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Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan Process Copyrighted November 19, 2018 City of Dubuque Action Items # 3. ITEM TITLE: Pet-FriendlyCommunityAction Plan Process SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to move ahead with developing a Pet-Friendly CommunityAction Plan, including a community assessment. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan-NNM Memo City Manager Memo Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan Staff Memo 11-18 Staff Memo Playbook for Pet Friendly Cities Supporting Documentation Pet Friendly City Assessment Supporting Documentation 12 Traits of Pet Friendly Cities Summary Supporting Documentation United States Conference of Mayors Survey Findings Supporting Documentation THE CTTY OF Dubuque �" ui��eNe�ary DUB E 'il��i;' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2013 2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan Process DATE: November 13, 2018 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is recommending and the Park and Recreation Commission concurs to move ahead with developing a Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan, including a community assessment. The Pet-Friendly Community Group would include six City staff inembers, a Park and Recreation Commission representative, a representative of Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO), a knowledgeable individual on the issue who might provide a different perspective than FIDO, and a person who is involved in the pet business. It is important to note that the assessment contains four distinct areas. Those four areas are businesses, shelters, homes and parks. A review of each of these areas shows that public spaces governed by the City make up only a small percentage of what makes a community pet-friendly. Thus, once the assessment is complete, implementation of any recommendations will need to be a community-wide effort with actions taken by public, private and non-profit entities. Improving on pet friendliness is a journey that is not accomplished in just 1-2 years. This initiative could have components that are longer term projects or policy changes. The work group would be established and set guiding principles and ground rules, create shared understanding of definitions and establish timing and work plans to begin with. This is a similar process to that used with Integrated Pest Management work group which ensured that individuals with varying personal goals could work towards the common goals identified by the group productively. Then completion of the Assessment would begin. It is anticipated that data collection and assessment completion could take 6-9 months to complete. During this time, work on specific projects (e.g. the dog park) may continue as separate processes. However, the first identified deliverable of the work group would be the completed Pet-Friendly Community Assessment. Once recommended actions are identified through that assessment, they may be identified for the Parks & Recreation Commission and/or for possible future items to be considered by City Council through annual goal setting or taken on by other community partners, depending on the nature of the recommendations. Implementation of recommended actions would need to be considered in annual city council goal setting sessions, planned, budgeted for, and completed over a multi-year timeframe. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. ��.1.lL�'t't*'1 �t.v,��, Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager 2 THE CTTY OF Dubuque �" ui��eNe�ary DUB E 'il��i;' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2013 2017 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan Process DATE: November 14, 2018 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to transmit information related to an action plan related to the City Council 2018-20 Policy Agenda High Priority Pet-Friendly Community. BACKGROUND The City Council at their 2018 goal setting session adopted Pet-Friendly Community: Policy Direction and Actions as a 2018-20 Policy Agenda High Priority. The guidance from the Council included that this would not be only about pets in parks but would engage partners in how we could become a more pet-friendly community. It was also noted that pet would be defined as it is defined in the Code. The definition of pet in lowa Code Chapter 717E, "PeY' means a living animal which is limited to a dog, cat, or an animal normally maintained in a small tank or cage in or near a residence, including but not limited to a rabbit, gerbil, hamster, mouse, parrot, canary, mynah, finch, tropical fish, goldfish, snake, turtle, gecko, or iguana. The 2017 Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan also contains recommendations related to pet-friendly community. • Re-evaluate the Parks and Recreation Plan, potentially through a strategic update or addendum, to identify opportunities to provide flexible, programmable space; improve active recreation connectivity in neighborhoods; and enhance Dubuque's "dog- friendliness." • Evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the dog-related policies for all of Dubuque's park and recreation facilities. It outlined partners for this item as an important feature for moving forward. DISCUSSION Mayor Roy Buol returned from the United States Conference of Mayors with information related to pet friendly communities. Attached to this agenda item is a survey completed by Mayors across the country, a Playbook for Pet-Friendly Cities, Pet-Friendly City Assessment, and 12 Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities. The Parks and Recreation Commission for their October 9, 2018 meeting was given the US Conference of Mayors handouts and discussed moving forward with an Assessment as outlined in the documents. They voted unanimously to recommend creation of a pet friendly work group with citizens, city staff and area professionals and businesses to work on the pet-friendly assessment and policies. A local group called Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO) has been meeting to discuss creation of a new dog park and were at the October Commission meeting. They wish to be involved with the discussions of a new dog park and would be involved in a work group. While evaluating the location of a new dog park is not part of this process FIDO input on developing a pet friendly community action plan would be valuable. Recently city staff reviewed the US Conference of Mayors tools and discussed a process that would be like the work group created that led to the development of the Integrated Pest Management Program for the city. This work group involved city staff and community members. A facilitator for the work group would be established and that would be Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach. The