Clear Lake shelter reports high intake, 99% live‑release rate and 30 adoptable dogs

Charmaine of North Bay Animal Services presented the animal‑control report to the council and introduced two adoptable dogs, Parker and a 10–12‑week‑old puppy nicknamed Milkdud.

Charmaine told the council that, from January to the current reporting period, the shelter recorded 56 owner/guardian surrenders, 168 seized custody cases, 407 strays picked up, 48 wildlife intakes, 34 adoptions, 95 returns to owners, and 267 transfers to rescues or other agencies. Euthanasia was reported at five cases for the period and the shelter’s live‑release rate was reported at about 99%.

Charmaine said the shelter currently has roughly 70 dogs on site and about 30 that are evaluated as ready for adoption; she described capacity pressures and noted many rescues and shelters are also struggling to accept intake. Council members asked about space for aggressive animals and whether temporary facilities are being used; staff said interim space in a public‑works building and courtyard cages have been used while the shelter is full.

The council acknowledged a pending adopter for Parker — the city clerk has agreed to adopt the dog pending North Bay approval — and council members encouraged community fostering and spay/neuter resources to reduce shelter pressure.

Ending: Staff asked the community to help with fostering and adoptions and offered to provide further monthly reports.