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Attachment B - Animal Services Division Activity Report

Victorville City Council
May 6, 2025

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Attachment B - Animal Services Division Activity Report
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Attachment B
VICI

QUARTERLY
Victowille REPORT
НОМЕ ОЧ
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IFORNIA JANUARY - MARCH
2025

ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Growth & Success
What's New?
Current Staff Levels
1 Code Enforcement Official • STAFFING LEVELS
1 Enforcement Manager (Animal Services • ANIMAL SERVICES STATS & HIGHLIGHTS Division) • ANIMAL LICENSING AND
2 Animal Care & Control Supervisors PET PROGRAMS
2 Animal Control Officer II • SHELTER STATS
4 Animal Control Officer I
• SHELTER UPDATES AND SUCCESS
2 Animal Control Technicians - Admin

STORIES
5 Maintenance Aides - Animal Services
1 Registered Veterinary Technician
Vacant
1 - PT Maintenance Aide

ANIMAL SERVICES

STATS & HIGHLIGHTS
Case Types FY 24/25 Q3
1,395 Total Cases Created
Abandoned Animal 39
Animal Noise 35
Animal Sales 1
Bite 48
Care & Clean 1
Containment 185
Animal Dead on Arrival 324
Dog in Vehicle | 3
Hit by Car 131
Injured Sick Animal 118
Licensing |1
Limitations 4
Loose/Stray Animal 375
Nuisance 14
Owner Turn In 122
Other 41
Prohibited Animals •11
Sherriff Assist 52
Tethering |2
Animal Waste |3
Welfare Check 56
Wellness Center 132
100 200 300 400
For Fiscal Year 2023/24 Quarter 3 (January 1 S. GUERPA
- March 31, 2024), Animal Services opened a
total of 1,167 cases. In comparison, during
the same period in Fiscal Year 2024/25, a
total of 1,395 cases were opened - reflecting
an increase of approximately 19.5%. This
growth demonstrates an upward trend in
service demand and community engagement
with Animal Services operations.

ANIMAL SERVICES

STATS & HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
FY 24/25 Total
Inspections and Citations
During the third quarter of FY
2024/25, Animal Services completed
2,134 field inspections as part of
ongoing efforts to ensure compliance
with local animal-related ordinances.

As a result of these inspections, 109
citations were issued for various
violations. These proactive
enforcement activities reflect the
department's continued focus on
Administrative Hearings promoting responsible pet ownership The Animal Services Division is committed to a fair and open and safeguarding public health and process. When an animal is seized due to being potentially safety. vicious or dangerous, the Animal Services Division provides the animal owner with an opportunity to express their
position to reclaim their pet. The hearing is conducted before an independent administrative hearing officer.

In Q3 of FY 2024/25, Potentially Vicious/Dangerous Animal hearings were held for twelve (12) dogs to assess potential public safety risks. Of these, nine (9) dogs were found to be either potentially dangerous or vicious, while three (3) dogs were not classified as either.

Top 3 Citation Types

LOOSE DOG

14.2%

DOG LICENSE NEEDED

43.2%

RABIES VACCINATION NEEDED

42.6%

ANIMAL LICENSING
& PROGRAMS
• New Licenses Per Year Q3
FY 24/25 372
FY 23/24 455
FY 22/23 403
FY 21/22 486
100 200 300 400 500
FY 24/25 LICENSES AND RENEWALS MICROCHIPPING
Monthly licensing events at the new Animal Care and
Adoption Center continue to support responsible pet
ownership in the community. In Q3, 372 dogs were
licensed and 136 renewals were issued.

Licensing not only helps reunite lost pets with their
owners but also eases shelter capacity by reducing
intake. As an added service, Animal Services offers
free pick-up of deceased licensed pets to assist
grieving pet owners.

SEAFOOD
Microchipping plays a key role in reducing
shelter intake and is a simple but effective tool
that supports long-term positive outcomes for
both pets and their owners.

Victowate In Q3 of FY 24/25, Animal Services microchipped ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL 260 pets through licensing events, return-to- owner efforts, and renewals.

VICTORVILLE ANIMAL CARE AND

ADOPTION CENTER STATS
This quarter, the Animal Care and Adoption Center continued to experience steady activity, with 176 animals impounded and 130 adoptions completed between January and March. Among those impounded, the most common breeds were Pit Bulls (69) and Shepherds (61), reflecting ongoing trends in our intake population. The Center also completed numerous spay and neuter surgeries as part of its continued effort to reduce pet overpopulation and support responsible pet ownership.

NEW RECORD!
In a significant milestone, we hosted
our first low-cost vaccine and
microchip clinic at the new shelter on
March 15th. The event was a great A VICTORVILLE ANIMAL, CARE

AND ADOPTION CENTER
success, resulting in 212 licenses 16648 E STREET
issued, 177 pets microchipped, and
450 rabies vaccinations administered
- further reinforcing our mission of
accessible, proactive pet care for all
Victorville residents.
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ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
As part of our ongoing efforts to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce overpopulation, 178 spay/neuter surgeries were performed at the shelter, and 192 spay/neuter vouchers were issued to assist residents with the cost of altering their pets.

ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER UPDATES
Success Stories
DONALD Donald, a long-stay shelter favorite known for his big smile and joyful tail wags, had been with us for 122
days. After being adopted and returned following our
January Costco event, he found a new forever home
in late March following a successful meet-and-greet.

We've received nothing but positive updates since.

Adoption events this quarter brought several
memorable success stories. Bentley, who had been
with us since October 31, 2023-over 150 days -
was finally adopted at one of our Costco Adoption
Events! Known for his warm personality, soulful eyes,
and signature smile, Bentley had quickly become a
favorite among staff. His adoption was a special
moment, marking the beginning of a well-deserved
new chapter.

OSTE
PET

ADOPTIONS
HERE

BENTLEY

VICTORY D

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