STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Dallas Animal Services
EXECUTIVE: Nadia Chandler-Hardy
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from PetSmart Charities, Inc. to host three National Adoption Weekend events in the amount of $9,000.00 for the period September 11, 2019 through June 11, 2020; (2) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 in the PetSmart Charities Grant Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 in the PetSmart Charities Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $9,000.00 - Financing: PetSmart Charities Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
Over 25,000 pets find loving homes during National Adoption Weekend (NAW) events, which are held throughout the year. Countless lives have been transformed through pet adoption at PetSmart stores across North America. NAW is PetSmart Charities initiative where groups around the country offer discounted adoptions at PetSmart stores on these weekends. Because PetSmart promotes the events heavily to drive adoptions, Dallas Animal Services always sees an increase in adoptions at our Everyday Adoption Center.
This action will authorize a grant agreement between PetSmart Charities, Inc. and the City of Dallas, Dallas Animal Services to host the NAW adoption events at the PetSmart located at 16821 Coit Road, Dallas, Texas 75248. A total of 100-149 pets will be available for adoption per adoption event. These events will take place on the following weekends:
* September NAW - September 13-15, 2019
* November NAW - November 8-10, 2019
* February NAW - February 21-23, 2020
Grant funds will be used for adoption preparation, to include wellness exams, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and m...
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