Title
Discussion of Methods to Promote Adoption or Rescue of Senior Animals and Animals at Risk of Euthanasia
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00640
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Review and comment.
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Contact
Contact: Ryan Hinderman, Communications and Customer Service Manager, (916) 808-7911, rhinderman@cityofsacramento.org, Community Development Department
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-California Animal Shelters
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Additional Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of outward marketing of euthanasia risk along with possible options for sharing this information such as social media, website posts, kennel signs, and a “final plea” program.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: None.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: None.
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EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: None.
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Sustainability
Sustainability: None.
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Commission/Committee Action
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: The Animal Wellbeing Commission and Animal Care Services share the goal of maximizing lifesaving. This discussion will provide an opportunity for commission members and Animal Care Services to propose ideas, present evidence, and share perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of various methods of increasing lifesaving for at-risk animals. To aid the conversation, please refer to Attachment 2 (California Animal Shelters: Opportunities for Growth Study), pages 13-15 and 21.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
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LocalBusinessEnterprise
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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