Austin Animal Services outlines 30/60/90 plan to expand foster program, reopen intake and boost staffing Director Dangler and Assistant Director Jason Garza told the commission the shelter has begun process improvements with Austin Pets Alive, plans to expand 'dog day out' and overnight trial programs, aims to prioritize foster placements to reopen intake, and reported February statistics including a 95.53% live-release rate and 385 adoptions.

Austin Animal Services is rolling out an ambitious 30/60/90 plan to boost foster placements, enhance partnerships, and ultimately reopen intake to save more lives!

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Bridal Advisory Commission unanimously backs recommendations to convert temporary shelter staff to full-time and fund dog-walking, enrichment and technology The commission voted March 9 to recommend that Austin City Council convert two temporary animal-care positions to full-time, fund two staff dog-walkers and a full-time animal enrichment specialist, and to highlight technology needs for Austin Animal Services; staff said cost estimates and procurement details remain to be provided.

Austin's Animal Services is taking a big step forward with unanimous budget recommendations to convert temporary positions to full-time and enhance care for our furry friends!

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Austin City Council debates $1.3M contract for animal services with Travis County Council members express concerns over cost recovery model and oversight of animal services.

Austin City Council faces a heated debate over a $1.3 million animal services contract, raising crucial questions about costs and community accountability.

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ASO Implements New Rescue Placement List and Behavior Assessment Protocol for Shelter Dogs ASO launches a new protocol for urgent placement of dogs with behavior concerns to enhance outcomes.

Austin Animal Services is shaking up the way we help dogs with behavioral challenges by launching a new Rescue Placement List aimed at saving lives!

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City Panel Discusses Bond Election Priorities for Animal Services Funding Panel emphasizes need for community involvement in upcoming bond election discussions.

Austin's Animal Advisory Commission is rallying the community for critical funding in the upcoming bond election, emphasizing that your voice is vital for the future of local animal services.

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Austin Animal Center faces scrutiny over adoption policies and medical holds Public comments urge Austin Animal Center to improve foster options for medically held animals.

The Austin Animal Center is under fire as passionate advocates push for urgent reforms to adoption policies and the treatment of animals in shelters.

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