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2009 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT

In 2009 the Animal Control Department responded to, and resolved, more that 600 calls and complaints. This number represents an increase of more than 200 calls from last year. These calls and complaints involved everything from lost/dogs/cats, abandoned animals, injured animals, loose horses and 4 animal cruelty cases. In addition to responding to calls and complaints, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) also had several accomplishments during 2009.

The ACO again campaigned aggressively and successfully through various advertising media to license every dog in Danville. As a result more than 940 dogs were licensed. This licensing effort raised $ 6,367.00 in revenues. Licensing is required by state law and also enables the ACO to be more efficient in returning lost dogs to their owners promptly. Revenues generated in 2009 from licensing and other related fines/fees are:

1. Dog Licensing $ 6,367.00

2. Lack of License Fines $ 1,926.00

3. Other Fines $ 50.00

Total $ 8,343.00

On April 18^th the ACO held a region-wide low cost rabies clinic in Danville, where 127 animals were vaccinated and 10 animals were micro chipped. Another low cost rabies clinic will be held in April 2010. The ACO continues to assist residents in getting their pets spayed/neutered through a low-cost spay/neuter program through the State. This program is currently available for pet owners whether or not they receive public financial assistance. The ACO also assisted residents and their pets through the Danville Rainbow (Rainbow stands for Rescuing Animals In Need By Offering Welfare) Association by providing funds to assist animals that were in need of urgent medical care.

Since continued training is extremely important to be able to legally and effectively deal with the variety of issues an ACO faces, in 2009 ACO Johannesen participated in more than 170 hours of training on her own time and at no cost to the Town. In January, ACO Johannesen attended and received a certificate for a 2-day Animal Abuse Investigation course held at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council. The ACO also assisted the New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHF&G) on calls regarding illegal trapping and traps. Because of these illegal activities, ACO Johannesen enrolled in the NHF&G Trapper Education Program. She is now a certified Wildlife Control Operator II and a licensed trapper. In addition, ACO Johannesen was awarded a 3-day conference scholarship to attend the New England Federation of Humane Societies conference held in Manchester NH, where she won Field Rescue Stretcher w/wheels by successfully participating in an essay contest. In July the ACO attended and completed the New England Animal Control Academy where she became certified in “Management of Aggressive Behavior with Strategies for Managing Physical Confrontations.”

The Department continued to participate in disaster training. ACO Johannesen is currently involved with two regional NHDART (New Hampshire Disaster Animal Response Team) teams. This involvement is on the ACO’s own time and at no expense to the town. This year ACO Johannesen participated in two mock disaster drills where a pet friendly shelter was set up. As part of her training for NHDART, ACO Johannesen completed 8 hours of training in Psychological First Aid. Since July of 2004, ACO Johannesen has also served as a representative on the New England Animal Control Academy Board and was reappointed in 2009 as Director for the Academy.

In September this year ACO Johannesen welcomed a new Assistant ACO, Renee King. Renee brings with her many years of experience as an ACO, most recently for the Town of Fremont.

On behalf of the Animal Control Department, we thank you for your continued support.

Sheila Johannesen

Danville Animal Control Officer, Department Head

2010 DANVILLE RABIES CLINIC

Danville Animal Control is pleased to announce its 6th Annual RABIES CLINC April 3rd from 9:00am to 1200PM at the Danville Fire Station Cost per pet is $10.00 Vaccine good for only 1 year without proof of prior vaccination (You must bring Rabies Vaccination Certificate with you) Your pets should be on a leash or in a carrier. Danville Animal Control will host its 6th annual RABIES CLINIC, April 3, 2010 from 9:00am-1200pm. This will be held with the cooperation of Dr. Bradford Barnes, Edgefield Animal Hospital,Danville Town Clerk and Danville Rainbow Association.

Micro Chipping will be available at the rabies clinic. The micro chipping cost of $25.00 includes the pets registration of the chip. State law now requires all Animal Control Officers and Shelters to scan every stray for microchips. Town Clerk will be available for the Danville town residents to license their pets. The fees for dog registration are $6.50 for a spayed or neutered dog and puppies under six months, and $9.00 for an unaltered dog. For owners over 65 years old, the registration fee for the first dog is $3.00. Dog licenses must be renewed by APRIL 30TH of each year. The Rabies Clinic is opened to the public, regardless of residency.

2008 ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT

In 2008, the Animal Control Department responded to, and resolved, more than 400 calls and complaints. These involved everything from lost dogs/cats, abandoned animals, injured animals, loose horses and chickens and two animal cruelty cases. In addition to responding to calls and complaints, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) also had several other accomplishments during 2008.

