New Developments

 

Date Development Details
Apr, 2020 TNR Program

1st clinic "29 Cats from colonies in Port Jeff, Selden, Farmingville and Shirley Spayed/Neutered, ear tipped and vaccinated for Rabies and Distemper" Facebook
Mar, 2020 TNR Program Pilot pogram approved Res #2020-0217 &
Res #2020-0229
Jan, 2020 TNR Program Discussions begin between local rescue and town
board to improve Trap/Neuter/Return program
Oct, 2019 Advocates Speak Out Animal advocates speak at Town Board meetings about shelter mismanagement and the need for Spay/Neuter program changes
Oct, 2019 Education Program Advisory Committee launches pilot program
Jun, 2019 Advisory Committee 1st Meeting, Meet first Wed every month, 4pm
Mar, 2019 Advisory Committee New committee approved Res #2019-0280
Oct, 2018 Advocates Speak Out Animal Advocates speak at Town Board meetings, concerned about forced resignation of shelter supervisor and future management of shelter.

Payroll

New York State provides a database of payroll information of government employees (not elected officials) within the state.
Use the link below to reference the Town of Brookhaven.

https://www.seethroughny.net/payrolls/towns

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Year: 2019

Enter Employer/Agency: Brookhaven

Brookhaven FOIL (2019 Spay/Neuter Bills)

Note: The foiled documents include all YTD 2019 Integrative Vet charges provided on 11/25/19, some not related to S/N.
There are inconsistencies with how charges are posted to the General Ledger accounts:
4165 Medical Supplies
4632 Vet care
4633 Spay/Neuter

Date Amount Note
Jan, 2019 $1576 $288 Canine S/N (6) x $48
$418 Feline S/N (11) x $38
$870 Rabies (58) x $15
Jan, 2019 $756 Med Supplies, rabies vaccines, other
Why are there redactions?
Feb, 2019 $1,128 All  rabies administered charged to 4633 S/N
(59) Canine
(6) Feline
(8) Feral Cats
(73) Total

$1095 = (73) x $15
    $33 = 3% credit card fee
$1,128
Approved/paid Sept, 2019?
Feb, 2019  $313 $304 Feline S/N (8) x $38
$9 Credit card fee 3%
     
     
     
     
     

Brookhaven Goals & Accomplishments (2015-2020)

Shelter Goals/Accomplishments as documented in the Brookhaven Adopted Budgets


Notes:

 Shelter “accomplishments” include “reduced shelter population” nearly every year since 2014. Is it due to an increase in euthanasia?
 Shelter “Goals” need to go beyond building improvements.
 A new computer program was installed in 2016, yet the shelter failed to produce FOILed (Freedom of Information Law) reports for cat statistics and other measurements.

 

Year

Goals

Accomplishments (Prior Year)

2015

  • Improvements to the Animal Shelter building to include a new roof, HVAC system, new doors and refurbishing kennel runs (gates, flooring).

  • Improvements to Animal Shelter grounds, including the creation of an outdoor isolation pen and moving garbage container to a more accessible location

  • Continue to step up adoption efforts

  • Purchase a digital X-Ray machine

  • Prepare new RFP for the operation of Spay/Neuter and Veterinary Clinic

  • Create a committee of two or three staff members to discuss/administer euthanasia

2014

  • The shelter population has decreased through increased relationships with rescue groups and an increase in adoption events on and offsite. Additionally, through increased hours, new staff and volunteers, both paid staff and volunteers are working cohesively to achieve a better environment at the shelter.

2016

  • Complete improvements including HVAC system replacement and refurbishing the final kennel run.

  • Continue adoption event programs.

  • Evaluate, create and implement a program that provides public education on the value of spay/neuter.

  • Find log cost options for spay/neuter.

  • Install cameras for security and safety to be upgraded.

2015

  • Numerous capital improvements including new roofs, HVAC system, doors and refurbishing kennel runs that create an improved environment for animals, employees and volunteers.

  • Implement adoption event programs that improved adoption rates and helped stabilize our animal population.

  • Lighting fixtures replaced with LED type bulbs, reducing energy costs

2017

  • To continue to upgrade facilities for a more effective and efficient environment for staff, volunteers and animal friends. This includes a continuing effort to complete all HVAC upgrades

2016

  • An increase in adoption events and proactive efforts by all staff, has resulted in a reduced shelter population, improving the environment for our staff and animal friends. Additional cameras for security have been installed. New boilers were installed, converting from oil to natural gas to improve efficiency and costs. A new shelter computer program was installed to better serve the animals and create office efficiency.

2018

  • Upgrade facilities for a more effective and efficient environment for staff, volunteers and animals. This includes plans to complete upgrade to all HVAC systems and to renovate dog pen areas.

2017

  • An increase in adoption events and proactive efforts by all staff, has resulted in a reduced shelter population, improving the environment for our staff and animal friends. Cameras for security have been updated and more efficient replacement HVAC units were installed.

2019

  • Complete roofing replacement and flooring upgrade.

2018

  • An increase in adoption events and proactive efforts by all staff has resulted in a reduced shelter population, improving the environment for staff and animals. Continued facilities renovation for new dog pens and sturdy, stain resistant easier to clean flooring.

2020

  • Renovate the front lobby for ADA compliance and upgrade bathrooms available to the public.

2019

  • An increase in adoption events and proactive efforts by all staff has resulted in a reduced shelter population, improving the environment for staff and animals. Continued facilities renovation for new dog pens and sturdy, stain resistant easier to clean flooring. Created an Animal Shelter Advisory Committee with a current mission to improve outreach, to educate and promote spay and neutering, as such reduces overpopulation and is heathier for pets.