recommended Pet-Friendly Community Work Group would be as follows: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager (Facilitator) Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager In addition to the city staff above we recommend a Park and Recreation Commission representative be appointed by their Commission and a FIDO representative appointed by their group (each with an alternate so that representation at meetings is guaranteed). Because FIDO has voiced their support "pro-peY', we recommend adding an individual who may provide a different perspective. Potential individuals to reach out to fill this position include former Commissioners or someone else familiar with the history of the topic and current state of the community. Lastly, because much of the assessment addresses private-sector pet-friendly amenities and other non-City circumstances, we recommend a person whom is involved in a pet business. This would bring the total number of non-city staff to four with two alternates. It is important to note that the Assessment contains four distinct areas. Those four areas are businesses, shelters, homes and parks. A review of each of these areas shows that public spaces governed by the City make up only a small percentage of what makes a community pet-friendly. Thus, once the assessment is complete, implementation of any recommendations will need to be a community-wide effort with 2 actions taken by public, private and non-profit entities. Improving on pet friendliness is a journey that is not accomplished in just 1-2 years. This initiative could have components that are longer term projects or policy changes. The work group would be established and set guiding principles and ground rules, create shared understanding of definitions and establish timing and work plans to begin with. This is a similar process to that used with Integrated Pest Management work group which ensured that individuals with varying personal goals could work towards the common goals identified by the group productively. Then completion of the Assessment would begin. It is anticipated that data collection and assessment completion could take 6-9 months to complete. During this time, work on specific projects (e.g. the dog park referenced below under Budget Impact) may continue as separate processes. However, the first identified deliverable of the work group would be the completed Pet-Friendly Community Assessment. Once recommended actions are identified through that assessment, they may be identified for the Parks & Recreation Commission and/or for possible future items to be considered by City Council through annual goal setting or taken on by other community partners, depending on the nature of the recommendations. Implementation of recommended actions would need to be considered in annual city council goal setting sessions, planned, budgeted for, and completed over a multi-year timeframe. BUDGETIMPACT No other funds are currently in the budget for pet-friendly community, besides the $125,000 related to a second dog park. ACTION REQUESTED We respectfully request approval to move forward with the process to create a Pet Friendly Community Action Plan. attachments cc: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager (Facilitator) Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services Manager 3 Better•. � � ' � : • • • ' CI ' � for pets� .��,� , � � � i -� �4: � � �e '` � � '�i • _ w�—y �`` � �► �� '`; � , .. - � � I � -�� .� ' �� ` �. �'''`�� _� � ► ��, . � � � � � . �� , � . �''�"'t" „', _� �, � � �,,, o F �,�� _� . �'` � ,.1 , , � �_�_w. � � � �IF—"'.I ��,�.� ,, �E� 5 r. ��..�a..�. �_ e-:z � - .�'� Syf� �r.u� � 1'l„ � � � '++.�.) - � � � � � � 1 � � � � �� • � . � '� r� - . r \ �j� � � B • �� .��i � , �' � ' � � ` �� {+ 6 . ' � �� l�qf Il . �0..i � ' • � � _ - .,yr"� • � � �\ � � • � � "' � . �� + � , , `� ', � � �� _ � � � � 1 - __ � . � �,�� M MORE THAN 6,000,000 PETS END UP HOMELESS EVERY YEAR. OUTDATED HOUSING RULES FORCE PEOPLE TO GIVE UP BELOVED FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS. BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION RESTRICTIONS MAKE IT HARD TO SPEND TIME WITH AND CARE FOR A PET. LACK OF NEARBY AMENITIES MAKES URBAN PET OWNERSHIP A CHALLENGE. LIMITED GREEN SPACE MINIMIZES EXERCISE NEEDED FOR GOOD HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR. � � � � � . 1 � � � � � � � � PETS GIVE PEOPLE LOVE, COMPANIONSHIP AND COMFORT. THEY KEEP US HEALTHY AND GET US OUTSIDE FOR EXERCISE. PET OWNERS HAVE LESS DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND LONELINESS. PETS BRING US TOGETHER, HELPING US MEET NEW PEOPLE AND EXPAND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THEY MAKE WORKPLACES BETTER, BOOSTING MORALE AND REDUCING STRESS. LET'S HELP MORE PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM PETS. A PLAYBOOK FOR PET FRIENDLY CITIES Pets are now part of over8a million LLS. households, and With the United States Conference of Mayors, we surveyed repeoplethaneverbeforeseepetsasfamily_Atthesame mayorsacronthecomtrymunderstandperoepnonsabout fime, popWadonsareshlkingmurbanareasandexpecnng petsandwhatmakesadrypetfrlendlyThen,throughrerearoh, mbringtheirpetswiththemVeprestrictivelawsandlimited dialoguewithexpertsandthoughtleaders, andtest-and�earn understandingofresponsibleperownershipmakeithard programs, weexploredwaysmimproveinfourkeyareas: PorpeopleandpetsroenloyliferogeMea shelters, homes, businessesandparks Petscan'tspeakPorthemreWes, soMarsPetcarebegan InourUS_ headquarterscommuniryofMiddleTennenee, workingmbuildacoalitionanddriveamovementformore wepilotedinitiativessuchasapeo-friendlybusinessprogram � pet-friendtycities.WecalledittheBETTERQTIESPoRPETS'" inFranbin, responsibleperownershipsignagethroughout _ Pets make life better, and the goal is m ma '� ��' I ' a, rs� .. 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All of these initiatives support and require responsible pet ownership — the commitment by pet owners to act responsibly toward the health of their pet and the good of the people and community around them. HAPPY PETS means more pets in loving forever homes, with fewer pets in shelters. WELCOME PETS means fewer barriers to pets in society, from public spaces to the workplace. HEALTHY PETS is the enabler — a world where owners know how to care for their pets, nutrition and vet care are affordable, and the health benefits of pet ownership are known and encouraged. . . • ' . .� .. • .• ' �Pp P s . . . . . . . . . . • : � � • • • � ■ � � � o � � � � . � � � � G � 6v � � � �, � 9.