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ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. at the
Animal Shelter
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services Officer
Dr. Bill Mingram
Laurie Ovenden
Councillor Jane Rowe
Donna MacKay
Absent: Scott Creed, Orono Cat World
Wolf Klose, Orono Cat World
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Nick Van Seggelen
Councillor Rowe chaired the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
Moved by Laurie Ovenden, seconded by Laurie Davis
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on April
12, 2000 be approved.
“CARRIED”
INTRODUCTION OF BILL MINGRAM, CLARINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL
2.
Dr. Mingram was introduced to all in attendance and was given an overview of the
purpose of the committee and brought up to speed as to what projects the committee are
working on.
PETS ADOPTATHON – PETSMART FEEDBACK
3.
Adoptions were limited to just 3 this year. Total amount of $350 in charity. Cash
donations were also accepted at the Animal Shelter. The layout at Pet Smart was not the
best and the competition between groups was very noticeable. Will suggest something
different for next year.
Marie to send a letter to Pet Smart to thank them for letting us participate in their
adoptathon.
Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 2 - May 10, 2000
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Moved by Laurie Ovenden, seconded by Sheila Elkington
THAT a memo be prepared and sent to the Library for their involvement in Pet
Awareness Week.
“CARRIED”
VERBAL UPDATE
4.
-Marie wrote a letter of thanks to Pet Net re: Microchip scanner
-Letter was sent to Dr. Mingram and included copies of minutes and dog bite
prevention program
-Composed Press Release to have advertised on local radio station during Pet
Awareness Week
-Ministry of Transportation of Ontario have advised that they will waive their fee for
the permit for the Mural. Permit not yet issued but expecting a verbal this week
-The Animal Guardian Society (T.A.G.S.) have offered to come to the Shelter on
Saturday and give demonstrations of animal training on our shelter dogs for members
of the public
-Photos of some of our animals are now on the Web Site
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.
- Education in Schools, proceed in January 2001
-Region of Durham has adopted mandatory rabies vaccine yearly. Clinics will be
set-up probably for September. Provincial Legislation, Sheila is going to a meeting to
see what we are responsible for.
-If anyone has any items to be added to the scrapbook, please give to Laurie
Ovenden.
OTHER BUSINESS
6.
-New dog compound erected in front of building
Animal Advisory Committee Minutes - 3 - May 10, 2000
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NEXT MEETING
7.
Next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Animal Shelter.
ADJOUNRMENT
8.
Moved by Sheila Elkington, seconded by Laurie Ovenden
THAT the meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
“CARRIED”
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Chair
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Donna MacKay, Secretary