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TO: Animal Care Advisory Committee
FROM: Patrick McMenamy, Program Director
DATE: January 12, 2018
SUBJECT: ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
The Animal Care Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 18, 2018 in the Conference
Room of the Animal Care and Vector Services facility, 2626 Holly Road at 12:30 p.m.
If you are unable to attend please contact Patrick McMenamy by January 16, 2018 close of business day.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and possible Approval of Minutes from December 21, 2017
3. Discussion and possible Approval of Absences from December 21, 2017 _
4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Report
5. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report
6. Discussion of Mandatory Spay/Neuter after Impoundment Section 6.103
7. Status of recommended mandatory microchipping ordinance
8. Status of recommended tethering ordinance
9. Public Comment
a. Public Notice:
A Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Board after Agenda Items
and during Public Comment. Your presentation will be limited to three minutes
C. Please be advised that the Open Meetings Act prohibits the Animal Control Advisory Committee
from responding and discussing your comments at length. The law only authorizes them to do the
following:
1) Make a statement of factual information,
2) Recite an existing policy in response to the inquiry, or
3) Advise the citizen that this subject will be placed on an agenda at a later date.
d. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact the Director of Public Health Office at 851-7205 at least 48 hours
in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made. "
10. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
11. Adjournment
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI POSTING STATEMENT:
This notice was posted on the official electronic bulletin board in the Atrium of Corpus Christi's City Hall, 1201 Leopard
Street, on 6 , 2018 at g a.m. / P.M.
PatrIck McMenamy, Program Director
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI ANIMAL CARE
ADVISORY MEETING
Conference Room, 2626 Holly
Minutes from December 21, 2017
Members Present: Cheryl Martinez, Linda Gibeaut, Margaret Obregon, Sharon Ray, and Samantha
Person
Citv Staff: Captain William Broyles, Commander John Houston, Tom Brown
Public Present: Barbara Brinkman, Lee Anne Wheatley, and Dorella Elizondo
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Martinez at 12:30 P.M.
2. Discussion and Approval of Minutes from November 19, 2017
Ms. Gibeaut moved to approve the minutes, Ms. Obregon seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
3. Discussion and Approval of Absences from November 19,_2017
Samantha Person and Sharon Ray were absent last meeting due to work. Ms. Gibeaut made motion to
approve absenteeism, seconded by Ms. Obregon.
4. Discussion of Current Texas Department of State Health Services Region 11 Zoonosis Re ort
There was no general discussion of quarterly report.
S. Discussion of Current Shelter Report and Clinic Report
Captain Broyles noted the live release rate (dogs/cats) was 86% last month. Staffing issues have
impacted the numbers. Ms. Gibeaut asked about staffing - veterinary technician position being filled.
Captain Broyles stated yes, and provided a staffing report (attached), and noted that one more ACO
will be leaving us next week and that he is waiting for HR to fill that and blank positions. Ms. Martinez
asked status on Program Manager position, Captain stated he isn't part of the hiring process, but is
aware there are some applicants. Ms. Martinez noted that terminology in the position advertisement
was convoluted and that the advertisement was not widely distributed. Ms. Martinez addressed those
issues with Chief Markle to have terminology clarified Commander Houston stated the wording has
been changed, and reposted using additional advertising outlets to widen the announcement.
Commander Houston stated the position will remain open for 30 days from 18 December at which
time applicants will be reviewed for eligibility, and a decision to hire or re -advertise will be made.
Ms. Martinez asked about the citations. Captain related that the process is slow due to staffing
shortages combined with compliance increase due to ACO educating the public.
Ms. Martinez discussed the Pet Retention Program which began in July of last year. Original grant
requests had been denied, but recently the ASPCA and PetSmart Charities have awarded grants.
ACO's in the field or owner surrenders can be asked if they would keep animals with assistance with
some areas in hope of keeping the animals. Spay and neuter options included. A copy of the program
was included as an attachment for all to read. Ms. Martinez noted that other ACS programs are slow
due to staffing. Captain Broyles noted that fosters are needed to help with animals needing bottle
feeding, plus someone to manage the foster program. Ms. Gibeaut stated Puppy/Kitten on Call
programs rely upon fosters, and rescues.
