Mid-Missouri Animal Welfare League Visioning Event January 19, 2013

Results from Break Out Tables

In Support of a No Kill Shelter Repeatedly, it has been demonstrated that No-Kill can be achieved in every community, regardless of economic status, animal intakes, or geographic location through a series of programs collectively referred to as the No-Kill equation. When used together, these programs have been proven to eliminate the need for euthanasia as a means of population control in any kind of animal shelter. The factors in this equation include: 1. Feral Cat TNR Program. 2. High Volume, Low Cost Spay and Neuter Services 3. Rescue Groups 4. Foster Care 5. Comprehensive Adoption 6. Pet Retention 7. Medical and Behavioral Programs 8. Public Relations/Community Involvement 9. Volunteers 10. Proactive Redemptions 11. A Compassionate Director animal shelterSpay and Neuter

Communities who have Recently Adopted 90% Release Rate or High Save Rate Method of Sheltering Cleveland, TN KC, Missouri Niagra County, NY Broward County, FL Cuba, MO Ivins, UT Otsego County, MI Manatee County, FL Miami-Dade County, FL (has BSL) Pasco County, FL Rockwall, TX Tampa-Hillsborough County, FL Blackford County, IN Cleveland, TN Jacksonville, FL Kansas City, MO Niagara County, NY or Amelia County, VA Denver, CO (has BSL) King County, WA Kirby, TX Larimer, CO Longmont, CO Montrose, CO Nelson County, VA Orange County, VA Richmond, VA San Francisco, CA Santa Clara, CA Note: the above are at a 80-89% rate and are climbing

More Education and Training Master Volunteer List Local Master Resource List National Master Resource List Work Shops Community Organizations Collaborating Community Resources being proactive instead of reactive Pet Retention Transparency among all organizations Emergency Training and Preparedness CPR Training for Animals Large Animal Rescue Animal Training Facilities Emergency Shelter Behavioral Specialists SPCA Pro (educational & resource)

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Sedalia Spay/Neuter Clinic Central Missouri Humane Society City voucher program Humane Alliance is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that focuses on high-volume, high-quality, low-cost companion animal sterilization. Since 1994 the Alliance has fostered a new mentoring culture across the country to successfully replicate their tried and tested clinic model. Spay/neuter is a simple solution to the complex problem of the euthanasia epidemic, which destroys 4-6 million animals each year and is the direct result of animals left unaltered in communities. Simply put, sterilizing cats and dogs means fewer animals crowding the shelter and fewer animals ultimately being euthanized. Reducing strain on shelter systems also allows them to devote more resources to each animal, thereby increasing each animals chance for a positive outcome. The goal of the alliance is to build communities across the nation where every animal has a safe place to live.

More Dog Friendly Amenities #1 Concern – Dog Park Safety How do we get them? Speak and/or write to: City Council Parks & Recreation City Manager Business Owners/Managers

Low Cost Vet Services Low cost vaccinations clinics Low cost micro chip clinics Low cost spay/neuter Low cost heartworm testing/treatment Free spay/neuter for pit bulls

Poll regarding Municipal Shelter Do You Want a Municipal Shelter? 48%No 52%Yes

MUNICIPALITY From Wikipedia, A municipality is usually an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. The term municipality is also used to mean the governing body of a municipality.administrative division [1] A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district. [1]special-purpose district Definition of a 501C3 By Emily Young, eHow Contributor A 501(c)(3) organization is one that is considered tax-exempt under the 501(c)(3) section of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations considered 501(c)(3) are not-for-profit organizations, which have a charitable purpose. Organizations

Purpose & Regulations of 501c3 Purposes For an organization to be classified as a 501(c)(3) it must have an exempt purpose as defined by the IRS. Types of organizations that are considered are charitable, religious, scientific, educational, literary, public safety organizations, those involved with amateur sports and those that prevent cruelty to animals or children. Definition of Charitable The term "charitable" has a specific definition through the IRS in relation to 501(c)(3) organizations. In this context, charitable organizations include those that give relief to the underprivileged, advance religion, advance education or science, erect public buildings, ease the burdens of government, ease neighborhood tensions, stop prejudice, fight against delinquency and defend human or civil rights.advance education Regulations There are many restrictions for 501(c)(3) organizations. The main regulation is that their earnings cannot go to a shareholder or an individual. Additionally, they cannot try to influence legislation as a major part of their purpose or participate in campaigning for or against a political candidate.

How do we get there? Funding: Taxes – sales, animal products, property Licensing – city tags Private Donations Fundraisers Bonds Approval: Ballot Initiative – Collecting signatures to get the issue on ballot for community vote Administration Municipal shelter can be staffed by the Municipal (City or County) or can contract out to a private 501c3 organization

Benefit to Community by having a Municipal Shelter Relieve burden from local shelters and rescue groups More control regarding hours of operation and policies Create jobs in the community Create awareness Increased Pet Retention More Education Work hand in hand with Animal Control Will Adopt a No Kill Policy or High Save Rate Philosophy

Staggering Numbers for Dogs & Cats DOG totals for Columbia = 27,918 Americans spends approximately $16,96.00 per dog annually. Veterinary care $368 per year per dog = $10,273,824 Boarding pet sitting $273 a year per dog $7,621,614 Food $254 per dog per year $7,091,172 Treats $96 per dog per year $ 2,680,128 Toys $148 per dog per year $4,131,864 Medication $159 per year per dog $4,438,962 Miscellaneous $332 per dog per year $ 9,268,776 Grooming $66 per dog per year $1,842,588 Total spending for dogs in Columbia MO. $47,348,928 CAT totals for Columbia = 31,496 Americans spend approximately $11,05.00 per cat annually Veterinary Care $ per year per cat. = $7,118,096. Boarding/ pet sitting $ per year per cat $ 8,031,480. Food $220 per year per cat $ 6,929,120 Treats $47 per cat per year $ 1,480,312 Toys $126 per cat per year $ 3,968,496 Medication $53.00 per cat per year $ 1,670,493 Miscellaneous $178 per cat per year $5,606,288 Totals spending for cats in Columbia, MO $34,803,080

Total Amount Spent on CoMo Pets Total spending for both dogs and cats in the City of Columbia Annually. $82,152,008 per year The population figures that I used for the city of Columbia are from the Planning and Development Dept. City of Columbia and CATSO. Population of Columbia Mo. 110,438 year ending 2012 These formulas are derived from the American veterinary medical Association calculation described on their websitewww.avma.org and in the publication US pet ownership and demographic sourcebook. These are the formulas used by Maddie's fund for the pre-grant inquiry for community shelter data grants from Maddie'sfund.orgwww.avma.orgfund.org

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