HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnimal Welfare 02/17/2022Town of Mansfield liC,c nl OFFICE
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Minutes for February 17, 2022
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ChuckMacKean Carol Kosel Mary Andrews Ana Molina-Villella Sharon Baker
Chairman Vice -Chairman Clerk Member Member
Joan Brandt Erika Cervasio, D.V .
Alternate Alternate
Present: AWC: Carol Kosel, Sharon Baker, Ana Villella, Mary Andrews, Joan Brandt
ACO: Jeff Collins
The Animal Welfare Committee meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. at Mansfield Airport.
Approve Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes from December 16th, 2021. Passes.
Animal Control Offieer's Report
• The town is looking to increase security and data accessibility at the shelter.
Implementation may include lock boxes, a secure computer, new keys, etc. Details to
come in the future.
• Jeff received a call from Gail Gobel, who adopted the cat Patrick last year. Patrick
developed medical problems after adoption, was PTS, and his medical costs were
sizable. Ana will call the adopter.
• Jeff will set up a sign -in procedures for the cleaning service that comes to the shelter.
• Jeff received a call from someone who wants financial assistance for veterinary care
for his cat. Jeff will get preliminary information and pass it on to Ana.
• Jeff will contact Mike Ahern about getting a floodlight for the rear dog play yard.
Dogs
• Bella came from a domestic abuse situation. Her owner is living in a car while searching
for housing. The owner may reclaim Bella at the end of February, otherwise Bella will
be a shelter dog and up for adoption.
• Duo had a good meet -and -greet session at the home of his potential adopters, where
there are two resident dogs. The family has dog experience, just lost a large dog, plans to
get a trainer for Duo, and generally seems like a good home. M.S.F. will pay for
neutering Duo after his skin condition clears up. A recheck for his skin is scheduled for
March I oth
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Cats'
• Ringworm culture was done on three of the cats at the shelter. Results will take 4 to 7
days.
• A 5 year old cat, belonging to a sick friend of a volunteer, will be surrendered. M.S.F.
will pay to have the cat updated on vaccines before entering the shelter so that the cat
can go into the main room.
• The two ringworm cats in the Quarantine Room will stay there during treatment, and the
Infirmary will be used temporarily if emergency stray cats come in.
Adjournment
Adjourned 6:55 p.m.
Signature of Clerk Date: 2/17/22
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