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Minutes for February 18, 2010
Sharon Baker Anna Molina- Villella Mary Andrews Vanessa Garin Carol Kosel
Chairman Vice- Chairman Clerk Member Member
Chuck MacKean Doris Kalter
Alternate Alternate
Proent: AWC: Sharon Baker, Mary Andrews, Vanessa Garuffi, Doris Kalter,
Chuck MacKean
ACO: Jeff Collins
The Animal Welfare Committee meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at the Mansfield Town
Hall.
Approve Minutes
Motion: To approve minutes from January 21, 2010. Passes.
Spay Waggin_
The Animal Rescue League's new, larger Spay Waggin van will be at Mansfield Petco on March
4'h. Sharon printed informational flyers to be distributed at the shelter.
Jeff suggested Friends of Animals certificates, which can be used at Mansfield Animal Hospital,
as an even lower priced option ($50) for cats under six months of age.
Fostered Cats
*Nikki — fostered by Emilie. Nikki is still skittish; only Emilie can handle her. Nikki
loves other cats, and does well with them.
• Tippy — fostered by Sharon. Tippy is still in reasonably good health.
• Cuddles — fostered by Justine. Very shy, but eating better.
*Rosalie — Sharon will foster her for the remainder of her quarantine.
*Blondie — fostered by Justine. Justine has been giving Blondie small meals, and the
vomiting problem, which started after spay surgery and Metacam pain medicine, is
decreasing. Blondie will be returned to the shelter soon.
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Cats
Coraline — The morning crew didn't notice worms, but they did notice a possible ear problem.
Jeff will make an appoint to have Coraline's ears examined, and will get a stool sample
to check for parasites.
Priya — Sharon will make an appointment this Saturday morning to have Priya spayed/neutered
and vaccinated. Priya will have been at the shelter ten days on Tuesday, and she has an
approved application.
Dogs
Heartworm prevention must be given year round; otherwise, dogs need to be retested before
starting the prevention program. Jeff will check to see if Jack was tested. Doris will resume
giving monthly heartworm prevention.
Jeff received a call about a Mansfield home where a backyard breeder had six to nine pit bulls,
including puppies. Mansfield Shelter Friends will pay to spay the mother since the breeder said
she couldn't afford it. The breeder has found homes for all but three of the puppies so far.
Foxboro Dogs
Ana printed forms to be used for Foxboro dogs. They are in a folder in the file cabinet.
Celebration of Animals
The Celebration of Animals is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. I I'% with a rain date of Sept. 25th.
No update available on planning for the event.
Vanessa will check with the high school art department to see if they would be willing to paint
the Celebration sign this year.
New Shelter Update
Installation of the heating components began last week.
Donations received recently:
Mansfield Bank Charitable Foundation Grant provided $1,500.00
Mansfield Women of Today's Holiday House Tour donated $500.00
Pet Rescue Site Contest
Sharon placed a free ad in The Buzz to promote participation in the contest.
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn. Passes: 5/0.
Adjourned: 8:00.
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Peteo
Petco would like to have volunteers set up a table at the Mansfield store at least once a month.
Volunteers have tried this in the past, without receiving sufficient benefits to maintain interest.
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn. Passes: 5/0.
Adjourned: 8:10.
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