-aN �' ... . � N�N � � O N �N � � °-�� S' . �FsFs �� • � • �°c�'�'^d�� s q �� COME Q . d S�4 �'+`m�9 �� o ��' 's 's ♦ adb/e�e ��S�a �ra�Ond ' •� ��aS ranrts make �i � �'�thYo°be out ur pet • • � � ■ ■ ■ V VVV ■\ The 12 Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities model provides focus areas for cities to explore. Traits 1 , 4, 5, 7, 8 and 11 are particularly important. The assessment (see page 59) is a good first step to determine focus areas. Be sure In the pages that follow, each trait is presented with: to look for materials identified for "Cities" in our resource lists. • An explanation of the issue • Real-life examples from BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' pilot projects Start with Traits 1 , 2 and 3, which are most specific to helping • Ideas for actions to take within your city homeless pets.You'll also be interested in Trait 4 and the importance • A list of resources available online to download of pet-friendly housing options. Be sure to look for materials identified for "Shelters" in our resource lists. This book will help advocates in any city increase the pet- friendliness of their community. Some ideas are specifically IF YOU'RE A BUSINESS... for government. Others can be applied by shelters, businesses Traits 10, 11 and 12 are key focus areas, as well as 4, 5 and 6 if and individual citizens who want their community to be more you're a developer or otherwise associated with housing. Be sure pet friendly. The resource lists in each section specify who is to look for materials identified for "Businesses" and "Developers most likely to find each item useful. or Property Managers" in our resource lists. If you're not sure where to begin, see pages 59 to 62 for an assessment that will help you understand the pet-friendliness Pets can't speak for themselves. Government, businesses and of your community and its greatest needs. other organizations are most likely to make changes if they know it's important to you. Raise your voice! Look for materials identified If you want to dive into action right away, turn to page 63 for for "Citizens" in our resource lists. a list of quick-start ideas you can begin exploring today. Wherever you choose to begin, we hope the BETTER CITIES .. . . . . . . . . . . FOR PETST"' program can have a powerful and lasting impact . . . . . , . . on your community. Visit BetterCitiesForPets.com to join the . . . . , . , , • , movement and download resources to help. 12 TRAITS OF PET-FRIENDLY �� NERSHIP • HEq�THypF�S. CITIES e �� R�sA The first three parts of the model G�QO O2S�� focus on ways to tackle pet �� • � homelessness, increase adoption • ► � from shelters and rescues, and �� help limit overpopulation among Q� �� community cat colonies. These �. Z are part of the broader Happy = m � Pets goal, working toward more Q Betters� 2 pets in loving forever homes, 11I with fewer pets in shelters. � �I T I ES � The entire model depends on a commitment to Healthy = for petsM m Pets and the importance of N � A MARS PETCARE US PROGRAM � Responsible Pet Ownership. � � Z � �� a � �y O� ' a � ��s� oa'� � oo,s�6• a��g S��d'�H17b'3H • diHs�3NM� y� TRAIT 1 PARTNERS COLLABORATE TO END PET HOMELESSNESS UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE Experts estimate that over six million pets end up in animal shelters each year across the United States.That represents millions of families who have lost their pet, or been forced to give it up for one reason or another. 8 On the positive side, the ASPCA reported in 2017 that about 3.2 million shelter animals are now being adopted each year, up from 2.7 million in 2011. Shelter euthanasia has gone down, too, and more lost pets are being found by their owners thanks to microchipping and pet trackers. But more can be done, and thaYs where partnership becomes critical. Every community has people who love pets and generously give their time to help. Most cities have shelters, rescues and foster programs, as well as government initiatives and animal control.The challenge is that all of these groups have different funding, objectives and priorities. By building a coalition, your community can identify gaps and areas of overlap, and opportunities to collaborate for the greatest impact with the resources available. \ . � �_ . . �� i , � � � � � �� ' � � �, r � � n.. r J� y � 1 ! �� i� 1 . � ,�,, - , ► i , � � ,�.'�. � , r� :. � �-.� �. �> need your help. 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Making shelters warm, welcoming places helps pets be more relaxed and, therefore, more adoptable. Also, adopters are much more likely to visit a happy place to find their new pet. They are, for lack of a better term, "shopping" for a pet when they visit a shelter. So, shelters succeed best when they're fun, friendly places that celebrate pets and the people who adopt them. 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It used to be that the most common practice to manage this overpopulation was � 6 catching and euthanizing the cats. However, thaYs not humane, doesn't solve the problem and isn't cost-effective. Trying to get all free-roaming cats into shelters and ultimately adopted is likewise ineffective.There simply isn't enough space or resources for shelters to manage huge populations of homeless cats. Also, many free-roaming cats prefer the life they have.They may be feral, and they likely already have a cat colony "family:' Communities across the country have begun to implement whaYs known as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. Feral cats are humanely trapped, sterilized and vaccinated. Kittens and cats that appear socialized to people may be put up for adoption.Those that are feral are returned to their original Iocation.They can live out their lives within their cat colony, but not breed more unwanted cats. Best of aII,TNR seems to agree with feral cats. 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CITIES e �� R�sA The second portion of the model G�QO O2S�� targets the need for housing �� • ' , and associated amenities that • ► . � accommodate people and the �� pets they consider to be family. Q� �� Housing issues are one of the �. Z most frequent reasons pets = m � are surrendered to shelters. Q Better�'� 2 Our Happy Pets goal means more 11I pets in loving forever homes, with "� fewer pets in shelters.The entire � �I T I ES = model depends on a commitment = for petsM T to Healthy Pets and the importance N � A MARS PETCARE US PROGRAM � of Responsible Pet Ownership. � � Z � �� a � �y O� ' a � ��s� oa'� � oo,s�6• a��g S��d'�H17b'3H • diHs�3NM� y� TRAIT 4 PET- FRIENDLY HOUSING OPTIONS EXIST FOR ALL FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE Pets are family. More than 84 million U.S. homes now have a pet, and numerous studies have shown that pet-related considerations play a role when families choose where to live. Pets also make individuals and communities better.The presence of pets can help 2� make people healthier, encourage social connections, and help people feel safer in their neighborhood. Yet despite the many ways pets make life better, people still face barriers to pet ownership — particularly those who rent instead of owning homes. Housing restrictions such as size or breed bans or no-pet policies can require giving up a beloved pet. ThaYs heartbreaking for a family and can lead to pet homelessness. No one should have to choose between their home and their pet. � � ��e �� .