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Champion Great Neighborhoods

Goal 2: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
Objective 1: Promote Community Engagement
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
CGN Community Engagement and Increase Volunteer Hours Parks and Recreation
2.1.1 Public Perception
Summary:
Volunteer Hours
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, volunteerism
was very limited at the shelter. Since re-opening,
8,000
volunteer hours have not recovered. The Animal
Socialization and Enrichment Program is designed to 7,000
address this issue by engaging volunteers and 6,000
promoting volunteer retention. 5,000
4,000
In monitoring newly implemented programs and 3,000
adding additional events both at the shelter and in the
community, Arlington Animal Services seeks to 2,000
increase volunteer hours. Currently, we are 1,000
anticipating reaching 6,300 hours for FY 2025. -
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025

Champion Great Neighborhoods

Goal 2: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
Objective 1: Promote Community Engagement
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
CGN Reuniting Families • Reach 35% overall return-to-owner Parks and Recreation
2.1.2 outcomes of stray animals
• Increase live release rate
Summary:
Return-to-Owner Rate - Stray Animals
When stray animals are reported to Arlington Animal
Services, the primary goal of both Animal Services Officers 30%
and shelter operations staff is to reunite lost animals with
25%
their families, therefore supporting the families and the
animal-human bond, creating a safer, more responsible pet 20%
community.
15%
Arlington Animal Services seeks to increase the percentage 10%
of animals returned to their owners from 21% of stray
intakes to 35% of stray intakes by utilizing the community, 5%
GIS Mapping, and safety net programs. Currently, the 0%
average return-to-owner rate is 27% while the average live FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
release rate is 82%.

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