6. Status of recommended mandatory _microchippin_ordinance
Ms. Martinez noted that as early as January 2018 depending upon other initiatives a program might
begin. Status of the program is unknown by Ms. Martinez and Captain Broyles.
7. Presentation, discussion and recommendation for amendment of current tethering ordinance
Ms. Martinez recapped information from last month. She also reiterated that opposition groups attend
legislative decision hearings at the last minute and prevent the lobby groups from getting the legislation
passed through filibustering. Ms. Martinez suggested changing ordinance terminology to allow for
more clarity, referencing San Antonio's ordinance as compared to existing state law. Tying an animal
to an object versus trolley systems main concern. Captain Broyles noted some terminology changes
needed in the ordinance to resolve some exceptions defined in state law 821.077 and 821.078. After
discussion, Ms. Gibeaut made the motion to amend the language and submit the revision for
consideration. Motion was seconded by Samantha Person and the vote was unanimous. (See
attachment)
8. Public Comments
Public comment was made by Ms. Dorella Elizondo.
4. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
All Items (1-10). T�
10. Adjournment
There was a motion to adjourn by Ms. Person and seconded by Ms. Obregon, meeting was adjourned
at 12.55 p.m.
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF DOG
DEFINITION
(1) "Adequate shelter" means a clean and sturdy structure that:
a. Allows the dog protection from the rain, hail, sleet, snow, and subfreezing
temperatures; and
b. Is large enough to allow the dog to stand erect, sit, turn around, and lie down in a
normal manner.
(2) "Chain" means a long metal series of objects connected one after the other, usually I the form
of metal rings passing through one another used to fasten to the..collar around a dog's neck in
order to tether the dog.
(3) "Collar" means any collar constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material, specifically designed
to be used for a dog.
(4) "Harness" means any harness constructed of nylon, leather, or similar material, specifically
designed to be used for a dog.
(5) "Owner" means a person who owns or has custody or control of a dog
(6) "Properly fitted" means, with respect to. a ,collar or.harness used for a dog, a collar or harness
that:
a. Is the appropriate size for the dog based on the dog's size and body weight;
b Does not choke the dog or impede the dog's normal breathing or swallowing; and
c. Is attached to the dog in a manner that does not allow for escape and does not cause
injury to the dog.
d. '*estraint" means a tether, leash, cable, or other device that attaches a dog to a
stationary object, pulley, or trolley system.
(7) Attended leash means the tethered dog is in visible range of the responsible party, and the
responsible party is located outside with the dog.
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF DOG
(A) An owner may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint unless the owner
provides the dog access to:
a. Adequate shelter;
b. An area that allows the dog to avoid standing water;
c. Shade from direct sunlight;
d. Water; and
e. On a pulley or trolley system that provides at least 150 square feet of unobstructed
space.
(B) No person shall tether their dog using a collar exceeding one and one-half (1 %2) inches wide for
any dog weighing less than sixty (60) pounds. Dogs weighing sixty (60) pounds or more shall not
be tethered using a collar exceeding two (2) inches in width. The collar must be adjusted to
provide at least the circumference of the animal's neck, plus one inch.
(C) An owner may not restrain a dog outside ad unattended by use of a restraint that:
a. Is a chain;
b. Has weights attached;
c. Is shorter in length than the greater of:
i. Five times the length of the dog, as. measured from the tip of the dog's nose to
the base of the dog's tail; or
ii. 10 feet;
d. Is not attached to a properly fitted collar or harness; or
e. Causes.njurytothe.'dog.
EXCEPTIONS.
This subchapter does not prohibit a person from walking a dog with a handheld leash.
This section does not apply when a dog'i.s,on attended leash and the tethered dog shall be attended by a
responsible person and shall be tethered in a manner that does not cause unjustifiable pain, suffering or
risk of death.
This section does not apply to a restraint that is attached to a collar, pulley or trolley system.
