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F11 The termination of the Trap, Neuter, and Return program is correlated with <br /> an increase in adult cat euthanasia rate at the shelter. <br /> Comment. No surprise. TNR is an investment that pays off in reduced intakes and euthanasia, <br /> especially for kittens. Here is a simple comparison: In 2019 the intake ratio of kittens :adult <br /> cats was 1.8:1;in 2022 that ratio rose to 4:1. The shelter is disproportionately taking in, and <br /> euthanizing, kittens. TNR can stem that. <br /> F12 There have been public concerns and requests expressed over the years for <br /> public programs to include a spay/neuter program by Orange County Animal <br /> Care. <br /> Comment. Whatever the method, it is in the best interest(monetary as well as humane) of the <br /> shelter and the participating cities to reduce the overpopulation of animals. Spay/neuter <br /> programs are a good way to do that. <br /> Communication / Outreach <br /> F13 The current adoption appointment system restricts public access to the dog <br /> kennels, thereby limiting potential adopters' access to all available animals. <br /> Comment. This diminished access has slowed down adoptions, and that means animals are <br /> staying longer at the shelter. Longer stays mean higher costs, more stress, behavior problems <br /> (abetted by inadequate enrichment), and more euthanasia. The rapid increase in length of stay <br /> is analyzed by the OCShelter.com website, specifically in Appendix A of this report: <br /> htWs.11app,box.com/s/2nrpxb/7kac7W kyc88519ssjwi512mt. <br /> F14 Orange County Animal Care's engagement with some animal rescue <br /> partners is negatively impacted due to differences of opinion in appropriate <br /> animal care policy. <br /> Comment. Rescue partners are being asked to shoulder the burden of bad policies. For adult <br /> dogs, in 2019 there were 6 adoptions for every transfer to rescue. In 2022, there were only 3.2 <br /> adoptions for each rescue. Adult dog intakes were 28% lower in 2022 than 2019. With fewer <br /> intakes, the shelter was unable to get animals adopted and resorted to turning up the pressure on <br /> rescues. It's only natural that the rescues do not want to shoulder the consequences of the <br /> shelter's self-inflicted problems. <br /> F15 Internal and community engagement does not adequately communicate the <br /> shelter's mission and operating strategy. <br /> Comment. The only discernible an operating "strategy"is putting out abundant untruthful PR. <br /> F16 The information currently on the Orange County Animal Care website for <br /> low- cost spay/neuter is not up to date with regard to referrals and prices for <br /> spay/neuter procedures. <br /> Comment. The information on the website has a strained relationship to truth. A prime example <br /> is the "Fact Check"document, filled with misleading and flat-out false statements. <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />