Las FUR-st Dates suelen durar uno o dos dfas y se inican con la ayuda del personal de los siguientes refugios:
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms
San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus
581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto
Western Riverside County Shelter
6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley
La buena noticia es que las excursiones
FUR-st Date estan disponibles para los posibles
adoptantes durante todo el ano.
El horario es de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m.; de lunes a sabado.
Visite www.rcdas.org para ver una lista de
mascotas adoptables.
• DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
Life-saving
Programs
Riverside County Department of Animal Services (DAS) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the animals in its care.
The following programs offered and initiatives currently in motion(*) enhance and innovate services countywide for residents and their pets:
Wellness clinics & Spay/Neuter clinics
DAS supports Riverside County commu nities with pet wellness and vaccine clinics that protect the health of animals, along with shelter veterinary clinics and two spay/neuter busses that provide much-needed assistance to residents to reduce the ever-growing pet population.
Disaster preparedness
DAS has trained and experienced staff ready to respond in the event of a disaster. DAS is fortunate to have an AKC Disaster Relief Trailer stocked with essential non-perishable supplies needed to set-up and provide safe sheltering options for citizens' pets during an evacuation. A second trailer will follow later this year (2023). Additionally, the Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System (RE.A.R.S). an at-the-ready volunteer support crew, p lays a critical role during large-scale emergencies that call for life-saving transport of animals during a fire or other crises.
Communications
The Department of Animals Services has energized its branded soc ial media presence with frequent posts that promote adoption and foster opportunities; provide tips, information and education; showcase staff and volunteers and highlight donation and phi lanthropy efforts. A new website debuted in March 2023 that is ADA compliant and features new online mobile functionalities and ease of access.
Grant assistance to owners in need
Residents who feel compelled to surrender their pets to one of our shelters or who require other financial assistance for their pet may qualify for grant assistance. On-staff adoption counselors ca n assist constituents in an effort to the keep the pet with its family.
Foster field trips
This program provides an opportunity for the chance to interact w ith a new furry friend over a period of days with the hope of adoption.
Animal identification tags and microchips
DAS provides free collar ID tags and microchipping services to new adopter families to ensure that pets are safely returned to their fami lies should they become lost. Residents can also take advantage of these same services at wellness clinics hosted throughout Riverside County.
*Animal Services counselors
A total of 18 counselors provides critical counseling services to individuals that turn over their pet to the shelter. The counselors are strategically placed to accommodate intake, outcome, foster and rescue needs with the goal of keeping pets with their families.
*Petco Love Lost
This partnership leverages Petco Love Lost's facial recognition software, along with its wide-ranging connection to community forums, such as Ring and NextDoor, to identify lost pets and return them safely home. This reduces the number of strays coming to the shelter.
Visit Lost & Found on our website to register lost or found pets or create a profile.
*Rehome
Helps the public place their pet in a new home. By building a unique and robust networking community, the rehome program will decrease the number of strays and unwanted animals in the shelter by posting pets requiring relocation.
*Ambassador Program
Galvanizing the power of community is key to seeing successful outcomes for shelter animals. The DAS village continues to expand with a growing corps of volunteers, community and county partners and keyboard warriors who share our vision, messaging and comm itment to the welfare of animals.
Community Ambassadors receive a marketing packet to share on social media.
DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
Volunteering
with RCDAS
Our volunteers bring diversity from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: a commitment to helping animals in need.
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
APPLY*
Visit www.RCDAS.org/support/volunteer.
Complete the volunteer application. You may complete the volunteer application online, or you may print the application and return it to the shelter you wish to volunteer at.
DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING/LIVESCAN
Next, you w ill be schedu led for a LiveScan (background check) and a dog behavior tra ining course.
TRAINING
Once your background check is cleared, we will provide all the training you need to start volunteering!
*Note: Volunteers must be 76 years of age or older.
Volunteer Duties
• Adoption assistance • Working as a Community Ambassador • Walking and socializing dogs • Cleaning Kennels
• Bathing and brushing dogs • Front desk assista nee
• Feeding animals • Special events
• Photographing animals • Transporting animals
• Community Cat Program assistance • Fundraising
... and much more!
