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Promote regular, ongoing columns or segments in print and radio. A regular column  appears in the Eugene Weekly (“Ask the Dog Catcher”), and there is regular radio, television, and newspaper participation in “Pet of the Week.” Create low-income behavior training clinic program. Additional resources are needed to  implement this recommendation. Work with partners to promote responsible pet ownership. In addition to the above, the  LCAS Advisory Committee has established subcommittees to focus on this effort, providing critical pet retention information on the web site and in print, promoting spay/neuter, licensing, and other elements of responsible pet ownership. Have a booth at events to sell licenses and offer materials. Staff and volunteers  regularly staff information tables at community events. Encourage creation of 501c (3) Friends of the Lane County Shelter. No group has formed  to date. Create a “Pets Okay Rental Referral” service on website. This list is now available  through other organizations in the community. Create Spanish language outreach materials. Some LCAS materials are available in  Spanish—there is room to do more here. Expand website to include downloadable pamphlets, task force reports, and codes.  These are now included on the website—the LCAS website is the most often visited page of the County website. Additional signage in parks and elsewhere regarding licensing, leash, vaccination, and  other dog-related code requirements. Signage exists and could be further enhanced. Create an ongoing Advisory Committee to continue to identify model programs. The  BCC created the LCAS Advisory Committee in 2007. Coordinate with City of Eugene PIO to distribute marketing materials through pet  product stores, vets, and elsewhere. Brochures and licensing information are made available through veterinary offices and a number of pet supply stores.  Facilities and Staffing: Current facilities are cramped, congested, outdated, and inadequate. Thorough overhaul or complete replacement of facility. The County has developed a  master plan to address this, and is engaging with Eugene and Springfield as co-owners to develop a funding strategy. Add 30-60 new kennels. This strategy has been deferred to complete a master plan for a  new or remodeled facility. Expand office hours to 7-days per week, 8 hours per day. Public hours have increased  from 21.5 per week at the time of the report to 39.5 hours per week currently. Create a non-officer kennel caretaker position to free up officers for enforcement. The  County now employs two Kennel Attendants whose primary role is to care for the animals and provide customer service for adoptions and redemptions. These positions are significantly less costly than the Animal Welfare Officer positions. Hire sufficient Animal Welfare Officer positions to patrol all of rural Lane County. The  number of officers was reduced because of budget cuts in 2008. Create large animal holding facilities. This recommendation has been deferred pending  the master planning process. Large animals are currently housed through community partnerships. Upgrade the fleet of vehicles to be able to serve the whole County. Vehicles are  purchased and replaced as needed for current staffing levels. Create a pet adoption location separate from the shelter. This idea is an option in the  master plan.