Our aggressive campaign through various advertising media to license every dog in Danville has once again proven to be a success for the Town. As a result more than 900 dogs were licensed. This licensing effort raised $ 6,284.50 in revenues. Licensing is required by state law and also enables the ACO to be more efficient in returning lost dogs to their owners promptly. Revenues generated from licensing and other related fines/fees are:

1.	Dog Licensing	$6,284.50
2.	Lack of license fines	$2,075.00
3.	Other	$ 375.00

4.	Total	$8,734.50

On April 12^th, the ACO held a region-wide rabies clinic in Danville, where 50 animals were vaccinated and/or micro-chipped. Another rabies clinic will be held in the Spring of 2009. The ACO continues to assist residents getting their pets spayed/neutered through a low-cost spay/neuter program through the State. This program is currently available for pet owners whether or not they receive public financial assistance.

A wildlife demonstration for all Danville Elementary School students was made possible through donations from the Danville Rainbow Association (Rescuing Animals In Need By Offering Welfare) and the Danville Conservation Commission. This educational outreach program, called “Wind over Wings,” featured a Red Tailed Hawk, a Rough-legged Hawk and a Red-shouldered Hawk. “Noah”, a Bald Eagle, also returned for the visit. The purpose of this program is to provide children with a personal connection with wildlife that will lead to responsible stewardship of animals and the environment. Responsible stewardship leads to reduced incidents of animal cruelty.

The Department has continued to participate in Disaster training. ACO Sheila Johannesen is currently involved in two NHDART (New Hampshire Disaster Animal Response Team) teams. This involvement is accomplished on the ACO’s own time and at no expense to the town. The ACO was called upon during the ice storm of December to assist in setting up a “pet friendly shelter” in the Town of Kingston. She also transported pets to the kennel and checked on pets left in their home while their owners were in a shelter for Danville residents. Pet supplies were donated from the Danville Rainbow Association as well. On October 6, 2006, President Bush signed into law H.R. 3858, The “Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006,” which amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that State and Local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency. Since July of 2004, the ACO Sheila Johannesen has served as a representive on the New England Animal Control Academy Board and in 2008 was appointed as the Director for the Academy.

On behalf of the Animal Control Department, we thank you for your continued support.

Sheila Johannesen
Danville Animal Control Officer Department Head

Danville animals have a friend indeed

DANVILLE The former electric company dispatcher chases calls these days. Calls of the wild, the domesticated and the in between.

When an animal-related call comes in, Danville Animal Control Officer Sheila Johannesen goes out. Her affinity for animals and commitment to them make her a consummate pet- and animal-person a veritable go-to person for animals in town... READ MORE.

Wind over Wings

Here are some pictures from the Wind over Wings presentation at the Danville Elementary School on September 22, 2006, sponsored by Danville Animal Control, Danville Rainbow Association, and others who contributed funds to bring this program to the school.
This program will be repeated in the coming year.

Danville Animal Control Officer Sheila Johannesen, Wind Over Wings President Hope Douglas, and Noah

Wind over Wings President Hope Douglas presents Noah to Danville school children.

Search and Rescue K9s

We will be putting on a presentation at the elementary school with a group from Maine involving dogs trained for search and rescue operations. More details will be posted as they become available.

Danville Fire & Rescue Receives Pet Resuscitator Masks

October 2005

Danville Rainbow Association

September 2005: The Danville Animal Control has formed a non-profit association, called Danville Rainbow Association, which stands for Rescuing Animals in Need By Offering Welfare. Funds for the Danville Rainbow Association will be generated purely by donations and through the sponsoring of various fund raising events such as rabies clinics, car washes, raffles, etc.

It is the goal of the Association to minimize the tax burden by accepting donations and raising funds to offset expenditures within the Animal Control Department.

If you would like to donate to the Danville Rainbow Association you may do so by sending your tax-deductible contribution to:
Danville Rainbow Association, PO Box 413, Danville NH 03819

Danville’s Pet Food Drive helps Salem NH Animal Rescue League

On behalf of the Danville Rainbow Association and Danville’s Animal Control I would like to thank all who have so generously donated to our Pet Food Drive. The week following our Be Kind to Animals Week, the Floods of 2006 devastated the Salem NH Animal Rescue League. All the animals were safely removed and relocated to foster homes. The four feet deep floodwater destroyed all their food, kitty litter, bedding and other pet supplies. When I started the Pet Food Drive, we said we were going to distribute the donations to the various rescues in the area. The first rescue on our list was Salem NH Rescue League. After speaking to one of the volunteers and hearing of their situation, there was no question in our mind and decided that Salem NH Animal Rescue needed our help. All the donations were given to the Salem NH Animal Rescue on May 24th. When I arrived I spoke to the volunteers and told them about our Pet Food Drive. The look on their faces when I opened the back of the pick-up truck, reveling the donations, words cannot describe.
Anyone wishing to donate may still do so either by dropping them at the Danville Police Department or Danville Town Hall, or Salem NH Animal Rescue League. Kitty litter, bedding, Science pet foods and other pet supplies are still very much needed.

Thank you all again

Sheila Johannesen, Danville Animal Control

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