� � �„ _ - . � . � : -� �� , � - , � :� �: �,� � ,. .�,� :_., c�.� ,_ .�t ?+yrw �` �"'�� _ "I make a great �...a,- . ...n'.: � ' � neighboc Find . _ �' ' �� out how to � �� y �' i � � evaluate pets I, rt• - � n �' � . 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'i �l � I I� d i � .'' �l �f�...:e.:.X.h'l,.��1 .; , TRAIT 5 PET OWNERSHIP IS NOT RESTRICTED BY BREED OR SIZE BANS UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE Breed-specific legislation has been around for decades in the United States. Unfortunately, it has led to broader discrimination as well, such as bans on particular breeds by apartment complexes and condo associations.These rules can arise in reaction to a specific incident, or simply because of potentially misguided public perception. 25 However, like people, pets are individuals. Behavior is determined by their training, experiences and the care given by their owner.There is little scientific evidence that there are innately "aggressive" breeds. Any pet could potentially be aggressive, and numerous studies have shown that banning certain breeds does not necessarily lower the number of animal incidents in a community. Some residential and rental communities also implement requirements related to size, for example allowing only "apartment-sized" dogs. However, many small dogs are excitable and vocal, while many large dogs are docile and quiet. Size is not an indicator of how well a pet will succeed in any particular home. The reality is that pet ownership is rising, and many people seeking housing have pets. By putting arbitrary restrictions on individual pets, housing owners miss out on potentially loyal and reliable tenants, and may even force people to choose between having a pet and a home. �1 � � � � � i � � . +�� . ,��"`t: � �F �' Pp`9 A �' _ I� � , 1 ♦ '� � �I - y A� `� ` � !� � �_ �� _ � -i � � . on't shut me out. See tips `'-�@ / or breaking down stereotypes � `: � � id advocating for open pet �'�� # ausing policiesf' �" ,� ?V� �� ( � o � , , � k ; � :�,�� . � �� _; s,��s �,, e . �� , ~ _.,,,m�, , ',,° � . 0 o �omm��oe�a �aea�afi� ofPa� o Re«a� �e� ee��9e�aad= of ell srzes end breeds. Merry breeds lebeled "eggressve' oroercein sized dogs, Insteed require pmof ihetthe pethes hevewonderful, fnendN �emperemena. 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Yet even with that vital bond, some people choose not to have pets because the challenges where they live seem insurmountable. 29 This can include issues like not having dog relief areas within close walking distance, or not having nearby green space for dogs to get the exercise needed for health and good behavior. When housing developments go to extra lengths to make pets welcome, it can make a big impact. Some now include services like water bowls in common areas, pet concierge services to arrange pet-sitting and dog-walking, onsite grooming services, or washing stations for pets who have been outside to play. A 2017 survey by SunTrust Mortgage found that a third of millennial-aged Americans who purchased their first home said their decision was influenced by a desire for better space or a yard for their dog. Knowing the increasing weight pets carry in housing decisions, when developments invest in pet-friendly amenities, they may better attract and keep tenants. � �, • , � ,/ �/'�� r9� ! �+ �y, - 4► �N � � ��.,�' '�i - � �\� I � I I ° �' � � ` � �y .. -�zr..�s�,.,�ti!!1l1�I�� I.i�a � ��!� __ �� - "I want to be a good neighbor! � '�. Room to run and play is key � -t'.�--' - - to help dogs stay healthy and well behaved" �� • _ n 0 � N � C �� 4 � � � . � , ��'� ."a.��.ak�a:a:;�oe ,� ..'� ,,, m. � • � � • ❑ Housine develoversme� ❑ PerooulerN �in urben oommunioas, Intendroweloomepeaneedroplenforpetweste. Plensshould greenspeoefordogsromnendpleylshighNoweted. 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Bymakingspaces ' i��y peDfriendly, we help people ga out with [har pets, spend more time out rogether, and take even better aMantage of the abundant green spacethat makes ONEC1TV a healthy, . � thriving environment�� `� �. � -amN oonE. oEVE�or�a �\ 12 TRAITS OF PET-FRIENDLY �� NERSHIP • HEq�THypF�S. CITIES e �� R�sA The third portion of the model G�QO O2S�� focuses on the importance �� A of parks for people and pets, � a n d t h e n e e d t o i n c l u d e p e t s �� in planning for green space. Q� �� It includes making sure pet �. Z owners act responsibly to help = m � their pets succeed in public. Q Better�� 2 This is part of the broader 11I Welcome Petsgoal, breaking � �ITIE� _ down barriers to pets in society. The entire model depends on = for petsM T a commitment to Healthy Pets N � A MARS PETCARE US PROGRAM � and the importance of Responsible � � Pet Ownership. 2 � �� a � �y p, • • � a � ��s� oa'� � oo,s�6• a��g S��d'�H17b'3H • diHs�3NM� y� TRAIT 7 PET NEEDS ARE INCLUDED IN GREEN SPACE, PARK AND CITY PLANNING UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE When dogs have a place to run and play, it can help keep them healthy, reduce anxiety or boredom, and stimulate their minds. Plus, playing with other dogs helps improve social skills. 34 Being active with pets is good for people too. Studies have shown higher levels of activity in kids from families with dogs, an important part of maintaining a healthy weight. Also, older adults with dogs tend to be more physically active than those without, and to stay mobile longer. There's a community benefit to green space too. 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Green spaces are a must (see page 34), but other amenities are important, too. 38 For example, waste stations that dispense pet waste bags and include or are near a trash receptacle provide a helping hand when pet owners forget to bring along a bag from home.Water fountains support good hydration for both people and pets, and are especially important in warmer climates and seasons. And, keep in mind that dogs need more water than people do, particularly when iYs hot outside. While many new areas of development are including planning for pets, in older or urban areas space often hasn't been set aside and government or community infrastructure isn't in place to support these needs. � � ManY cities have limited Pet �� , . nitieswithintheurbancore. ,e In 20D, Nashville,TN, had limited p� e��es�tio�s ,.ea ��o�s, �ea. �� ' �� xlsting green apaces _ �� O / Nashv111e1saddingDnewwaste � aGM1ons (orange Icons) � m make It much easier fm thore �� who live downmwn m be out � � _ ' . withtheirPets. � ,•�'�� . � � ��.�,� . °+ . M _' •� + —' I , �+` � ' F ,a � ��"„� ,' � . . ;� � t�' � t iy '. �','X , � � � _ ` � � , �y,f 1 � . �� c.. t: .r, . �� ! 