• • DEPARTMENT OF
NIIIIAL SERVICES
Ser voluntario
con RCDAS
Nuestros voluntarios aportan diversidad de todos los ambitos de la vida, pero tienen una cosa en comun: el compromiso de ayudar a los animales necesitados.
Pasos para hacerse voluntario
APLICAR*
Visite www.RCDAS.org/support/volunteer.
Rellene la solicitud de voluntario. Puede rellenar la solicitud de voluntariado en lfnea o imprimirla y devolverla al refugio en el que desee trabajar como voluntario.
ENTRENAR DE COMPORTAMIENTO DE LOS PERROS/LIVESCAN
A continuaci6n, se le programara un LiveScan (verificaci6n de antecedentes) y un curso de entrenamiento de comportamiento canino.
ENTRENAR
Una vez que se apruebe su verificaci6n de antecedentes, le brindaremos todo el entrenamiento que necesita para empezar a ser voluntario!
*Nota: Los voluntarios deben tener 76 a nos o mas.
Deberes de los voluntarios
• Asistencia en adopciones • Trabajar coma embajador comunitario • Pasear y socializar perros • Limpieza de perreras
• Banar y cepillar perros • Asistencia en recepci6n
• Alimentar animales • Eventos especiales
• Fotografiar animales • Transporte de animales
• Asistencia en el Programa Comunitario de
Gatos
• Recaudaci6n de fondos
h , I ... y muc o mas .
• • DEPARTMENT OF
#/MAL SERVICES
Shelter
Locations
Shelter Locations
Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter
6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Telephone: (951) 358-7387 (PETS}
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday Coachella Valley Animal Campus
72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Telephone: (760) 343-3644
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m .- 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday Blythe Animal Shelter
245 S. Carlton Ave., Blythe, CA 92225
Telephone: (760) 921-7857
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through Friday San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus
581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92582
Telephone: (951) 358- PETS (7387)
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m .- 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
____________, U bi ca ci on es
de Refugios
Ubicaciones de refugios para animales
Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter
6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Telefono: (951) 358-7387 (PETS)
Horas de operaci6n 10 a.m. to 4 p.m ., lunes a sabado
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Telefono: (760) 343-3644
Horas de operaci6n 10 a.m . a 4 p.m ., lunes a sabado
Blythe Animal Shelter
245 S. Carlton Avenue, Blythe, CA 92225
Telefono: (760) 921-7857
Horas de operaci6n 10 a.m . to 4 p.m., lunes a viernes
San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus Clinic
581 S. Grand Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92582
Telefono: (951) 358- PETS (7387)
Horas de operaci6n 10 a.m . a 4 p.m ., lunes a sabado
• • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
• • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES Co u nt y o f Rive r si d e • Ca l lf or n la • DEPARTlfENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES Co un ty of Rivers i de • Californ
ia
5,000 Cat
Challenge
STEPS TO CREATE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CATS
1) ACTION: HEALTHY
ADULT CATS
• Outcomes
► TNR -Trapneuter- release
► SNR - Shelterneuter-release
► RTF - Return to
field
• Route directly to TNR
from Pet Support
Regardless of
behaviorfriendly or
unsocialized
• Only intake if surgery
can be
performed next day
2) ACTION: KITTENS
• Less than 6-8
weeks- leave with
mom if possible
• If in distress:
► Foster finder Pet
Support
► Foster program
candidate
• Over 6 weeks- Fast
track to adoption,
eliminate stray hold
for litters
► Unsocialized
under 5 months
RTF
3) ACTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS FOR
IMPOUND
• Not healthy
• Owner in crisis
• Legal cases
STOP IMPOUND OF HEALTHY ADULT CATS
4) ACTIONS:
IMPOUNDED CATS
• Keep cat impounds
in alignment with
capacity for care
• Identify ways to
reduce length of stay
• Increase adoptions
• Public access to front
of cages
• Working cat program
• Every live outcome
will need surgery
Pick up or admission of healthy, free-roaming cats, regardless of temperament, for any purpose other than TNR/SNR, does not serve commonly held goals of community animal management and protection programs and, as such, is a misuse of time and public funds and should be avoided.
