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ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 2:15 p.m. at the
Animal Shelter
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Colleen E. Cochrane
Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Councillor Don MacArthur
Nick VanSeggelen
Donna MacKay, Secretary
Absent Were: Dr. Julia Holt
Peter Klose
Dr. Bill Mingram
Paul Spencer
Tara Stocker
1 . ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Laurie Davis, seconded by Don MacArthur
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held
on February 9, 2001 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. INTRODUCTION OF PET AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAM
There was discussion on how to proceed with the Pet Awareness Education
Program in the schools. Colleen has a colleague who owns a St. John's Therapy
dog which is used for therapy purposes for Nursing Homes, Denise House etc.
on a volunteer basis and also to teach pet awareness to young children.
Thoughts were to develop a pedagogical plan and approach the School Board
for approval, then contact the individual schools.
Colleen is going to work on an outline for the presentation for the next meeting
re: - dealing with stray animals
- do you want a cat or a dog and why
- how to feed, groom and train your pet
- statistics re: biting incidents
- how to approach a strange dog
Liability is a major concern for the Municipality.
Animal Advisory Committee - 2 - March 7, 2001
3. HUMANE SOCIETY HOURS OF OPERATION
The Ontario Humane Society Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday but is difficult to reach. Because of Provincial Legislation, Municipal
Animal Services staff are not allowed to enter on private property to remove an
animal without owner approval, however, the Humane Society staff are allowed.
Any animal, not considered a house pet is referred to the Ontario Humane
Society. Staff try to accommodate citizens whenever possible.
4. SCRAPBOOK
Scrapbook is up-to-date and was circulated among committee members.
5. UPCOMING PROMOTION AT PET SMART
A handout was circulated regarding the Pet Smart Promotion being held on
June 8-10. The adoptathon is an annual event. $5.00 for every adoption goes
into our spay/neuter program. We need volunteers to help staff this event.
Colleen has agreed to help out. Other volunteers are welcome.
6. PET POSTINGS — INTERNET PROGRAM
The postings are updated daily, when someone logs onto the site, revenue is
forwarded to that particular site. It was suggested to post pamphlets in public
places ie libraries, veterinary offices.
Marie will prepare information report to Council re: internet pet postings, also
looking into e-mail address for Shelter.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Nick— questioned whether the lifetime licence has been advertised enough.
Colleen — looking into sharing a booth at the Trade Show being held at the
Rickard Recreation Complex in April.
8. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Ante Room at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Chair
Don. a MacKay, Secretary--