Dog Population Management – Alanna Collicutt, AB Spay And
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Free Roaming Dog Population Management Welcome and thank you for attending! Presentation Outline ● Who is the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force ● Why do we exist? ● Program #1- ASNTF Spay/Neuter Clinics ● Questions? ● Program #2- ASNTF Dog Care and Control ● Pilot Project- Siksika Dog Care and Control Program ● Questions? is the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force? - ASNTF was created in 2008 as a response to the overpopulation of large, free roaming dogs in Alberta communities. - We are a volunteer based, registered charity. - We are funded by donations, grants, fundraising events, animal welfare organizations, and the communities we work with. Bigstone Cree Nation Tsuut'ina Nation Paul Band First Nation Blood Tribe First Nation Communities of Maskwacis Siksika Nation Piikani Nation Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Keheewin Cree Nation Saddle Lake Cree Nation Stoney Nakoda First Nation Whitefish Lake First Nation is the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force? ASNTF Mission: We partner with communities who request guidance, support, and resources to humanely manage their companion animal population, in order to improve the safety of their community and the well being of the animals. ASNTF Vision: Humans and companion animals live in harmony in communities where compassion, respect and kindness guide their actions. • Address Human/Dog Conflict • Reduce Dog Bites • Reduce ‘Packing-Up of Dogs’ • Encourage Responsible Ownership of Dogs • Improve the Health and Welfare of Dogs and Cats ASNTF Spay/Neuter 1. Program ● This program provides high volume, on-site MASH style spay and neuter clinics for First Nation communities. ● Our goals are to reduce human/animal conflict in order to improve community safety. ● Each clinic we provide is licensed by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Statistics Spayed/Neutered 11,046 Rehomed 4,550 TOTAL Animals Assisted 15,596 ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Funding - We ask that the First Nation pay for a portion of the clinic - It costs ASNTF between $18,000-$24,000 for each clinic The picture can't be displayed. Facility ASNTF Spay/Neuter Clinics are held in the First Nation Community and are inclusive to Community Members ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program All animals that attend our clinics are: 1. Vaccinated 2. Treated for Parasites 3. Tattooed 4. Spayed or Neutered ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Registration Community members are encouraged to bring their pets into the facility to register. ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Registration We also send teams out into the community to help those without transportation or who need help with catching their dogs. Definitions of Ownership FREE ROAMING OWNED RESTRICTED COMMUNITY DOG LOOSELY OWNED IRREGULAR CARE UNOWNED STRAY Addressing Causes vs. Symptoms Removal of ‘Strays’ •Why it doesn’t work •How many strays are there? •How does it effect the dog population? ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Physical Exams Every animal that attends our clinic receives a physical exam by a Registered Veterinarian ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Surgery Once an animal receives a physical exam, they are ready for surgery! ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Recovery Once surgery is complete, animals are brought to the Recovery area. ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Discharge 1. Community members are encouraged to pick up their animals 2. Or we can drive them home ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program General Care Most pets will be with us for at least 1 night. We walk each dog in the AM and PM and they receive food and water throughout the day. ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Community Involvement All members of the community are welcome to volunteer or observe! ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Volunteer Statistics For each clinic, we bring up to 170 volunteers who volunteer for a total of 3,100 hrs in 3 days. ASNTF Spay/Neuter Program Capacity We are able to handle up to 570 animals in one weekend! Feedback? Questions? ASNTF Dog Care and 2. Control Program of a Successful Community Based Dog Care and Control Program 1. Education 2. Legislation and Enforcement 3. Registration and identification 4. Sterilisation and contraception 5. Holding facilities and rehoming centres 6. Access to Veterinary care 7. Controlling access to resources Values and Beliefs Community Based Sustainable Presence Responsibility of Ownership Kindness and Respect Partnership Humane Methods Short Term Goals (3-6 months) • Legislation ▪Update on new bylaw • Enforcement •Training of ACO •Development of processes •Procurement of tools • Registration and Identification •Door to door campaign • Holding facilities and re-homing centre •Facilitate partnerships with local animal welfare organization, boarding facility, and veterinarians • Education •Public Awareness booths •Sharing cultural knowledge and traditions with ANSTF Short Term Goals (3 months) • Legislation ▪Development of new Bylaws • Enforcement ▪Training of ACO ▪Development of processes ▪Procurement of tools Short Term Goals (3 months) • Registration and Identification •Door to door campaign Short Term Goals (3 months) • Holding facilities and re- homing centre •Facilitate partnerships with local animal welfare organization, boarding facility, and veterinarians Short Term Goals (3-6 months) • Education •Public Awareness booths •Sharing cultural knowledge with ASNTF of a Successful Dog Care and Control Program 1.Education 2.Legislation 3.Registration and Identification 4.Holding Facilities and Rehoming Centres 5.Sterilisation and Contraception 6.Access to Veterinary Care 7.Controlling Access to Resources Long Term Goals (6 months to 1 year) • Controlling Access to Resources ▪i.e. Fencing Program ▪Introduction of community Dog Free Zones ▪Formalize Food program ▪Secure garbage containers • Education •School Programs, curriculum •Adult, child, etc. education • Access to Veterinary Care •Vaccines, parasite control, illness, injury • Sterilization •ASNTF 2017 Spay Neuter Clinic • Evaluation of Program Long Term Goals (6 months to 1 year) • Controlling Access to Resources ▪i.e. Fencing Program ▪Introduction of community Dog Free Zones ▪Food program ▪Securing garbage containers Tethering Why tying up dogs is not the answer! Long Term Goals (6 months to 1 year) • Education •School Programs, curriculum •Adult, child, etc. education •Continued Public Awareness Long Term Goals (6 months to 1 year) • Access to Veterinary Care •Vaccines, parasite control, illness, injury • Sterilization •ASNTF 2017 Spay Neuter Clinic Long Term Goals (6 months to 1 year) • Evaluation of Program Siksika Dog Care and Control Program (SDCCP) 1.Education 2.Legislation and Enforcement 3.Registration and Identification 4.Holding Facilities and Rehoming Centres 5.Sterilisation and Contraception 6.Access to Veterinary Care 7.Controlling Access to Resources Siksika Dog Care and Control Program (SDCCP) • Legislation ▪New Dog Bylaw! ▪Community Meetings • Enforcement •Employment of ACO •Training of ACO •Development of processes •Procurement of tools • Registration and Identification •Door to door campaign •We have licensed 300 dogs! •74% are fixed! Siksika Dog Care and Control Program (SDCCP) • Holding facilities and re-homing centre •Facilitated partnerships with local animal welfare organization, boarding facility, and veterinarians • Education •Attended community events with Public Awareness booths •Sharing cultural knowledge and traditions with ASNTF •Creation of Stakeholder Committee (incl. Public Health Nurses, RCMP, Security, etc.) Spay/Neuter Stats for Siksika Nation Dogs Spayed 558 Dogs Neutered 660 Dogs Rehomed 370 TOTAL Dogs Assisted 1,558 Feedback? Questions? Thank you for attending!.