REASONS:
• Shelters are not required to impound free roaming cats • Cats are allowed by law to roam
• In 2023 around 6,800 cats entered DAS shelters
• About 50 percent of the cats impounded by DAS did not have a live outcome • Unsocialized cats have little to no opportunities for a live outcome • lmpoundment of healthy adult cats reduces the likelihood of reuniting families with pets • lmpoundment of healthy adult cats may disproportionately impact under-served and marginalized communities
M
DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
Reto de los
5,000 Gatos
PASOS PARA CREAR RESULTADOS POSITIVOS PARA GATOS
1) ACCION: GATOS
ADULTOS SANOS
2) ACCION: GATITOS 3) ACCION: 4) ACCION:
EXCECIONES PARA
ADMISION
IMPOUNDED CATS
Resultados
► TNR - Atraparesterilizar- regresar
► SNR-Admitiresterilizar-reg resar
► RTF - Regresar a la
naturaleza
Dirigir directamente a
TNR desde Pet Support
independientemente
del comportamientoamistosos o no
socializados.
Admitir solo si la cirugfa
puede realizarse al dfa
siguiente.
• Menos de 6-8
semanas- dejar los
gatitos con la mad re si
es posible
Si estan en peligro
► Buscar padre de
acogida con el
programa de Pet
Support
► Entrar al programa
de acogida
• Mas de 6 semanasAcelerar el camino a la
adopcion
► Devolver a la
naturaleza gatos
no socializados
menores
des meses
Enfermo o herido
El dueno esta en crisis
Casos judiciales
DETENER LA ADMISION DE GATOS ADULTOS SANOS
Mantener las
admisiones de gatos
en consonancia con la
capacidad de atencion
Bu scar formas de
reducir la duracion de
las estancias
Aumentar las
adopciones
Acceso publico a la
parte delantera de las
jaulas
Programa de gatos de
trabajo
Cada resultado vivo
necesitara cirugia
La recogida o admisi6n de gatos sanos y callejeros, independientemente de su temperamento, para cualquier prop6sito que no sea el TNR/SNR, no sirve a los objetivos comunes de los programas comunitarios de gesti6n y protecci6n animal y, como tal, es un mal uso del tiempo y de los fondos publicos y debe evitarse.
RAZONES:
Los refugios no estan obligados a aceptar a las gatos callejeros La ley permite que las gatos deambulen
En 2023, unos 6.800 gatos entraron en las refugios de DAS.
Alrededor del 50% de las gatos confiscados par DAS no tuvieron un resultado vivo.
Los gatos no socializados tienen pocas o ninguna oportunidad de vivir.
El confinamiento de gatos adultos sanos reduce la probabilidad de reunir a las familias con sus mascotas.
La admisi6n de gatos adultos sanos puede afectar de forma desproporcionada a las comunidades marginadas.
• DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
• Kitten
Season
When it's Spring, it's the perfect time to adopt or foster a cat or kitten! April and May are typically a busy time for kittens to come into the shelter. And when that happens, kittens are at risk for disease and illness in overcrowded conditions.
There are things we can do as a community to keep cats and kittens out of the shelter by placing them in loving homes instead:
Kitten Season Tips
Adopt a house cat for cuddles on lazy days.
Foster a kitten that may have been separated from its mother and needs some nursing.
Adopt a working cat that wi ll take care of pests and other business outside the home.
M icrochip your cats so that they can be returned to you should they go lost.
Spay/neuter your cats for their best health and life expectancy What should I do when I find kittens?
If you find kittens outdoors, DO NOT pick them up and take them indoors. Their mother is probably close by.
It's best for kittens to stay with mom to nurse for a minimum of 6 weeks. Though we try, humans are not a substitute for the care a mother cat provides. You can help by offering shelter, food, and water until the kittens are 2 pounds, and then have them all spayed/ neutered.
I Don't See the Mother Cat
That doesn't mean the kittens are abandoned or orphaned. Their mother may just be out looking for food. She might even be hiding from you. Check on kittens for several hours, staying out of sight, to see if their mother returns.
What if the Kittens are Sick?
Contact the shelter for help right away if the mother cat or kittens appear ill or injured.
Shelter staff can provide resources to assist.
