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File #: 2026-00640    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: Animal Wellbeing Commission
On agenda: 3/11/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion of Methods to Promote Adoption or Rescue of Senior Animals and Animals at Risk of Euthanasia
Attachments: 1. 2026-00640 Discussion of Methods to Promote Adoption or Rescue of Senior Animals and Animals at Risk of Euthanasia
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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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