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LENTGH OF STAY FIGURES - NMACC The Average Length of Stay for claimed animals is 1.24 days. Most animals are claimed within 24 hours. The Average Length of Stay for Animals Transferred to Rescue is 8.25 days. The Average Length of Stay for Animals still on shelter is 9.65 days. AVERAGE COST TO CITY - ESTIMATE The City's adopted budget for Animal Control for 2019 is $9,250. Under our standard contract, the City can expect major cost savings. The City will only be charged for boarding and reimbursement of any necessary veterinary care. Based on 50 animals impounded per year, we estimate that 65.6% or roughly 33 animals will be reclaimed. On average, the city will be responsible for 17 animals per year. At $15/day, it is estimated that the City will spend approximately $1,530 year. This does not include reimbursement for necessary veterinary care. The City will not be charged any pickup fees, impound fees, or other administrative fees. AVERAGE COST TO PET OWNERS -ESTIMATE Most pet owners will reclaim their animals within the first 24 hours. It will cost most pet owners just $40/Animal to reclaim their pet. Based on 50 animals, NMACC would be collecting $1,320 per year in impound fees from owners. This does not include any after hours release fees, pickup fees, or reimbursement for necessary veterinary care. VETERINARY CARE It is a rare event that our municipal partners are charged for emergency veterinary care. When we encounter animals with life threatening injuries, we immediately attempt to locate the owner. All veterinary care is the responsibility of the owner and must be paid at the time of pickup. However, if, in the case of such an emergency an owner cannot be identified or the animal is unclaimed, the City is only responsible for the first $300.00 per case. This covers the animal being seen at the Emergency Vet, the diagnosis, and minimal care to either stabilize the animal or euthanize if the animal is no longer viable or is suffering. If the owner of the animal can be located, we will ask them to come to the vet and take responsibility for the animal's care. If the animal is viable, and no owner can be found, we will cover expenses over the $300 cap. We work with Rescue organizations and can access donated funds to cover the costs if no owner can be located. Non -Urgent veterinary care, we contract with Andover Animal Hospital and receive a discount which will be passed on to the City. These charges will be reimbursed by the City only if the animal is unclaimed. These charges are also capped to $300.00 per case. These cases would be things like evaluation and treatment of fleas, ticks, animals with non -critical wounds, or showing signs of illness or disease that we would be reasonably required to treat while the animal is in our custody. If an owner comes to claim the animal they would bear the cost. -5-