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complete file of every animal euthanized to assess the application of the policy and any needs to change. 2.Foster/Rescue Programs: Expand use of volunteers to care for animals in their home; work with approved rescue organizations to transfer animals into their care until the organization can identify a permanent home for the animal. LCAS has greatly expanded its foster program, including resources for special needs dogs and cats, as well as for puppies and kittens. LCAS has an ongoing relationship with Save the Pets and other local rescues, as well as working with breed specific and other rescues throughout the northwest. 3.Trap/Neuter, Return or Release Programs: Promote TNR to discourage/minimize feral cats from being impounded and killed at LCARA. LCAS joined with Greenhill Humane Society, Lane County Veterinary Medical Association, and the City of Eugene to create Feral Fix, a no-cost spay neuter option for feral cats. 4.Spay/Neuter Programs: All animals should be altered prior to adoption; the low-income voucher program should be promoted and expanded. LCAS now has a written policy and procedure requiring animals to be altered prior to adoption. LCAS worked with KMTR to produce a spay/neuter public service announcement, and promotes the voucher program on its website and through officer contact in the field. Last year, LCAS partnered with Eugene Spay/Neuter Clinic and Greenhill Humane Society to launch the Bully Breed Voucher to provide very low cost spay/neuter surgeries for dogs that are most likely to have offspring that can end up in a shelter. 5.Volunteer Participation: Promote volunteer participation. LCAS now has a written policy and procedure outlining the volunteer program. The Volunteer Coordinator conducts regular orientation sessions for interested individuals and partners with local schools, churches and other organizations in support of service projects. Currently, volunteers contribute about 600 hours each month to help with dog walking, cat socializing, office work, photography and promotion, grounds keeping, and other important efforts. 6.Enhanced Treatment: Promote enhanced medical/behavioral treatment of impounded animals. Since the Task Force report, LCAS has created a full time Certified Veterinary Technician position to work with a very part time veterinarian to coordinate and provide medical care at the shelter. Additionally, LCAS contracts with a local dog behavior and training specialist for 12 hours per week to assess and treat behaviorally challenged dogs at the shelter. LCAS also relies on area veterinarians who often provide significant discounts for treating shelter animals. 7.Cooperation/Networking: Promote maximum cooperation with a wide range of animal rescue and adoption organizations. Shelter staff uses a network of other shelters and rescue organizations to facilitate transfer of LCAS animals. 8.Enhanced Adoption Program: Promote adoption through new policies, off-site adoption events, and other promotion efforts. Enhanced efforts include an ongoing partnership with Save the Pets to showcase LCAS animals at off-site venues, occasional special events (such as “parking lot sales”), and an improved website. Additionally, LCAS worked with KMTR to produce a public service announcement on adopting from the shelter, and LCAS runs a full page monthly ad in the Register Guard featuring animals that need a permanent home. LCAS participates in national events such as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (October), and has revised materials and processes at the shelter to make it more adoption friendly (more information on kennel cards, photo displays, etc). 9.Review and Revise Dog Licensing Codes: Look to eliminate limits on the number of companion animals allowed per household, increase marketing to strive for universal canine licensure. Since adoption of the report, Eugene has increased its dog limit from two to three per household, and the LCAS Advisory Committee continues to work on this issue for the County code. Significant outreach and promotion now takes place regarding dog licensing, including