2022-12-14 ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 2022 AT 5:30 PM, AT THE SHARI D. COLEMAN
PEARLAND ANIMAL SHELTER – TRAINING ROOM, 8311 FREEDOM DR., PEARLAND,
TEXAS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Catherine Cupples called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL/CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Chair, Dr. Catherine Cupples; Board Members: Mary Hickling, John Fischer, Asst. Chief
Patrick Savage
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MINUTES FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022, MEETING: Member Hickling made a motion to adopt the minutes
as presented; this was seconded by Fischer. Minutes were approved unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
V. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Assistant Police Chief Patrick Savage.
VI. UPDATE ON SHARI D. COLEMAN PEARLAND ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION
CENTER GRAND OPENING
Presentation provided by Patrick Savage, Assistant Police Chief.
Scheduled for January 21, 2023 - Discussion of planned activities, refreshments, and
speakers. Public invitation/announcement to be shared via social media. ASAC members
offered to fund purchase of hot dogs for the grand opening. Discussion of engagement
and outreach ideas related to the grand opening.
VII. STAFF REPORT FROM ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER
“Statistics for 9/2/2022 – 12/1/2022
In the period this report covers, 3 months, we saw a 6.8% decrease in the number of cat
intakes and a 18.3% increase in dog intakes compared to the same period last year. Dog
adoptions are down about 15% compared last year during the same period but up 61%
YTD. Cat adoptions are down 66% compared to last year during the same period and
down 16% YTD. Return to owner rates for dogs is at 51%YTD with cat RTO rates at about
5.5%. Rescue transfers for dogs are up 26%YTD and cat transfer are down 10%. Even
with the increase in dogs adopted, returned home and transferred to rescue, the significant
increase in dog intakes is proving difficult to overcome.
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Cats Dogs Total
Intake 194 271 465
Adoptions 35 44 79
Transferred to Rescue 71 67 138
Returned to Owners 7 110 117
Euthanasia 18* 8 26
Live Release Rate 86.9% 96.5% 93%
*1 cat was an owner requested euthanasia
Rabies Update: 0 confirmed positive for rabies in the city for the period.
Volunteer Program: Volunteers 586 hours for the period. Volunteerisms continue to
prove invaluable given the influx of dogs into the shelter. We partnered with the City of
Deer Park to attend one of their annual adoption events, participated in the Pearland
Animal Hospital’s annual Halloween event and had the adoption trailer in this year’s
Hometown Christmas Parade.
Staffing: We have one open Animal Services Supervisor position.
Training: In October Fischer presented portions of the Basic Animal Control Officer
Course provided by The Texas Department of State Health Services. January 24-27, 2023
we are hosting The Humane Educators of Texas who are presenting Cruelty Investigations
101, Compassion Fatigue & the Animal Welfare Worker, and FTO for the ACO courses.
Social Media: We have increased followers of our Facebook page to 14,825 and it
continues to be an important resource for getting pets adopted, into rescue and returned
home.
Foster Program: We currently have 2 dogs and 1 cat in foster homes.
Status Update for Shari D. Coleman Animal Shelter and Adoption Center: We are all
moved in and apart from minor warranty items the shelter is operating smoothly and as
intended. Grand Opening is set for January 21, 2023.
Capacity: Our inventory this time last year was 25 dogs and 47 cats. This year we have
80 dogs and 96 cats. We have one open kennel for medium to large dogs. We have room
for small dogs but space for medium and large dogs is at critical level. The large influx of
dogs into municipal shelters is not unique to Pearland. The industry statewide is
experiencing the increase.”
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 pm.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this 4th day of January 2023.
Dr. Catherine Cupples, Chairperson
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