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Ronald D. Tyler, DVM, MSTEXAS 601 W. Sesame Drive
Angel Guevara, MPH, MS -Zoonosis Control Specialist L,; Health and Human Harlingen, Texas 78550
Letty Tamayo MS- Public Health Specialist Services Office: (956) 444-3212 FAX: (956) 444-3216
Texas Department of State
Health Services
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PUBIC HEALTH REGION 11 WINTER -QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER 2017
DECEMBER
RABIES REPORT
2017 RABIES CASES
Rabies Cases by Species
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DSHS LABORATORY -CONFIRMED RABID ANIMALS
PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 11- 2017
COUNTY
2017
2016
2015
JANUARY
2
1
5
FEBRUARY
1
1
12
MARCH
2
3
12
APRIL
3
5
10
MAY
0
4
4
JUNE
2
1
3
JULY
0
5
9
AUGUST
6
1
4
SEPTEMBER
2
3
5
OCTOBER
5
4
5
NOVEMBER
2
2
1
DECEMBER
0
0
4
TOTAL
25
30
74
2017 RABIES CASES
Rabies Cases by Species
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PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 11- 2017
COUNTY
JAN
FES
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTAL
CAMERON
BAT -1
BAT -1
2
HIDALGO
BAT -1
BAY -1
BAT -2
BAT -2
BAT -5
BAT -1
BAT -1
BAT -1
14
N UECES
BAT -1
BAT -1
2
SAN PATRICIO
Skunk -1
1
WEBB
BAT -1
BAT -1
BAT -1
BAT -3
6
TOTAL
2
1
2
3
0
2
0
6
2
5
2
0
25
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ZOONOSIS CONTROL PHR 11 PAGE 2 --- - DECEMBER 2017
ACO TRAINING COURSE
An Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training Course is scheduled from 1 pm on March 7 through
noon on March 9 in Corpus Christi.. Registration deadline is January 12. The cost for attending the
course is $75 per student. Please submit a COMPLETE registration form for each student to the
Zoonosis Control office in Harlingen.
Information on ACO training is available at www.dshs.state.tx.usildcu/heatdVzoonosisleducation/
traininglacol or through the Zoonosis Control office in Harlingen. Instructions for submitting
payment will be provided in the acceptance letter. If you have any questions, please call Letty
Tamayo at (956) 444-3212.
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ANIMAL CONTACT IN PUBLIC SETTINGS
It's that time of year for livestock shows, educational exhibits and other venues where the public
comes into contact with animals, The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
(NASPHV) has published the Animal Contact in Public Settings Compendium -
and other helpful documents to provide recommendations for public health
officials, veterinarians, animal exhibitors and others concerned with disease1
control and with minimizing risks associated with animals in public settings.]
The recommendations are available on the NASPHV website at:
www.nasphv.org.
Select "Documents," "Compendia," and then "Animal Contact Compendium."
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UAL JAMES STEELE
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WINONTHE 2018 DISEASES NN NATURE TRANSMISSIBLE ETO MAN: �IN
The .lames Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN) is convening its
annual conference in Houston, Texas from May 23 through 25, 2018 at the Royal Sonesta Houston
Galleria Hotel. The annual conference focuses on zoonotic diseases, environmental diseases,
biosecurity, and public health preparedness topics of interest to a wide variety of health, public health,
and academic professionals. Conference attendees include representatives from veterinary medicine,
human medicine, public health, laboratory science, and academia, among others.
On behalf of the planning committee, we invite you to submit an abstract for either an oral or poster
presentation for consideration by the Curriculum Committee. The Curriculum Committee will consider
presentations of research, epidemiological data, and other aspects of zoonotic and environmental
diseases relevant to the veterinary, medical, and public health communities. Presentations and
posters may include disease reviews, individual case studies, outbreak investigations, basic and
applied research projects, and surveillance program reports. Oral presentations run 20-25 minutes,
with an additional 5-10 minutes allotted for questions and discussion. The deadline for submissions is
January 19, 2018.
All speakers receive complimentary conference registration. If you wish to submit an abstract, you
will find instructions and a sample submission form may be downloaded at https.11sites.google.com/
siteldiseasesinnaturelcall-for-papers-1. Please see the DIN conference website at https:11
sites.google.com/site/diseasesinnature/ for complete conference information.
