HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnimal Welfare Minutes 2006Animal Welfare Committee Minutes for 2006
January 19, 2006
Topics of Discussion:
• Participating in the cable access show, Community Chat, to advertise t1irteI I(JS[) I'S
at Saphire Manor murder mystery.
• Putting up a sign on the South Common to advertise the Seance
• Splitting profits from the S6ance 50/50 between the general fund and the new
building fund.
• Next Spay Waggin: Jan. 30th
February 16, 2006
Topics of Dicussion:
• Modifications of shelter forms for stray /surrender, adoptions, etc.
• Update on S6ance
• Next Spay Waggin: Feb. 27°i
March 16, 2006
Topics of Discussion:
• Send letter to Selectmen re Samsonite
• Access database to track shelter animals is being created by Lou Andrews,
and should be up and running soon.
• Review modifications on surrender, adoption, and spay /neuter forms
• Update on S6ance
• Moving cash from checking to CD
• New AWC members: Sally Holm and Amy Magee
• Next Spay Waggin: March 270'
April 20, 2006
Topics of Discussion
• Jeff reported on Roxy
• Ana reported on Patriot's adoption
• Upper respiratory infection in cat room — ask people wanting to surrender if
they can wait for five days
• Update on kittens in foster care with Sharon
• Tentative dates for next Celebration: Aug 26 or Sept 9
• Next Spay Waggin: April 20
May 24, 2006
Topics of Discussion
• Report on new building fund and site plan review
• Status of kittens available for adoption
• Jeff will look into sign for new shelter
June 15,2006
Topics of Discussion:
• Date set for Celebration of Animals: Sept. 9t"
• Kittens — Sharon still has some in foster care
• Next Spay Waggin: June 26"'
July 20, 2006
Topics of Discussion:
• Newsletter will come out just before Celebration. Need to submit articles and
choose animal photos
• Report on new shelter campaign
• AC in cat quarantine room — should it be replaced?
• Storage shed — Jeff is working on getting a shed for supplementary storage
• Kittens — Sharon and Katie have foster kittens. Sally's foster kittens will be
available for adoption in three weeks
• Find large banner for Celebration.
• Next Spay Waggin: July 20'
August 17, 2006
Topics of Discussion
• Dog update: Brady was neutered today and should go home on Saturday.
Claude has vet appt. tomorrow, then will be ready for adoption.
• Newsletter — should be mailed this week
• Kittens still in foster care with Sally, Carol, and Sharon.
• Next Spay Waggin: Aug. 21St. Jamie, Archie, and Otis will be done then.
^September 21, 2006
Topics of Discussion
• Celebration of Animals — most profitable year ever!
• Dog update: Marie is fostering Bertucci. Claude, Zoey, & Dozier all have
applications.
• Kittens — Sally will bring three to the shelter on Friday.
• Jeff will look into maintenance issues: cat room screen door, and light outside
cat room.
• Sign for new shelter — wording established
October 19, 2006
Topics of Discussion:
• Newsletter— cost, including extra dog walk flyer: $1,398.00
• Update on new shelter campaign
• Next Spay Waggin: Oct. 30 °i
November & December Meetings Cancelled