Animal Welfare Committee

Approved: May 23, 2019 Animal Welfare Committee Meeting April 25, 2019 Davis Hall Term Exp Members Present Absent Staff Vivian Cooper X 2/28/2021 Taimi Anderson X 4/30/2021 Suzie Bellamy X 03/26/2023 Kathy Rodeffer X 2/28/2021 Patti Stange X 3/31/2020 Dave Turley X 3/26/2023 Kennis Termini X 04/09/2023 Bram Turner X Guests: Sheryl DeWalt, contract secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:32pm by Ms. Bellamy. 1. The agenda was reviewed and a motion was made by Ms. Stange to accept it. Ms. Rodeffer seconded the motion. All in favor; no opposed. 2. Ms. Stange made a motion to accept the March 28, 2019 meeting minutes. Ms. Termini seconded the motion. All in favor; no opposed. 3. AWC Report from Ms. Cooper a. AWC Donation Account – $10,073 b. Adoptions i. 2 Kittens – Zoe and Oliver c. Fosters/Petco i. Lady (AKA Pearl) – foster with Ms. Rodeffer ii. Osiris - foster with Ms. McNamee. d. Shelter i. Max – 4½ month shepherd e. The Spay and Neuter grant may not happen. There have been over 400 requests for monies. The amount asked exceeds the total grant amount. A response should be received within the next six months. 4. Municipal Scene Articles a. Symptoms of heat stroke and hot cars for June - Ms. Rodeffer b. Maryland 2000 program for July - Ms. Stange c. Retractable leashes/Trail etiquette for August – Ms. Stange d. Spay & Neuter (potential tie in with grant)- September (pending grant outcome) e. Other potential subject suggestions i. Feline diseases ii. Feral colonies iii. Crate or not crate iv. Dangers/poisons of human food such as xylitol 5. Old Business a. Box turtles and garden snakes. Ms. Rodeffer called Metro, but was unable to reach a live person and left voice mail. A returned call has not been received. Ms. Bellamy spoke to City Council and they asked to table the issue for now. The committee will respect the City Council’s wishes and will table any further discussion until August.  b. Shelter Coverage. Ms. Bellamy is copying all committee members on shelter coverage. For new members, please work with an existing member to learn what needs to be done during shelter coverage. c. Follow up items. There still seems to be a list of items from previous meetings that need to be completed. Ms. DeWalt volunteered to go through the minutes and compile a list. 6. New Business a. The Annual Report will be due upon conclusion of the fiscal year, i.e., June 30, 2019. After discussion, the last event organized by the committee was the Pet Halloween Parade in October 2017. The microchip clinics and rabies clinics were organized and predominantly staffed by Ms. Cooper. The committee did decide that the Farmers Markets are no longer a viable venue for handling microchip and/or rabies clinics. A stand along venue will need to be determined for future clinics. There is a possibility that the College Park Woods Pool clubhouse might be an option; Ms. Cooper will inquire. Potentially the May meeting could be held there for the committee to view the venue. b. Discussed events committee could organize for next FY: i. Fall Fest scheduled on October 19, 12Noon-3pm – place TBD ❖ Rabies and Microchip clinic ❖ Pet pictures in Halloween costumes ❖ Halloween pet parade ❖ Homemade dog biscuits ❖ Obtain sponsors – Mom’s Market, Petco, etc. ❖ Ms. DeWalt volunteered to contact Canada Dry about donation of canned sodas ii. Spring Fest in April – Date TBD 7. Next meeting will be May 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Davis Hall (or possibly College Park North pool clubhouse, depending on discussion with City). Ms. Stange made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Ms. Termini. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sheryl DeWalt, contract secretary.  Maryland Animal Sanctuaries Cat/Dogs Good Shepherd Cat Sanctuary, Delmar 410-860-2280 Ivy Woods Feline Sanctuary, Westminster PO Box 88, Westminster MD Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, Harwood 410-798-9559 Saving Future Feral Cats (not sure if sanctuary or shelter/rescue group) Stevensville 443-988-0173 Senior Dog Sanctuary, Severn 443-742-0270 Farm Animal Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary, Howard County 410-489-4694 Popular Spring Animal Sanctuary, Poolesville (301) 428-8128 Star Gazing Farm Animal Sanctuary, Boyds 301-675-5716 Wildlife/Exotics Frisky's Wildlife and primate sanctuary, Woodstock 410-418-8899 Second Chance Wildlife Center (rehabilitation and release), Gaithersburg 301-0926-9453