Calaveras County Grand Jury • 2019-2020

Animal Services October 15, 2020

Published: October 15, 2020 10 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings

F1
For over 20 years, the Calaveras County Grand Jury has found the animal shelter to be outdated and inadequate for staff, animals and the public.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that the County build a new shelter
F2
Although the BOS agreed to build a new shelter on the existing 6.93 acres and instructed the CAO to propose a building plan, no timeline or target date was specified for the completion of the plan.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that the BOS provide a target date of no later than March 31, 2021 to the CAO for the plan completion.
F3
Drainage design within the dog kennels does not permit them to be adequately sanitized, which increases the risk of disease within the canine unit.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that the Administrator of the Environmental Management Agency develop a temporary solution to this drainage issue
F4
The hole in the cinder block wall used for drainage in the feral cat unit is inadequate and subject to backflow during heavy rains resulting in an increased risk of disease for cats and employees.
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R4
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that AS construct a proper drainage system for the feral cat area
F5
There are insufficient accommodations in the feral/intake room to properly house the number of animals brought to the shelter throughout the year.
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R5
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the AEMA request and the BOS provide funding for additional accommodations
F6
Limited public engagement with the AS shelter diminishes community awareness of the challenges facing AS staff and the animals in their care.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
There is no clearly labeled direct link on the AS webpage to the FOCAS donation page which would facilitate public donations for AS.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that AS add a direct link on the AS homepage to the FOCAS donation page, as well as add enticing verbiage,
F8
There is minimal AS partnership with non-profits other than FOCAS.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that AS partner more robustly with the non-profit sector
F9
AS developed a foster program in October 2018. The program has not been implemented due to a lack of consensus among County agencies regarding County exposure to liability.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends a foster program be implemented
F10
Lack of enforcement of the dog license ordinance in Calaveras County reduces the ability of the County to ensure that dog owners maintain current rabies vaccinations for their animals creating a public safety risk, as well as reduces revenues to the County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R10
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends that AS develop a media campaign by February 1, 2021, to educate the public about the County Ordinance regarding dog licensing.

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