The information I provided came from two national media reports from shelter agencies.
I would suggest you and Res research the limited services provided by the ASPC, shelters and rescue adoption agencies and why the need for a municipal Dog Control Operation.
Since 2010 the recorded number of dogs sheltered in Lancaster is as follows
2010 - 35
2011 – 40
2012 – 40
2013 – 19
2014 – 54
2015 – 87
2016 – 80
2017 – 105 (Jean Karn becomes DCO)
2017 – 135
2018 – 141 at present
In my opinion, the Dog Control department is one of the most self-sufficient departments in town – regarding revenue receipts vs. operational costs. It could be better had the town performed a dog census as promised a few years ago, and which never came to fruition. There are 5,600 licensed dogs and an estimated 10,000+ unlicensed dogs in town. That’s a lot of lost revenue. One should also be concerned whether those unlicensed dogs are seeing a vet to ensure rabbi shots are up to date, especially with the increase in dog bite reports.
Examining the DCO activity report for 2019:
Complaints or Calls Received: 1,966
Call Responded to/Follow-ups: 655
Compliance Notices: 757
Final Notices: 249
Appearance Tickets Issued: 92 Fines Collected: $560.00
Bite Reports Filed: 35
Dogs Redeemed: 91
Rescue Transfers: 8
SPCA Transfers: 3
Dogs Euthanized: 1
Dogs Deceased: 5
Do you believe this activity is covered by the ASPC or shelters? Think again!
Hey Res: Call your Cheektowaga Dog Control Department and tell them they serve no purpose; that you have the SPCA and shelters handling things.
Hey Dan: Go to the SPCA website and discover why there were so few dogs and staff and how they have been impacted by Covid.
Learn how many pets are brought in brutalized / euthanized at these adoption facilities.
In the end, these agencies all provide services and work together to ensure DOG LIVES MATTER!