Title
Joint Animal Services Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an update on the operations of Joint Animal Services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on the operations of Joint Animal Services.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Sarah Hock, Executive Director, Joint Animal Services
Background and Analysis:
Established in 1977, Joint Animal Services is funded pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater. Animal Services operates an 8,000 sq. ft. facility on a centrally located site in Olympia and promotes responsible pet ownership for the health and safety of people and animals; enforces animal-related laws; reduces pet overpopulation through education and spay/neuter programs; alleviates animal suffering through proper medical care and humane euthanasia; and provides temporary shelter for strays and owner-released animals and opportunities for the adoption of these animals.
Executive Director Hock will present and update on the operations of Joint Animal Services.
Climate Analysis:
There are no known climate impacts related to this update.
Equity Analysis:
There are no known equity impacts related to this update.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Joint Animal Services is the primary animal shelter and animal control agency for the Thurston County region and is centrally located in Olympia.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to the update.
Options:
1. Receive an update on the operations of Joint Animal Services.
2. Do not Receive an update on the operations of Joint Animal Services.
3. Receive the update at another time.
Attachments:
None