Animal services operations

Addressed the 2016 Grand Jury Report, touted SnipBus's success, and asked about the Helen Ross Fund.

From Cat Crew California; raised concerns about stray cat processes and the financial burden on volunteers and rescues.

Supported the volunteer program and called for more shelter staffing.

Raised concerns about cat operations, asked for funding, and asked about the Helen Ross Fund.

Spoke in support of the volunteer program and praised communication with department staff.

Described her family's experience with the shelter and the euthanasia of her dogs.

Described trapping and re-homing feral cats and voiced support for SnipBus.

Called for additional funding for the animal shelter.

Raised concerns about inconsistent responses from animal services staff on found-animal calls.

Shared data regarding sheltered animals.

Described taking about a year to become a shelter volunteer because of staff shortages.

Spoke about Dave's Fund and its support of Hollister Police and Animal Services.

Asked the Council to make the changes necessary to help the animals.

Described his family's experience with the euthanasia of their dogs and questioned dangerous-dog determination procedures.