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Animal Welfare Committee
Minutes for March 19, 2015
Sharon Baker Ana Molina-Villella Maty Andrews Chuck MacKean
Chairman Vice -Chairman Clerk Member
Lori Zola Erika Cervasio, D.V.M.
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Present: AWC: Sharon Baker, Ana Villella, Mary Andrews, Chuck MacKean, Carol Kosel,
Lori Zola
ACO: Jeff Collins
The Animal Welfare Committee meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at Mansfield Airport.
Motion: To approve the minutes from February 19, 2015. Passes 5/0.
ACO Report
• The next court date for David Aristide and his dogs is in late April. Mini seems to be
doing a little better, but her medical prognosis is not good.
• Claire Medeiros, dog trainer, has been coming in on weekday mornings to volunteer her
time to work with Jeff and help train some of the dogs. She presented suggestions for
volunteers. Jeff will discuss with her how she can best help the dogs, and coordinate.
her activities with the volunteers. Jeff noticed a slight improvement in the puppy
Claire has been working with. The AWC objected to the use of prong collars in
training; prong collars are to be used only by Claire, under Jeff's supervision, and
when no other volunteers are working with the dogs.
Facebook
Jeff will speak with Melissa Burke regarding the procedures she should follow before posting
fundraising items which use MSF or the shelter names. Her current fundraising posting will
remain on MAS Facebook.
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Election of AWC Officers
• Motion: To nominate Chuck MacKean for AWC Chairman. (Baker/Kosel) Approved:
4/Q,
• Motion: To nominate Carol Kosel for AWC Vice -Chairman. (Villella/Baker)
Approved: 4/0.
Veterinary
• Snickers - because the wound on her cheek hasn't healed after a week of antibiotics,
Mary will schedule the recommended surgery to flush and debride the wound. Mary will
contact the approved adopters to notify them.
i : a,-.dcr - i Oli will get a prescriptior. norn Lloyds and order a couple of doses to keep
on hand for fractious cats for whom Drontal would be difficult to administer.
• Jeff reported that Princess' lab results were good for a cat her age, and no medication or
fluids are required at this time. Mary will contact the caller who was interested in
adopting an older cat.
• Gizmo received acupuncture for spasms following catheterization. The treatment seemed
to help, and he will return to the shelter after a few days of observation. He has no
crystals in his urine, and no special food is necessary, although he should receive wet
food for extra moisture. Ana commented that if blockages continue, Gizmo might need to
be euthanized. Jeff will post sheets to monitor Gizmo's urine output when he returns to
the shelter.
Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn. Passes Adjourned: 8:55 p.m.
Signature of Clerk Date
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