To view adoptable pets, please visit www.RCDAS.org/adoptable-pets • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
Temporada
de Gatitos
Cuando llega la primavera, es el momento perfecto para adoptar o acoger un gato o un gatito! Los meses de abril y mayo suelen ser una epoca de gran afluencia de gatitos al refugio. V cuando esto ocurre, los gatitos corren el riesgo de contraer enfermedades en condiciones de hacinamiento.
Hay cosas que podemos hacer como comunidad para mantener a los gatos y gatitos fuera del refugio colocandolos en hogares carinosos en su lugar:
Consejos para la temporada de gatitos
Adopta un gato domestico para que tea brace en los dfas de pereza.
Acoge a un gatito que se haya separado de su madre y necesite ser amamantado.
Adopta un gato de trabajo que se ocupe de las plagas y otros asuntos fuera de casa.
Ponga un microchip a sus gatos para que puedan devolverselos si se pierden.
Esterilice a sus gatos para mejorar su salud y esperanza de vida. lQue debo hacer si encuentro gatitos?
Si encuentras gatitos en el exterior, NO los cojas y los dentro de casa. Es probable que su mad re este cerca.
Lo mejor es que los gatitos se quedan con la mad re para mamar durante un mfnimo de 6 semanas. Aunque lo intentemos, los humanos no podemos sustituir los cuidados de una mad re gata. Puedes ayudar ofreciendoles cobijo, comida y agua hasta que los gatitos pesen un kilo, y luego esterilizarlos a todos.
No Veo a la Gata Madre
Eso no significa que los gatitos esten abandonados o huerfanos. Puede ser que su madre este buscando comida. Puede ser que incluso se este escondiendo de ti. Vigile a los gatitos durante varias horas, sin perderlos de vista, para ver si su mad re regresa. lY silos Gatitos estan Enfermos?
Si la gata madre o los gatitos parecen estar enfermos o heridos, p6ngase en contacto inmediatamente con el refugio. El persona del refugio puede proporcionar recursos de ayuda.
Para ver los animales que se pueden adoptar, visite www.RCDAS.org/adoptable-pets • • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
What to do if I find
KITTENS? • • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
TAKE ACTION!
YES ASSESS:
Are the kittens visibly
sick or injured?
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Kittens that are visibly sick or injured
may have been abandoned by the
mother. Take them to an emergency
veterinarian immediately, or contact
us at 951-358-7387.
NO ···········► Estimate the age of the kittens
....................................................... . . ........................................................ . 1-2 Weeks
Eyes still closed or
barely beginning to
open.
2-4Weeks
Eyes open and alert,
starting to move
around.
4-6Weeks
Very m obile and
talkative, can
eat food.
Do you see the nest or hiding area?
YES
Avoid handling the
kittens and leave them
where they are. Watch
from a d istance for 6-8
hours to ensure the
mother has returned.
NO
Gently move the
kittens to a safe spot
nearby. Watch from a
distance for 6-8 hours
to ensure the mother
has returned.
IF THE MOTHER DOES NOT RETURN ·····►
. . . . . .
6-8Weeks
Very active and
playful, weighs
1-2 lbs.
&+Weeks
Very active and
playful, weighs
2 lbs or more.
Kittens at this age are able to be
soc 1al1 zed and adopted out
TAKE ACTION!
Are the kittens friendly?
Consider using social media to network and find
homes for the kittens.
Consider becoming a foster parent.
Department of Animal Services can help provide you
with the tools needed to care for the kittens until they are old enough to adopt.
Ask us about Trap-Neuter-Return services.
Feral and stray cats can become part of our
Community Cat Program. Contact us to find out more
information.
For more information or assistance, please contact us
at 951-358-7997 or [email protected].
Learn more at www.RCDAS.org/SOOO-cat-challenge
lQue hago si encuentro
CATITOS? • • DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
iTOMA ACCION!
sf EVALUA:
Los gatitos estan
heridos o enfe rmos?
(Suc1os, 010s cost rosos,
boJo peso)
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Los gatitos visiblemente enfermos o
heridos pueden haber sido abandonados
por la madre. Llevalos inmediatamente a
un veterinario de urgencias o p6ngate en
contacto con nosotros en el 951-358-7387.
