Capacity Protocols
To ensure adequate space and care for animals, these guidelines will be followed when 70% capacity is reached for either dogs or cats.
Capacity Thresholds
- Dogs: 70% Capacity (77 of 110 kennels occupied)
- Cats: 70% Capacity (53 of 76 condos occupied)
Protocols When Capacity Reaches 70%
The following protocols may be implemented and remain in effect until capacity improves:
- When possible, allow the public to hold found pets for up to 48 hours while searching for the owner.
- Encourage the use of microchip stations to help reunite pets before they come to the shelter.
- Encourage the community to adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate to local adoption and animal care agencies.
- Increase communication with owners to pick up their pets from the shelter as soon as possible:
- Phone calls, text messages, emails.
- Utilize social media messaging.