88% Live Outcome Rate in December at Town Lake Animal Center

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: Filip Gecic, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer

CC: Marc A. Ott, City Manager
H.G. (Bert) Lumbreras, Assistant City Manager
Animal Advisory Commission

DATE: January 7, 2011

SUBJECT: Animal Services Intake Rate


On October 1, 2010 the Town Lake Animal Center closed the night drop-off boxes as a recommendation from the Animal Advisory Commission. Since then the Animal Center has taken in 652 fewer dogs as compared to last year.
At the time TLAC closed the night drop-off boxes there were concerns expressed that there would be an increase in the number of loose dog calls. That has not been the case. For the three-month period, the number of loose dog calls have been down 100 to 200 calls each month.
We have a full quarter of data that reflects that the closure of the night drop-off boxes is successfully working to help the City reduce the animal intake rates thus increasing the overall live outcome rate.

The live outcome rate for the Town Lake Animal Center in December is 88% which is nearing the goal of 90% live outcome rate also known as a “No-Kill” city. This is during the slower winter season, but we are hopeful that this trend will continue.

The Animal Services Office is actively working on the City’s “No-Kill” implementation plan and with the support of our partners and community we are making great strides to reaching our goal.

Should you need further information, please contact my office at 972-6057.