AUSTIN (KXAN) — A city of Austin memo released Thursday provided more details about an overview for off-site dog boarding, which is currently being utilized by Austin Animal Services (ASO).
The ASO used the off-site dog boarding as a way to help clear space at the Austin Animal Center (AAC). These facilities serve as a shelter for dogs “due to space constraints at the shelter,” Chief Animal Services Officer Don Bland said in the memo.
This was meant to be a short term solution, according to the city. Due to capacity issues, the agreement is to swap out dogs every 30 days, the memo said.
The city uses two public boarding facilities and Austin Pets Alive! (APA) for the boarding, the memo said.
“When all adoptions, transfers, and foster placements have been exhausted and AAC still has no available kennel space, ASO utilizes boarding to avoid sending out euthanasia notices for dogs on the urgent placement list,” Bland said in the memo.
Read the full city memo below for more details on criteria for selection on boarded animals and foster and adoption availability:
City survey on animal services
The city of Austin has a survey focused on its new Animal Services Strategic Plan and want to hear opinions from the public.
A news release from the city said the survey will help shape ASO’s strategic plan to ensure animals services align with the needs and expectations of the community.
The survey is available online until Aug. 14, according to the city.