The document discusses strategies for achieving a no-kill shelter status. It notes that no-kill can be achieved through programs collectively called the No-Kill Equation, including TNR programs for feral cats, low-cost spay/neuter services, rescue groups, foster care, comprehensive adoptions, pet retention programs, medical/behavioral programs, public outreach, volunteers, proactive redemptions, and a compassionate director. It provides examples of communities that have adopted a 90% live release or high save rate sheltering method. It discusses the need for more education/training resources and low-cost veterinary services in the community. A poll showed 52% support for a municipal shelter.

1. Mid-Missouri Animal
Welfare League
• Visioning Event
• January 19, 2013

2. Results from Break Out Tables

3. In Support of a No Kill
Shelter
Repeatedly, it has been demonstrated that No-Kill can be achieved
in every community, regardless of economic status, animal
intakes, or geographic location through a series of programs
collectively referred to as the No-Kill equation. When used
together, these programs have been proven to eliminate the need
for euthanasia as a means of population control in any kind of
animal shelter. The factors in this equation include:
1. Feral Cat TNR Program.
2. High Volume, Low Cost Spay and Neuter Services
3. Rescue Groups
4. Foster Care
5. Comprehensive Adoption
6. Pet Retention
7. Medical and Behavioral Programs
8. Public Relations/Community Involvement
9. Volunteers
10. Proactive Redemptions
11. A Compassionate Director

4. Communities who have Recently or
Adopted 90% Release Rate or High
Save Rate Method of Sheltering
• Cleveland, TN Amelia County, VA
• KC, Missouri Denver, CO (has BSL)
• Niagra County, NY King County, WA
• Broward County, FL Kirby, TX
• Cuba, MO Larimer, CO
• Ivins, UT Longmont, CO
• Otsego County, MI Montrose, CO
• Manatee County, FL Nelson County, VA
• Miami-Dade County, FL (has BSL) Orange County, VA
• Pasco County, FL Richmond, VA
• Rockwall, TX San Francisco, CA
• Tampa-Hillsborough County, FL Santa Clara, CA
• Blackford County, IN
• Cleveland, TN Note: the above are at a 80-89% rate and
• Jacksonville, FL are climbing
• Kansas City, MO
• Niagara County, NY

5. More Education and Training
• Master Volunteer List
• Emergency Training and
• Local Master Resource Preparedness
List
• CPR Training for Animals
• National Master
• Large Animal Rescue
Resource List
• Animal Training Facilities
• Work Shops
• Emergency Shelter
• Community
Organizations • Behavioral Specialists
• Collaborating • SPCA Pro (educational &
• resource)
Community Resources
being proactive instead of
reactive
• Pet Retention
• Transparency among all
organizations

6. Low Cost Spay/Neuter
• Sedalia Spay/Neuter Clinic
• Central Missouri Humane Society
• City voucher program
• Humane Alliance is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that focuses
on high-volume, high-quality, low-cost companion animal sterilization. Since
1994 the Alliance has fostered a new mentoring culture across the country to
successfully replicate their tried and tested clinic model.
• Spay/neuter is a simple solution to the complex problem of the euthanasia
epidemic, which destroys 4-6 million animals each year and is the direct result
of animals left unaltered in communities. Simply put, sterilizing cats and dogs
means fewer animals crowding the shelter and fewer animals ultimately being
euthanized. Reducing strain on shelter systems also allows them to devote
more resources to each animal, thereby increasing each animals chance for a
positive outcome. The goal of the alliance is to build communities across the
nation where every animal has a safe place to live.

