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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: ANIMAL SERVICES, B-46 - From Misc. Grant Revenue (2078-466081) to Contingency (1109-59000) $14,114.41; and From Contingency (1109-59000) to Communications (2078-53120) $114.09; and to Medical (2078-53190) $5,043.58; and to Office Supplies (2078-53220) $22.87; and to Prof. Services (2078-53230) $1,425; and to Special Dept. Expense (2078-53280) $7,508.87 (Requires a 4/5’s vote)
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Financial Impact:
The funds for the requested action are a result of the 2023 California Animal Welfare Funders Collaborative (CAWFC) Clinic Grant
Background Information:
On May 10, 2023, the Division of Animal Services was selected to receive a CAWFC grant in the amount of $18,500 to be used to establish monthly no-cost vaccine and microchipping clinics starting in July 2023. Grant funds will pay for veterinary services, vaccines, microchips and medical supplies.
During the months of July through December, 2023, the Animal Care Center held no-cost vaccine and microchipping clinics at the following locations in Tehama County:
July 20, 2023 in Red Bluff
August 3, 2023 in Red Bluff
September 19, 2023 in Corning
September 22, 2023 in Los Molinos
October 20, 2023 in Rancho Tehama
November 17, 2023 in Red Bluff (L.I.F.T. Event)
December 7, 2023 in Red Bluff
During these events, 246 cats and 448 dogs were seen for clinic services, 398 of which were microchipped. The Division will continue to hold monthly vaccine and microchipping clinics through June 2024 or until the funds are expended.