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The unfortunate reality, however, is that many pet owners aren't aware of or don't follow the expectations and requirements for being out in public with a pet. Signage and other communications are needed to encourage responsible behaviors. Important topics include using a leash except in designated off-leash spaces, picking up pet waste for public health, and always maintaining control of pets to keep people and other pets safe. Education about pet behavior can be beneficial, too, by helping teach people — and especially children — how to recognize signs that a pet is uncomfortable and may bite. There's ample research to show that people with pets want to be able to spend more time out with their pets in public places.To support this trend and make it positive for everyone, cities need to make sure residents understand the expectations for pets and pet owners. 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CITIES e �� R�sA The last three parts of the model G�QO O2S�� focus on making pets welcome �� A in businesses so it's easier � for people to be out with their �� pet.This includes pet-friendly Q� �� workplace programs, which �. Z bring benefits in employee = m � loyalty and work-life balance. Q Better�� 2 The Welcome Pets goal means 11I fewer barriers to pets in society, � 'I T I E � from public spaces to the � � workplace.The entire model = � �• for petsM m depends on a commitment to N � A MARS PETCARE US PROGRAM � Healthy Pets and the importance � • � � of Responsible Pet Ownership. 2 . • ' � 7�-� � ' ,�a � �y � - . . � .� ' • ' •�' . • a � - • . �� • a 's,L '-. ' - � �o od ' : - � �5 s� • •- .� �.�� 6� . ,. d S��d'�H17b'3H • diHs�3NM� y� TRAIT 10 RETAI L AN D RESTAU RANTS MAKE IT EASY TO BE OUT WITH YOUR PET UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE As busy people juggle work, family, school and social activities, it can be hard to leave pets at home for long periods of time. Plus, people miss out on the benefits of pets' companionship if they can't spend time with pets while away from home. - As a result, many people are looking for ways to have their pets with them throughout the day — as they run errands, stop for meals and go to work. Business owners see the potential of this opportunity, too. A customer who isn't rushing home to let out the dog might stay longer and spend more money. But many business owners also worry about negative impacts of pets, from allergies to accidents to poor pet behavior. Plus, restrictive local regulations may stand in the way. By updating local ordinances and establishing clear guidelines for pets inside and outside businesses, communities can take advantage of the many benefits of pets — and even stand out as a welcoming destination for pets and the people who love them. • 'F� . �I � � ♦ � � / a y � � " �'• � � _( , ` ' � � ~ �'�. - � . � i � , . � �— � P� � .— i � � �;,: . � L —� : -� — �•' — , ��.� ,— . _ a ` R� _ . � � � ' = ,��— �� i `h , ;� i,� . � �r��'� ~ 4 'v �, � � "Rules make it workl, Find out how to start a communiTy � � ��- _ pilot for making pets welcome «� ��i in businesses" I �I, P � �"�I � jl-,��1 � � -ead on O � .: � y, _ f_�td � � _.. r � � � � ;6 � ., �r� , . .�.. � .. �� . � � � ��a ,,,�m.. _"' �� • � � • ORGANIZE A PETS WELCOME PILOT ❑ Surveypetov✓nersrohelpmekethe ❑ Tosuooeed, epet-biendly oesefor �hebenefiaofweloomingpets— Is �helooelpet businesspmgremneedsmlestheteveryoneunderstendsend populeoonsgnifioent] Dorasidenalndloeteedesreformore follows. 8yoreeongesheredoodeofoondmtfortheenore peebiendlypleoes] Dotheyseytheywouldsteylongeror unlry,youmekelteesierforbothbusinessownersend sva�amo�a �itvaawa�awaiooma �i� e�sma�as7 +k va�w�asrowi� e�a �vnoiakevaxvaor�oo�s. V' ❑ Getihenght ❑ DunngihepiloHnFrenklln,TN, peoplemgether, Inoludingyourlooelgwemment, MeinStreet MersPeroerefoundihetihebiggesmonoembommemhents pmgrem, ChemberofCommeme, omerbusinessessooieoons eshowmhendleousromeroonoemsendlssuesAroolwt endUisirors8ureeu.Youmeyneedroohengelooelordinenoes, withQ&As, enlmelbehevioropsendoommwloeoonrools torexemple, roellowpeaonresr�urentpetios. So,youllneed helped ��nore�eeooepr�noeotmeprogremendensure eu ma den�vievaswo�:me meama�. oo�ss�a�� mviama��e��o�. +Q � I � � �, � � - _ . . . . . � :...,. . . t �_�M€ � b�� , •�� START TODAY CITIES: CONTINUED Assess the opportunity for pet-friendly businesses in your community « People were so excited when they found out their dogs Read a white paper about the experience Franklin,TN, could come inside. And the pet owners are very respectfull had going pet friendly We haven't had any issues,just enthusiasm.We added BUSINESSES: some pet items for sale, and those are doing well,too.» Get tips for going pet friendly -Ho��vwi��wMs,wHirE�s MERCANri�E,PRo�RAM PARriaPANr pownload a code of conduct template for your furry visitors Explore Pets Welcome brand materials « It's been interesting to see the excitement on social media Learn how to promote your business as pet friendly to your customers � about our visitors' experience in downtown Franklin now that pets are welcome. Being pet friendly has increased the buzz about Franklin and makes the ciry a welcoming Yo destination for visitors and their furry family members, which is great for all the local merchants.» —ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN,WILLIAMSON COUNTY CONVENTION&VISITORS BUREAU «You can bring your pets after work.You can come down «As a restaurant, health codes don't let us allow pets inside, here and shop or have a cocktail or dinner on the patios. but we made our patio pet friendly. It's been a huge hit.We So you no longer have to go home after work, or when notice that patrons linger, and they seem to have a great you just want to go shopping,you can bring your pets time when their pet is camped out by their feet.» to downtown Franklin with you.» —SHARON DAVIS,55 SOUTH,PROGRAM P/aRTICIPANT —JONI COLE, MERCHANTAND DGWNTOWN FRANKLINASSOCIATION MEMBER TRAIT 11 TRAVELING WITH PETS IS ACCESSIBLE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE The American Public Transportation Association says that in 2016, Americans took 10.4 billion trips on public transportation, and that ridership is up 34 percent since 1995. At the same time, services such as Lyft are providing further incentive for people to travel in new ways instead of their own cars. - But this raises challenges for pet owners, since many transportation options do not allow pets or have requirements that exclude many from participating. Having pets with us when we go out brings benefits from companionship to stress relief to connections with other people. But these benefits are stripped away if we can't bring pets with us. For those without a car, pet bans on public transportation can even mean reduced access to needed veterinary care. Progress is being made, such as pet-friendly routes from Amtrak and the chance for Lyft drivers to choose to transport pets. But more can be done to systematize pet-friendly transit. The ability to get around town with pets is a vital component of pet-friendly cities. IYs a topic Mars Petcare is eager to explore in 2018 as part of our BETTER CITIES FOR PETS�"" program. � � � � ��t E �`' � ; � � , w �„ `�. �, y' � �.. � � . �i� ' — '� � y I I 1�� \ �P''�r.'