DAS Things to Know Newsletter - May 20, 2022

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Distemper Protocols

We are continuing to see cases of distemper within our shelter. Shelter staff and volunteers must wear aprons and gloves when handling animals. Please wash and sanitize hands frequently and change gloves and aprons in between each animal. It is critical that every shelter staff member who handles animals follows these protocols for the safety of our animals. We need everyone who handles animals in the shelter to wear PPE and change between each animal in order to save lives.

New Hours

Starting on Friday, May 27, Dallas Animal Services' hours will change to the following:

Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Service Information for Johhny Benton

Services for Johnny Benton will be held at Black & Clark Funeral Home (2517 E. Illinois Ave, Dallas Tx, 75216). The wake will take place Friday, May 20th, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, May 21st at 11 a.m.

Rising COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 cases are back on the rise in the Dallas area. For resources including vaccine information, please visit https://dallascityhall.com/pages/corona-virus.aspx.

Unclaimed Nametag Raffle Tickets

Four tickets were not claimed at this week's All Staff meeting. If one of the below is your number, please email Jillian Appelbaum at [email protected].

100079

100092

100342

100302

P.S. We know everyone's schedules are different and we might have missed you when handing out tickets for nametags! If you haven't received a raffle ticket, stop by the admin office when you are wearing your nametag and ask Jillian for a ticket!

Maddie's Fund National Shelter and Rescue Support Calls

These calls happen every single Monday at 10 A.M. and are a great resource for all employees at shelters and rescues! Even if you can just listen in while you are completing other duties, we strongly encourage you to join in on these calls. You can always watch previously recorded calls here.

Shoutout to Kelly Barnhill

Melony G. would like to give a shoutout to Kelly Barnhill. Two adopters came to the front desk to finalize their adoptions and mentioned that Kelly was incredibly helpful during their meet and greets. She went over every aspect of the animals' medical and behavior information so that they could make an informed decision. Thank you Kelly!

Shoutout to Briena Dart, Satya Chennakesavala and Sarah Sheek

Briena, Satya, and Sarah were asked last minute to assist with setting up the Animal Advisory Commission virtual meeting. All three jumped in and worked efficiently to ensure that everything was prepared for the meeting. Everything ran smoothly and it was a huge help. Thank you all!

Shoutout to Satya Chennakesavala

Satya happened to be in our parking lot just after a dog was left in the parking lot. He was able to safely wrangle the dog and make sure the Great Dane was secured and away from the busy traffic at I-30 and Westmoreland!

Free Microchip & Vaccine Clinics - May 21, 24, 28

Spay Neuter Network is partnering with Operation Kindness and Dallas Animal Services for a Free Microchip, Distemper/Parvo and Rabies Vaccine clinic for dogs and Free Microchip, FVRCP, and Rabies Vaccines for cats. Other vaccines, Heartworm tests, and preventative medication will be offered at low-cost prices.

Location: Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212
No appointment is needed but arrive early to make sure you receive service and prepare for a line. Vaccine costs are listed at spayneuternet.org.

Dates:

• Saturday, May 21 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 24 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 28 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic - May 21

We're teaming up with our friends at Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) to offer Affordable Vaccine Clinics right here at Dallas Animal Services on Saturday May 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pricing information found here: https://texasforthem.org.

These vaccine clinics are for dogs and cats! No appointment or tickets are needed but please arrive early to make sure you receive service and prepare for a line. The clinic will be located at Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212.

No positions open at this time.

Letter from T.C.:

Click here to view the latest letter from City Manager T.C. Broadnax.

City News:

• City media releases can be found here.
• City news is posted here.

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