IACS Advisory Board Meeting

Animal Services Advisory Board
Urban Animals

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. EDT

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200 E Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Directions)

City County Building

Monthly meeting of the Indianapolis Animal Care Services Advisory board.

Note: Audio roles must be attended in person.

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Nicole Taylor

Monthly meeting of the Indianapolis Animal Care Services Advisory board.

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Live reporting by Kassandra Simcox

Indianapolis Animal Care Services Advisory Board considers "backyard breeding".

Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563
Hello! I'll be live tweeting the Indianapolis Animal Care Services meeting starting at 6PM. @indydocumenters @mirrorindy

04:55 PM Jul 16, 2024 CDT

Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 2/15
The mission of IACS is to "advocate animal welfare, adoption, and rescue" throughout Indianapolis. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 3/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters Current council members for IACS quickly debrief before the start of the meeting. @indydocumenters @mirrorindy
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 4/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters Meeting called to start at 6:03PM. @indydocumenters @mirrorindy
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 5/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters Meeting minutes for June are passed by all members of the council. @indydocumenters @mirrorindy
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 6/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters IACS notes "FIDO" (Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside) as a great partner in helping educate and provide aid to animals in need throughout Indianapolis, primarily those who spend a majority of time outside. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 7/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov There were a reported 324 adoptions the past month through IACS. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 8/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Indy Pet Pride, Greenfield Strawberry Festival, and State House Market are just a few events that have taken place this summer to help promote adoptions and awareness with IACS! @indygov @indydocumenters @mirrorindy
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 9/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Per IACS, as of June 2024, volunteer is the highest it's been with IACS, a huge success for the organization and animals.@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 10/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Adequate kennel staffing continues to be a hurdle that IACS is actively working to fix. Have a heart for animals? Volunteer! @mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 11/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Volunteer Board Statistics for June 2024:
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 12/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Names of current board members for IACS:
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 13/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Agenda for the meeting this evening:
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 14/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov IACS board members emphasize the importance of what "backyard breeding" may look like on social media and why reporting these situations are urgent. @indydocumenters @mirrorindy
Kassandra Simcox @KSimcox59563 15/15
@mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indygov Meeting concluded at 8:02PM. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
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Attachments

Shelter Statistics for June 2024 Shelter Statistics for June 2024
By Nicole Taylor 7/16/2024
ACS Advisory Board Agenda for July 2024 ACS Advisory Board Agenda for July 2024
By Nicole Taylor 7/16/2024
IACS Meeting Audio
By sharlene birdsong 7/16/2024

Agency Information

Animal Services Advisory Board

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www.indy.gov

(317) 327-1397

indyacs@indy.gov

@indyacs

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The Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) Advisory Board identifies problems and needs of animal care services in the city, suggest answers to and recommend solutions to these needs and problems, and educate the public regarding the care and ownership of animals.

2024 Committee members

  • Christopher Roberson, member
  • Danielle Hynes, community member
  • Taryn Condon, member
  • Brett Kruger, member
  • Madison Weintraut, member
  • Abbey Brands, ex-officio

Documents

Audio Role - Timestamps
By Ariana Beedie 2/20/2024

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