� � -� ��- ' "Share yourthoughts. �;�� '� Pet-friendlytransportation is a relatively new focus a area. 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'1�+-/��—^..i.)-. lt. . . S TRAIT 12 WORKPLACES KNOW AND SUPPORT THE BENEFITS OF PETS AT WORK UNDERSTAND THE ISSUE Bringing pets to work means companionship, a social ice-breaker and not having to worry that they're at home alone. Pets can boost morale, build a sense of community and get people out for regular walking breaks — all things that are good for health and collaboration. - ThaYs why more and more employers are exploring pet-friendly workplace programs. In fact, the second annual Banfield° Pet Hospital Pet-Friendly Workplace PAWrometer�"" found today's younger workers are particularly receptive to pet-friendly workplaces. An overwhelming majority believe pets at work positively affect employees and company culture. More than half of millennials surveyed said they would be far more likely to stay at a company that allows pets in the office. Asked about the biggest challenges of pets in the workplace, Human Resources decision-makers listed general distractions and pet-related allergies. Solutions included separate work areas to protect those with allergies, air-filtration systems, requiring pets to be on a leash near their owner and prohibiting pets in conference rooms during meetings. ., �� , � � � _ � � I . � � , � � � ` � � ' - ,, � ' • ��x'� \ :.�e��_;::= � �, � ��!� � � � , - ` � � � � a. d � . � t�.. _ �`� �` "I'm a great coworker! "�,aJ� � . � r � BetterCitiesForPets.com has � � - (� "-� � '` a toolkit with everything you \ �/l� r' � � need to get started having \ ''i �.,+ �' Petsatwork" - 1 � �� / , � � Read on O �� •- %�/ � � • ��— " ' I.� ��q.� � � � ' � � � j =�:�'8 �� : � 4�.'`r� '^�'' ' u *' � � � � . 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Designed by Nashville Civic Design Center, in partnership with Mars Petcare, this tool will help you determine strengths, areas of opportunity and things to celebrate. The full BETTER CITIES FOR PETS�"" Community Assessment is available 59 for download on our site, BetterCitiesForPets.com. It includes four sections: • City or community profile • 12Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities survey • Determining your priorities • Additional information, resources and tools You will want to complete the full assessment to make the best choices for your community. But to get a quick start, we've included the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities survey within this book. Turn the page to start assessing your city. � 12 TRAITS OF PET-FRIENDLY CITIES SURVEY These questions comprise a portion of the full BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' Community Assessment. We strongly recommend completing the whole thing. In the meantime, this quick survey will help you start to evaluate your city's current strengths and opportunities. Don't worry about exact, verifiable responses initially. Simply respond based on your own knowledge and experience. Plan to fact-check areas where you have questions as part of the full assessment process. Answers require readily available data, so this tool can be used by anyone from government to an interested citizen. For the purposes of this assessment, "city" and "community" are used interchangeably. 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' � r � k' - ,1�� r ' �. ,. , i �� ` �`� �_ ' �� x � � Y � ,.� _� � ( . ie�'�� i � � �� . � • - . . . • . . • . . . • • • - • • - . • • - • - • • • - - • • . • - • . • • - . • • • . • - • : . � . . • • • . . • • . - • � - • - • • . � - • • . • . ' - . - • • - • • • - . • • - • • • • . • • - • • • • • . • - • • • - • . • WHO CAN USE THE ASSESSMENT? This tool was designed for communities of all sizes — so is the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities model and Playbook for Pet-Friendly Cities. Given the variation in city sizes, you may choose to conduct the assessment just for your city proper, or include the communities surrounding it. For the purposes of this assessment, "city" and "community" are used interchangeably. The tool also was designed to be easily understood and used by individuals, organizations, governmental agencies, businesses, schools, neighborhood associations, clubs, student groups and more. Any person or entity wishing to learn more about the pet-friendliness of their city or community, or wanting to develop a plan for action, can do so using this assessment. TI - •- • • . . . . . . . . . . . - . - . . . . - . .. . - . . . . - .- . .- . . - . .- � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT HOW DOES THE BETTER CITIES FOR PETST'" ASSESSMENT WORK? Set aside about an hour for your first run-through of the assessment.You may need additional research or input to complete it fully. It's meant to be a living document you can return to as your knowledge and plans develop over time.The assessment includes four parts: PARTI Here you'll gather baseline information that should be easy to obtain or estimate. Depending on the size and complexity of your city's record-keeping, and on your own perception of needs in your community, there may be additional statistics you want to add or track in your pet-friendly profile. Please do! This assessment is meant to be a launchpad to learning as you build a benchmark and compare yourself to other cities. ��r: - .. - . • - . - • •� � � . • • • - •n • . � � • �- • • . • . • - • •• • � • • •. • - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • . � - • • - • � - PART II The 12 traits represent key focus areas for pet-friendliness. Don't worry about having exact, verifiable responses. Simply use your own knowledge and experience to assess your community. When finished, you'll tally your results to get your current pet-friendliness score overall and for shelters, homes, parks and businesses.This will help you plan priorities for the future.You can fact-check and talk with subject matter experts as a follow-up step. TIP: . . . . . - . . . - . . . . - . . - . . . . . . - . -. . . . . -. . . - .. . . . . . . . . - . . - . . . . - . .. . . . . . . . . BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT PART III Based on your responses and scores for the above sections, you will determine priorities for your community.These could include celebrating areas where your community is doing well and devising a plan to tackle local barriers to pet-friendliness.This