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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES - Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss, Animal Care Center Manager Christine McClintock
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request confirmation of the application that was submitted on 11/8/24 by the Tehama County Division of Animal Services, Animal Care Center for the 2024 BISSELL Pet Foundation - Empty the Shelters Grant
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Animal Care Center Manager to sign the grant agreement with BISSELL Pet Foundation accepting the 2024 Empty the Shelters Grant funds in the amount of $2,110
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Financial Impact:
Funds for the requested action are a result of the Empty the Shelters grant. There is no impact on the General Fund.
Background Information:
The BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) Grant funds awarded are a result of the Division’s participation in the “Holiday Hope - Empty the Shelters” adoption event held from December 2, 2024, to December 17, 2024. BPF provided grant funding for each eligible adoption after the event was complete. BPF funded $50 for every dog and $20 for every cat adopted during the event. Thirty-five (35) dogs and eighteen (18) cats were adopted from the Animal Care Center during the event for a total grant award of $2,110.
Due to the grant agreement’s short 48-hour deadline for signature, authorization to sign this agreement is being sought retroactively.