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South Texas Tropical Medicine
& Vector Borne Disease Conference
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serriees. I Health Serrim
To register, complete this form in its entirety and fax or e-mail it to the contact below
on or before January 31, 2018. Please complete one form per registrant.
There is no registration fee. The conference will be held on February 14-16, 2018 at the
Hilton Garden !nn (7010 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas 78597). For additional
information, please contact the Zoonosis Control Program at (956) 4443212.
First Name Last Name Degree(s)
Institution/Agency
Mailing Address City Zip Code
Phone Fax
E -Mail Address
Continuing Education (CE)**
** Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event.
Additional information and online registration is available at:
httr)s:ilsites.cioocile.com/site/southtexastropmed
Or send this completed form by fax or email to:
Fax: (956) 444-3236 or
Email. HSR11.ZooCa?dshs.state.tx.us
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TEXASTexas Department of State
Healthand Human 5�'ewvl
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- Administrative Use Only
Hate Received: Date Confirmation Sent: Cancellation Date:
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Zoonosis Control (ZC)
Animal Control Officer (ACO) Basic Training Course
Application to Attend
Enrollment based on space availability. Course date you would like to attend: March 7-9. 2018
(Please Print Clearly)
Name (Mr., Mrs., Ms.)
Animal Control/Shelter Agency Name
Mailing Address (Street or PO Box)
DOB
City
(Please Provide the address where course information/materials and test results should be sent.)
Phone Number ( ) Ext. County
Email
Fax
Supervisor's Signature: Date:
Mail to:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control
601 West Sesame Drive
Harlingen, Texas 78550
OR FAX to: (956) 444-3216
For more information call: (956) 444-3212
K:\\ACOTRAIMAA Access Application\ACOAPP01 for basic 2008.DOC
Zip
Cost of attending a course is $75.00.
Information on how to submit payment will
be provided by the Zoonosis Control
Regional office. Do not send payment with
this application.
Students will be tested over the material
contained in the DSHS Animal Control
Officer Training Manual. Students should
study the entire manual thoroughly prior to
attending a course.
Contact your Zoonosis Control Regional
office or http://TexasZoonosis.org for further
information on the manual and how to obtain
a copy.
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Donald Tyler, DVM, MS
Angel Guevara, MPH, MS- Zoonosis Control Specialist
Letty Tamayo, MS- Public Health Specialist
TEXAS 601 W. Sesame Drive
HuMaadtYomao Harlingen, Texas 78550
sw&es Office: (956) 444-3212 FAX: (956) 444-3216
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PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 11 2017
2017 RABIES SUMMARY FOR PMR 11
A total of 25 laboratory confirmed cases of animal rabies were reported from five counties in Public
Health Region 11 (PHR 11) during 2017 (Table 1). This represents a 16.67% decrease from the 30
cases reported in 2016 (Table 1). The counties reporting cases in 2017 (with the number of cases in
parentheses) were: Cameron (2), Hidalgo (14), Nueces (2), San Patricio (1) and Webb (6). Twenty-four
of these cases occurred in bats (Table 2), including 13 Tadarida brasiliensis (Mexican free -tailed bats),
3 Lasiurus intermedius (northern yellow bats) and 8 Nycticeius humeralis (evening bats) and one of
these cases occurred in a skunk, Mephitis mephitis (striped skunk).
COUNTY
2016
2017
%4 CHANGE
CAMERON
3
2
-33.33%
HIDALGO
13
14
7.69%
NUECES
1
2
100
REFUGIO
5
0
-100
SAN PATRICIO
0
1
100
WEBB
8
6
-25%
TOTAL
30
25
-16.67%
Table 1: Percent Change in Rabies Cases by County, 2016 to 2017, PHR 11.
ZOONOSIS CONTROL. PHR 11 PAGE 2 2017 RABIES SUMhAARY
Table 2: Cases by County and by Month, 2017, PHR 11.