NO·· ···· ·· ··► Esti ma la edad de los gatitos
.................................................................................................................. . : : : . . . 1-2 Semanas 2-4Semanas 4-6Semanas
Los ojos estan Los ojos estan Gatitosson
cerrados o apenas abiertos y alertos, y muy m6viles y
se estan abriendo. las gatitos empiezan ruidosos, pueden a moverse. comer comida.
c,Ves el nido o la escondida?
Si
Evita manosear a los
gatitos y dejelos donde
estan. Observalos a
distancia durante 6-8
horas para asegurarte de
que la madre ha vuelto.
NO
Traslada con cuidado a los
gatitos a un lugar seguro
cercano. Observalos a
distancia durante 6-8
horas para asegurarte de
que la madre ha vuelto.
SI LA MADRE NO RECRESA ····· ··· ►
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Muy activos y Muy actives y
j uguetones, juegetones, pesan
pesan 1-2 libras. 2 lib ras o mas.
Los gat1tos de est a eda d pu eden
soc1al 1za rse y ser adoptados.
iTOMA ACCION!
,son simpaticos los gatitos?
Considera la posibilidad de utilizar las redes sociales para establecer contactos y encontrar hog ares para las gatitos.
Considera la posibilidad de convertirse en padre
deacogida.
El Departamento de Servicios para Animales puede
proporcionarle las herramientas necesarias para cuidar
de las gatitos hasta que tengan edad suficiente para ser adoptados.
Preguntanos sobre los servicios de capturar, esterilizar y regresar.
Los gates callejeros y asilvestrados pueden formar pa rte de nuestro programa de Community Cats. P6ngate en
contacto con nosotros para obtener mas informaci6n.
Para obtener mas informaci6n o ayuda, p6ngate en
contacto con nosotros en el 951-358-7997
o en [email protected].
Aprende mas en www.RCDAS.org/SOOO-cat-challenge
There are stray cats in my neighborhood. What
should I do?
Cats are good at taking care of themselves. There isn't a law that prohibits cats from roaming in Riverside County. If you see a cat that appears sick or injured, please do contact our office by email at
[email protected] or by phone at 951.358.7376.
What happens if my lost pet is brought
to your shelter?
If your pet is not readily identifiable by tag or microchip, your pet will be held five business days as required by County requirements. If you r pet is identifiable, it can be held for a maximum of fourteen days. We will make every effort to contact you regarding your pet. Unclaimed pets become the property of Department of Animal Services and will be either adopted or, in the case of poor health, and/or ill temperament, humanely euthanized.
See lost pets at www.rcdas.org
If I witness what I believe to be an act of animal
cruelty, who do I call?
Department of Animal Services encourages the public to
report acts of animal cruelty or neglect to Animal Control by calling 951.358.7387.
How much does it cost to adopt a pet?
Cost range up to $705 and may vary according to the pet and its length of stay at the shelter. Cost of adoption includes spay/neuter services, microchip and vaccinations. Additional license fees may apply.
Do you provide veterinary services to the public?
Our shelters do not provide veterinary services. If your pet is sick or injured, please contact your local veterinarian or emergency clinic.
•
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What is the process for fostering a pet
in my home?
When you foster an animal that needs some time to grow, or an adult who needs a little extra TLC, you make it possible for us to provide the very best care for all of our residents.
Learn more at www.rcdas.org/support/foster-care.
How can I help shelter animals?
Consider becoming a volunteer! Tasks include walking
animals, bathing pets, assisting shelter visitors in the main lobby and more. You must be 16 years or older and willing to take part in free training. Youngsters can get involved with home projects.
Learn more at www.rcdas.org/support/volunteer.
Why do I need to get a license for my dog?
The licensing of dogs is required by State law and County Ordinance. Dog licensing is an integral component of the statewide rabies control effort. All dogs are required to be licensed at the age of four months and provide proof of a rabies vaccination that covers the term of the license.
Additional requirements are for licensed dogs to display the license tag at all times and to be microchipped.
Learn more by visiting www.rcdas.org.
How do I go about getting my dog/cat vaccinated?
