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Animal Services Readiness

How should the County combine grant funding and rescue partnerships to manage shelter population?

The report finds Animal Services had not obtained spay and neuter grants since 2022 and that the dog shelter remained over capacity; it recommends new grant applications and a policy identifying eligible rescue organizations.

Why this matters

Prevention funding and dependable placement partners may reduce intake pressure while helping the shelter reserve capacity for animals with urgent needs.

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Supporting evidence

Evidence from the report

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Supporting report

Calaveras County Animal Services: Road Map to a Modern Shelter - Policies and Procedures

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Findings, Recommendations, Respondents
Source citation
Source: Calaveras County Animal Services: Road Map to a Modern Shelter - Policies and Procedures, Findings F6-F7 and Recommendations R6-R7, PDF page 10.
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