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King George Animal Shelter Recommendations King George BOS Meeting, 4 Nov 08

King George Animal Shelter Recommendations King George BOS Meeting, 4 Nov 08. Michele Shipman, President King George Animal Rescue League Email: info@kgarl.org Phone: 888-542-7582 Web: www.kgarl.org. Agenda. Who is KGARL? Activities of KGARL KGARL’s relationship with KGAC

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King George Animal Shelter Recommendations King George BOS Meeting, 4 Nov 08

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  1. King George Animal Shelter RecommendationsKing George BOS Meeting, 4 Nov 08 Michele Shipman, President King George Animal Rescue League Email: info@kgarl.org Phone: 888-542-7582 Web: www.kgarl.org

  2. Agenda • Who is KGARL? • Activities of KGARL • KGARL’s relationship with KGAC • Ideas to improve KGAC • Suggestions for finding funds KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  3. Who is the King George Animal Rescue League (KGARL)? • Details • Non-profit, 501(c)3 • All volunteer group • Funded by donations, grants and fundraisers • Mission • Increase awareness of the homeless animals in King George County • Educate citizens in the proper care of pets • Raise funds to provide better lives for the animals of King George • Promote adoption, spaying/neutering, and complete programs of vaccinations KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  4. Who is KGARL (Cont)? • Animal Shelter Committee • Work with King George Animal Control Staff • Lower the euthanasia rate • Improve the conditions for the animals at the county shelter • Membership • Kim Boshela, KGARL Member • Deb Silber, KGARL Board Member • Dani Christ, KGARL Member • Michele Shipman, KGARL Board Member • Vicki Tate, Shelter Volunteer and KGARL Member • Contact • Email: shelterhelp@kgarl.org • Phone: 888-KGARL-VA (888-542-7582) KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  5. Activities of KGARL • Public Assistance • Spay/Neuter • 2006: 252 pets, $13,748 • 2007: 181 pets, $11,916 • Vet Care and Supplies • 2006: $2,079 • 2007: $4,995 • Event Participation • Caledon Halloween, Art and Wine and Home School events • King George Home Show • Dog walk on the Dahlgren Heritage Railroad Trail • King George Girl Scouts Meetings KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  6. KGARL’s relationship with KGAC • Donations • Food • Vaccinations and Medications • Supplies: Collars, Leashes, Printer paper and ink • Adoption Packets • Activities • Take pictures of animals at shelter and post online • Contact rescue groups to pull animals • Set up and participate in transports • Pay for vet care when needed • Help non-county residents adopt from KGAC KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  7. Ideas to improve KGAC • Provide 24 runs at the new shelter • Current shelter goes over 16 dogs almost 20% of the time and 12 dogs (current capacity) almost 50% of the time • Need to plan for future growth of the county • Provide basic vaccinations to dogs in the shelter • Include a budget of $5,000 to cover rabies, bordetella, and parvo/distemper vaccinations • 158 dogs adopted/transferred in 2007 x $30/dog = $4,740 • More hours open to the public • Currently open 24 hours per week • Only open 3 hours during non-business times • Being open evenings and weekends will increase adoption rates KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  8. Suggestions for finding funds • Increase the adoption fee • Current fee is $10 + $50 alteration deposit • Westmoreland County pull fee is $20 • Caroline County pull fee is $45 + $5 if vaccines are given • Increase adoption fee to cover cost of vaccinations • Keep the transfer fee low to entice rescue groups to pull • Sell dog licenses at the time of adoption for county residents • Increase the reclamation fee • Current fee is $5/day • Encourages people to leave their dogs for cheap boarding • Increase the fee for repeat offenders KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  9. Suggestions for finding funds (Cont) • Create a fund specifically for KGAC donations • Current donations may be used for general county funds • KGARL can help raise money if we knew it would help KGAC specifically • Donations cannot be counted on and should not be considered when putting together the yearly budget • Expect Virginia Code 3.2-6529 to increase dog license sales • The veterinarian will forward a copy of the rabies certificate to the treasurer of the locality where the vaccination occurs KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

  10. Summary • Animal Shelter Recommendations • Make construction of new shelter, with 24 runs, a priority • Provide vaccinations to dogs in the shelter • Keep the shelter open more hours to increase adoptions • Suggestions for Funding • Increase adoption fee • Sell dog licenses at the time of adoption for county residents • Increase reclamation fee • Create a fund specifically for KGAC donations • Enforce Virginia code 3.2-6529 • The King George Animal Rescue League is here to help! KGARL Presentation to the KG BOS

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