section will also help you consider key stakeholders for achieving your goals. From pilot efforts, we have learned that collaboration is critical to create more pet-friendly places.Whether your outreach needs to be with non-pet-owners, property owners, governmental agencies, shelter personnel, citizens' groups, neighborhood associations, local politicians or even just your next-door neighbor— it's key to take time to engage, listen, understand and compromise. ��r: � - . • � • •• • - •- • �� • . - • • • • • •- • • • - • • • • • •. • . • . • • - • • • • • - . • • • • . •- • •- • •. • • • • • • • • • � - • • • • • • � • • • • • PART IV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND TOOLS The final section of the assessment offers other resources and tools you may want to complete, review or reference as you build your pet-friendly city plans. Remember to visit to download resources, see what other cities are doing, and sign up for ongoing updates about the program. TIP: - . - . . . . . . . . . . - .. . . . . . . . . � While even completing a portion of the assessment may provide helpful insights, we highly recommend you complete the entire assessment. In the U.S., pets have become an integral part of where and how we live, work and play daily. From shelters and issues of pet homelessness, to knowing where you can take your pet, to finding green space to exercise and play together, each of the focus areas identified are important to being a pet-friendly city. BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ia ASSESSMENT KEEP THESE LEARNINGS IN MIND • Start with a general overview to help discover areas of strength and opportunity in pet-friendliness.You can always drill down later. • Whether it helps you determine your pet-friendly priorities or gain awareness of community issues, public input is a valuable opportunity to listen and build consensus. • Keep your priorities simple, clear, focused and don't forget the fundamental question: "Why is this important and how does my community benefit?" • Do keep a running list of people and organizations.You'll want to have a list of who you've engaged with and who you want to engage with in the future.Your list will grow and change as your projects take shape, and you'll want a reference for what you did as well as who to thank for their valuable input and partnership! • Some cities may have the resources to tackle multiple traits at once, but it's okay if your prioritization means focusing on one at a time. Make sure you designate time to review and re-strategize regularly along the way. • You'll want to build in some quick wins, measured approaches for short and long-term projects, identify key opportunities to build bridges, celebrate, all the while creating positive future outcomes. • It's a dynamic world for people and pets, and we're all constantly learning how to live, work and play better together. TURN THE PAGE TO START THE ASSESSMENT... BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT �� BETTER CITIES FOR PETST'" PROGRAM ASSESSMENT This profile is designed to help you gather baseline information about your community and its pet-friendliness, to help define your area of focus and project work. For the purposes of this assessment, "city" and "community" are used interchangeably. Whether you are choosing to assess your entire city, a portion of your community, a neighborhood or somewhere in between, you'll need to define your geographical area of focus and measurement. City/Community Name: Area of Focus Boundaries: For this section, data on your city or defined area can generally be found at for communities with populations over 5,000, or by contacting local governmental agencies, chambers of commerce or other established resident and/or business associations. Total Area (square miles): Number of Blocks (as appropriate): Population: Number of Households: Average Number of People per Household: Number of Households that are Owner-Occupied: Percentage of Owner-Occupied Households (total number of owner-occupied households divided by total number of households): Estimated Number of Rental Units (total number of households minus total number of owner-occupied households): Estimated Percentage of Rental Units (total number of rental units divided by total number of households): BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT Any additional or important information: Some communities have an organization or agency that tracks estimated numbers of pets, however many do not. If your community does not have a mechanism for estimating this, we recommend using this American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) calculator: Keep in mind that due to uariances in national and state tracking systems, without further analysis all numbers provided by the calculator are estimates. Given the growth trend in pet ownership, these estimates are likely to be lower than actual numbers. Estimated Number of Dog-Owning Households: Estimated Number of Dogs: Percentage of Dog-Owning Households (total number of dog-owning households divided by total number of households): Estimated Number of Cat-Owning Households: Estimated Number of Cats: Percentage of Cat-Owning Households (total number of cat-owning households divided by total number of households): BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT • This information can usually be found from your City or State Parks Department or other agencies. Number of Parks: Total Square Miles of Parks: Percentage of Community that is Parks (total park square miles divided by total city square miles — found on page 5 of your assessment): Number of ParksThat Allow Pets: Percentage of Pet-Friendly Parks (total number of pet-friendly parks divided by total number of parks): Number of ON-Leash Dog Parks: Number of OFF-Leash Dog Parks: Number of Dog Parks Per Square Mile (total number of dog parks divided by total square miles): Any other notes or information specific to parks in your area? Depending on your area, you may elect to treat trails and greenways as one or separate them out for statistical purposes. Number ofTrail Miles: Estimated Number of Miles of Pet-FriendlyTrails: Percentage of Pet-Friendly Miles (total pet-friendly trail miles divided by total number of trail miles): Estimated Number of Miles of Pet-Friendly Greenways: Percentage of Pet-Friendly Greenway Miles (total pet-friendly greenway miles divided by total number of trail miles): BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM �� ASSESSMENT For the purposes of this assessment, open, green spaces are defined as areas set apart for recreational purposes in an otherwise urban environment.They would not contain buildings or other major structures.These spaces may be privately or publicly-owned but are open and available to the public.You may decide to include parks in this section, or you may not depending on