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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 7,000
Socialization and Enrichment Program is designed to
6,000
address this issue by engaging volunteers and
promoting volunteer retention. 5,000
4,000
Update: 3,000
While current volunteer hours are below desired 2,000
levels, this is largely attributed to the recent relaunch 1,000
of programs following a short period of non- -
recruitment dedicated to program development. We FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
anticipate a significant increase in volunteer hours (Q3)
throughout the summer, which typically experiences
higher rates of volunteer participation.
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:

When stray animals are reported to Arlington Animal Return-to-Owner Rate - Stray Animals
Services, the primary goal of both Animal Services Officers 40%
and shelter operations staff is to reunite lost animals with
their families, therefore supporting the families and the 35%
animal-human bond, creating a safer, more responsible pet 30%
community. 25%
20%
Update: 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 has maintained the 35% FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
goal, while the average live release rate is 79% due to
negative impacts over overcrowding and fewer positive
outcomes overall.

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