Steve Burdo, community relations director of Contra Costa Animal Services, gave a presentation to the city council reviewing 2016 at Animal Services and looking toward new developments. For Orinda, Animal Services in 2016 conducted 43 investigations into animal noise or inhumane treatment, picked up 142 stray animals, and 156 dead animals. Over all, the department provided over 2,000 low cost vaccinations and 5,000 spay/neuter surgeries in 2016. A new volunteer coordinator was hired to oversee the more than 300 volunteers - 100 of whom were new in 2016 - who conduct all manner of tasks.
The department has introduced several new programs, including Book Buddies, where children read to the animals, and a new catfe (cat cafÇ) in Martinez where patrons can enjoy the beverage of their choice while playing with cats, and, perhaps, adopting one.
Burdo expressed the department's thanks to outgoing city manager Janet Keeter, and answered council member Amy Worth's questions, noting that the department provides volunteers and materials for city schools and will be starting a monthly newsletter. Burdo also mentioned that the department provides vouchers for $6 rabies vaccinations.
The department has introduced several new programs, including Book Buddies, where children read to the animals, and a new catfe (cat cafÇ) in Martinez where patrons can enjoy the beverage of their choice while playing with cats, and, perhaps, adopting one.
Burdo expressed the department's thanks to outgoing city manager Janet Keeter, and answered council member Amy Worth's questions, noting that the department provides volunteers and materials for city schools and will be starting a monthly newsletter. Burdo also mentioned that the department provides vouchers for $6 rabies vaccinations.
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