In PHR 11, there were five (5) people that received rabies post -exposure prophylaxis due to contact
with a known rabid animal in 2017. This is a 25% increase from 2016, when four (4) people received
rabies post -exposure prophylaxis due to contact with known rabid animals (Table 3).
Four domestic dogs and zero cats were reported as exposed to rabid animals in PHR 11 during 2017,
a 300% increase than the one domestic animal reported in 2016.
Table 3: Rabies Exposures by Species, 2016 to 2017, PHR 11.
Skunk rabies was reported in one (1) animal this year. Skunks are the most commonly reported rabid
terrestrial animal in Texas. Before 2014, the skunk strain of rabies had not been reported in PHR 11
counties since 1989. Since 2014 thirty-eight skunk rabies cases have been reported: Bee (1), Brooks
(1), San Patricio (3) in 2014, Bee (4), Live Oak (3), Refugio (2), San Patricio County (19) in 2015,
Refugio (4) in 2016, and San Patricio (1) in 2017.
Animal Control agencies, Health Departments and veterinarians should remain alert for skunks
exhibiting unusual behavior. Any skunk suspected of being rabid or that potentially had contact with
either people or domestic animals (including livestock) should be euthanized and tested for rabies.
Dogs and other domestic animals that have had direct contact with a skunk that could not be tested
should be considered potentially exposed to rabies and vaccinated and confined in accordance with
State law.
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30
25
-16.67
HUMAN EXPOSED
4
5
25
DOMESTIC ANIMALS EXPOSED
1
4
300
DOGS
0
4
300
CATS
1
0
-100
Table 3: Rabies Exposures by Species, 2016 to 2017, PHR 11.
Skunk rabies was reported in one (1) animal this year. Skunks are the most commonly reported rabid
terrestrial animal in Texas. Before 2014, the skunk strain of rabies had not been reported in PHR 11
counties since 1989. Since 2014 thirty-eight skunk rabies cases have been reported: Bee (1), Brooks
(1), San Patricio (3) in 2014, Bee (4), Live Oak (3), Refugio (2), San Patricio County (19) in 2015,
Refugio (4) in 2016, and San Patricio (1) in 2017.
Animal Control agencies, Health Departments and veterinarians should remain alert for skunks
exhibiting unusual behavior. Any skunk suspected of being rabid or that potentially had contact with
either people or domestic animals (including livestock) should be euthanized and tested for rabies.
Dogs and other domestic animals that have had direct contact with a skunk that could not be tested
should be considered potentially exposed to rabies and vaccinated and confined in accordance with
State law.
ZOONOSIS CONTROL PHR 11 PAGE 3 2017 RABIES SUMMARY
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Health and Human Texas Department of State
Services I Health Services
Webb
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Rabies Cases by Species
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Animal Rabies Cases by Species
Health Service Region 11: 1987 - 2017
1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
YEAR
—.d.eC0Y0TE -.a.—DOG—i—OTHER WILD ---D7Hr=R DOMESTIC
5 eclas
1993
1994
1995
1995
1997
1998
1999 2000
2001
2002
2003
2004 2006
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
TOTAL.
G'cvcte
68
58
57
12
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0
0
0
0
0
)
r;+
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
0
205
Do
43
26
31
6
2
1
5
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
117
Skunk
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
_ 0
0
0
5
28
4
1
38
Bat
9
10
9
B
11
10
17
26
31
22
14
15
29
11
36
16
19
34
23
26
21
39
46
26
24
532
Cat
7
2
7
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1a
Raccaon
4
5
9
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
Bovine
1
4
7
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4.
0
0
0
1
0
0'
0
0
0.
0
0
0
0
15
Horse
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
Bobcat
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
01
0
0
0
0
0
ol
0
0
4
Goat
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
0
TOTAL
133
108
123
28
17
15
27
26
32
22
15
16
29
11
37
17
19
34
23
27
21
44
74
30
25
953
Table 4: Confirmed Cases of Rabies in PHR 11 from 1993--2017
NOTE: In 1993, Public Health Region 8 was reconfigured to create Region 11. Calhoun, Dewitt, Goliad, Gonzales,
Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria counties were assigned to the new Region 8.
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