Residents may make an appointment at either the Coachella or Jurupa Valley shelter locations. On the day of the
vaccination appointment, the following requirements apply:
LEGAL owner of the pet being vaccinated must be
present
Owner must be 18 years or older to authorize services
Pets must be properly restrained on a leash or in a carrier Visit www.rcdas.org for information on cost and types
of vaccines required .
DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES
Preguntas
MilsComunes
Hay gatos extraviados en mi vecindario.
lQue puedo hacer?
Los gatos son buenos en cuidarse a sf mismos .. No hay una ley que le prohibe a los gatos andar fibres en el condado de Riverside. Si ves un gato y este parece enfermo o herido, por favor contacta nuestra oficina por correo electr6nico a [email protected] o por telefono al 951.358.7376.
lQue pasa si mi mascota perdida es llevada a su
refugio?
Si tu mascota no es rapidamente identificada por su medal la o microchip, tu mascota sera retenida por cinco dfas a biles como lo requiere el condado de Riverside. Si tu mascota es identificada, puede ser retenida por un maxi mo de catorce dfas. Nosotros haremos todos los esfuerzos para contactarte acerca de tu mascota. Mascotas no reclamadas pasan a ser propiedad del Departamento de Servicios para Animales y seran puestas en adopci6n o en caso de problemas de salud, o problemas de temperamento, seran eutanizadas.
Ver mascotas perdidas en la pagina www.rcdas.org
Si soy testigo de lo que parece ser un acto cruel
hacia un animal, l A d6nde puedo llamar?
El Departamento de Servicios para Animales alienta al publico a reportar actos de crueldad en contra de los animales o descuido de animales a Control de Animales llamando al
951.358.7387.
i.Cuanto cuesta adoptar un animal?
El costo puede llegar hasta $105 y puede variar de acuerdo a la mascota y el tiempo que estuvo en el refugio. El costo incluye el servicio de esterelizaci6n/castraci6n, microchip y vacunas. Cargos adicionales para la licencia podrian aplicar. i.Ustedes proveen servicios veterinaries al publico?
Nuestros refugios no proveen servicios veterinaries. Si tu mascota esta enferma o herida, por favor contacta a un
veterinario local o clfnica de emergencia.
•
l,Cual es el proceso para el acogimiento temporal
de un animal?
Cuando tu acoges a un animal que necesita tiempo para
crecer, o a un adulto que necesita cuidado extra, tu haces posible que nosotros les demos el mejor cuidado a nuestros residentes.
Aprende mas acerca de en la pagina www.rcdas.org/
support/foster-care.
i.C6mo puedo ayudar a los animales del refugio?
jConsidera hacerte un voluntario1 Las tareas incluyen pasear animales, banar mascotas, asistir a los visitantes del refugio en el vestfbulo y mas. Tu necesitas tener 16 a nos de edad y estar disponible para un entrenamiento gratuito. Menores de 16 a nos pueden ayudar con proyectos desde su hogar.
Aprende mas acerca de en la pagina www.rcdas.org/
support/volunteer.
l,Por que necesito vacunar a mi perro?
La licencia para perros es requerida por I eyes estatal y ordenanzas del condado de Riverside. La licencia para perros es un componente integral del esfuerzo de control de la rabia en todo el estado. Todos los perros requieren de una licencia a los cuatro meses de edad asi como la prueba de la vacuna contra la rabia que cubra el termino de la licencia. Requisites adicionales son que el perro con licencia lleve puesta su medal la todo el tiempo y que tenga un microchip.
Aprende mas acerca de en la pagina www.rcdas.org.
l,C6mo puedo hacer para que mi perro o gato sea
vacundo?
Residentes pueden hacer una cita en las localidades del refugio de Coachella o Jurupa Valley. En el dfa de la cita de vacunaci6n, los siguientes requisites aplican:
El dueno LEGAL de la mascota a ser vacunada tiene que
estar presente.
El dueno debe ser mayor de 18 a nos para autorizar el
servicio.
Las mascotas deben ser propiamente controladas con su
correa o en un portador de mascotas.
Visita www.rcdas.org sobre costo y tipos de vacunas
requeridas .
• DEPARTMENT OF
NIMAL SERVICES