Animal Services 2024 Budget
Mission Statement and Description
Mesa County Animal Services enforces animal ordinances to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens and pets of Mesa County. Our objective is to place as many displaced animals as possible and promote responsible pet ownership and education.
Animal Services helps develop, implement, and enforce County ordinances intended to protect both pets and pet owners. The department operates a pet shelter, investigates cases involving animal aggression as well as animal abuse and neglect, and works with the community to license and re-home pets.
2024 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Indicators
- Respond to the increase in reports and investigations regarding complex animal incidents, including animal bites, dangerous dogs, nuisance animals, and welfare checks.
- 75% of the Animal Service Officers will achieve State or National Animal Service Certifications and current qualified officers will maintain certifications.
- Improve customer service by issuing a customer service survey, providing customer service training to staff, implementing an automated customer check system, and enhancing building security while maintaining citizen access.
| Indicator | 2022 Actual | 2023 Actual | 2024 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Service Officer Training/Certification | 50% | 75% | 75% |
| MCAS Customer Service Training | 0% | 75% | 75% |
| Dog Bite Report Audit and Reporting to Mesa County Health Department | 66% | 100% | 100% |
Budget and Staffing
Total 2024 Budget for Animal Services
| Fiscal Year | Expenses | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $763,265 | $476,709 |
| 2019 Actual | $822,078 | $683,244 |
| 2020 Actual | $951,809 | $642,780 |
| 2021 Actual | $920,038 | $785,094 |
| 2022 Actual | $938,349 | $670,900 |
| 2023 Actual | $1,103,938 | $841,515 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $1,243,687 | $755,615 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $1,247,367 | $755,615 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $946,259 | $431,800 |
Authorized Staffing Level
2022 - 2024 Adopted 13