7. More Dog Friendly Amenities
#1 Concern – Dog Park Safety
How do we get them?
Speak and/or write to:
• City Council
• Parks & Recreation
• City Manager
• Business Owners/Managers

8. Low Cost Vet Services
Low cost vaccinations clinics
Low cost micro chip clinics
Low cost spay/neuter
Low cost heartworm testing/treatment
Free spay/neuter for pit bulls

9. Poll regarding Municipal Shelter
 Do You Want a Municipal
Shelter?
 48% No
 52% Yes

10. MUNICIPALITY
 From Wikipedia,
 A municipality is usually an urban administrative division having
corporate status and usually powers of self-government. The term
municipality is also used to mean the governing body of a
municipality.
 [1] A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision,
as opposed to a special-purpose district.
 Definition of a 501C3
 By Emily Young, eHow Contributor
 A 501(c)(3) organization is one that is considered tax-exempt
under the 501(c)(3) section of the Internal Revenue Code.
Organizations considered 501(c)(3) are not-for-profit
organizations, which have a charitable purpose.

11. Purpose & Regulations of 501c3
Purposes
For an organization to be classified as a 501(c)(3) it must have an exempt purpose as
defined by the IRS. Types of organizations that are considered are charitable,
religious, scientific, educational, literary, public safety organizations, those involved
with amateur sports and those that prevent cruelty to animals or children.
Definition of Charitable
The term "charitable" has a specific definition through the IRS in relation to 501(c)(3)
organizations. In this context, charitable organizations include those that give relief to
the underprivileged, advance religion, advance education or science, erect public
buildings, ease the burdens of government, ease neighborhood tensions, stop
prejudice, fight against delinquency and defend human or civil rights.
Regulations
There are many restrictions for 501(c)(3) organizations. The main regulation is that
their earnings cannot go to a shareholder or an individual. Additionally, they cannot try
to influence legislation as a major part of their purpose or participate in campaigning
for or against a political candidate.

12. How do we get there?
Funding:
 Taxes – sales, animal products, property
 Licensing – city tags
 Private Donations
 Fundraisers
 Bonds
Approval:
 Ballot Initiative – Collecting signatures to get the issue on
ballot for community vote
Administration
 Municipal shelter can be staffed by the Municipal (City or
County) or can contract out to a private 501c3 organization

13. Benefit to Community by having a
Municipal Shelter
 Relieve burden from local shelters and rescue groups
 More control regarding hours of operation and policies
 Create jobs in the community
 Create awareness
 Increased Pet Retention
 More Education
 Work hand in hand with Animal Control
 Will Adopt a No Kill Policy or High Save Rate Philosophy

14. Staggering Numbers for Dogs & Cats
 DOG totals for Columbia = 27,918  CAT totals for Columbia = 31,496
 
 Americans spends approximately $16,96.00 per  Americans spend approximately $11,05.00 per cat annually
dog annually. 
  Veterinary Care $226.00 per year per cat. = $7,118,096.
 Veterinary care $368 per year per dog = 
$10,273,824  Boarding/ pet sitting $255.00 per year per cat $ 8,031,480.


 Boarding pet sitting $273 a year per dog  Food $220 per year per cat $ 6,929,120
$7,621,614 

 Treats $47 per cat per year $ 1,480,312
 Food $254 per dog per year $7,091,172 

 Toys $126 per cat per year $ 3,968,496
 Treats $96 per dog per year $ 2,680,128 

 Medication $53.00 per cat per year $ 1,670,493
 Toys $148 per dog per year $4,131,864 

 Miscellaneous $178 per cat per year $5,606,288
 Medication $159 per year per dog $4,438,962 

 Totals spending for cats in Columbia, MO
 Miscellaneous $332 per dog per year $ 9,268,776

 $34,803,080
 Grooming $66 per dog per year $1,842,588

 Total spending for dogs in Columbia MO.
$47,348,928

15. Total Amount Spent on CoMo Pets
Total spending for both dogs and cats in the
City of Columbia Annually.
$82,152,008 per year
 The population figures that I used for the city of Columbia are from the Planning and
Development Dept. City of Columbia and CATSO. Population of Columbia Mo. 110,438
year ending 2012
 These formulas are derived from the American veterinary medical Association calculation
described on their websitewww.avma.org and in the publication US pet ownership and
demographic sourcebook. These are the formulas used by Maddie's fund for the pre-
grant inquiry for community shelter data grants from Maddie'sfund.org

16. The Animals
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