your long term goals. Number of Green Spaces: Number of Green Space Miles: Percentage of Green Space Miles (total square miles divided by total green space miles): Estimated number of Miles of Pet-Friendly Green Spaces: Percentage of Pet-Friendly Green Space Miles (total number of pet-friendly green space miles divided by total number of green space miles): Are there additional public or privately-owned pet-friendly recreational spaces or places in your area that are open to the public, such as: indoor dog parks, destination dog parks, pet-friendly water parks, pet-friendly agility or exercise courses, etc.? If so, please list below. BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT • Business information may be found through this federal census link: for communities with populations over 5,000, or by contacting your local government, convention and visitors' bureaus, chambers of commerce, or business associations. It may be helpful to know what types of businesses are in your community. For example, if you plan to explore a program to make pets welcome in businesses, you may need to know what percentage are restaurants versus retailers. For other communities, this information can be gathered later, if needed. Number of Restaurants: Estimated Number of Pet-Friendly Restaurants: Percentage of Pet-Friendly Restaurants (estimated number of pet-friendly restaurants divided by total number of restaurants): Number of Retailers: Estimated Number of Pet-Friendly Retailers: Percentage of Pet-Friendly Retailers (estimated number of pet-friendly retailers divided by total number of retailers): alth &Wellness: Number of Vet Clinics: Number of 24-Hour Pet Clinics: Number of Pet Day Care Businesses: Number of PetTraining Professionals and/or Facilities: Number of Pet Food and Supply Stores: Any other businesses or organizations related to pet health and wellness to note? � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AWARDS OR RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED RELATED TO PET-FRIENDLINESS If your city or community has received any pet-related awards, recognitions or designations, •re. Award/Title: Awarding Organization (magazine, association, business etc.): Year of Award/Title: Award/Title: Awarding Organization (magazine, association, business etc.): Year of Award/Title: Award/Title: Awarding Organization (magazine, association, business etc.): Year of Award/Title: Award/Title: Awarding Organization (magazine, association, business etc.): Year of Award/Title: Award/Title: Awarding Organization (magazine, association, business etc.): Year of Award/Title: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST'" PROGRAM ASSESSMENT These questions comprise a portion of the full BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' program assessment. We strongly recommend completing the entire assessment.This survey portion is designed to help you start to evaluate your city's current strengths and opportunities, so you can determine future priorities. It includes a scoring exercise at the end, to give you a simple read on your current progress. To make the benefits of pets accessible to as many people as possible, we identified 12 key focus areas for cities to explore.These are shown in the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities model on the next page. The model spans initiatives in four pillar areas: . • y • BUSINESSES The survey questions on the following pages are grouped into these same four pillar areas. They will help you think through the programs, policies and activities in your city that support these areas of focus. Don't worry about exact, verifiable responses initially. Simply respond based on your own knowledge and experience. Plan to fact-check areas where you have questions as part of the full assessment process. Also, don't worry if there are some questions you cannot answer at this time. Leave those blank and plan to return to them when you have more information in the future. BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM �Y ASSESSMENT THE 12 TRAITS OF PET-FRIENDLY CITIES MODEL Q�� o�NERSHIP • HEqLTHypF�s• �� R�sA 0 ��e� 2s�� . F �� . ' �� Q� o� �' Z = m � w Better•�'� _ � CITIES � °� - •' for pets� m _ � N � (� A MARS PETCARE US PROGRAM y 2 , • .', < � ' ' a o � � �y J>� - . . � .�� ' •.' ,•�' . • �,a . � ��s,G •., • . , oa . . � od ' : �5 s� • • - .� �� 6� . ,. d S��d'�H17b'3H • diHs�3NM� �'� BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT iI� �Q� o\yNEPSHIP•HEALTHypFTS.9� The first three parts of the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly yQo�S`� SAoti� Cities model focus on ways to tackle pet homeless- e`� s�q ness, increase adoption from shelters and rescues, q� �� and help limit overpopulation among community S A cat colonies.Together, these form the Shelters w Better�. � _ � pillar and they support the broader Happy Pets � for pets ; wa..a�,c..uAvw. y goal of working toward more pets in loving forever z � �i� Yb homes, with fewer pets in shelters. r� y ,�� D�,�a The questions below focus on the Shelters section s�ods ��o of the model. �6 s1�d�H1,b3H•diHsd3NM°�aa� Our city's public and private shelters regularly share data and information with each other. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always City-owned shelters regularly partner with animal welfare non-profits. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always City-owned shelters regularly partner with for-profit businesses. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Private shelters collaborate to achieve mutually shared goals. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Pets are comfortable at our city's shelters, and have room to play. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Adoptable pets are readily available for viewing and interaction. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Shelter signage is welcoming and makes it easy to figure out where to go. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Shelters have separate areas for owner surrenders and adoptions. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM �� ASSESSMENT Our city has aTrap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always TNR is accepted by the community for the benefits it provides. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Community cats are well cared for in our city. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has one or more Working Cats programs. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always 1 � � . � . � � ' � � ' u � ' � � ' ' � � � ' � � � ' � ' � . First, count how many of each of the answers you chose.Then, multiply your number of answers by the number of points for each answer. Not Answered: answers x 0 = points Rarely/Never: answers x 1 = points Sometimes: answers x 2 = points Often/Always: answers x 3 = points Finally, add up your points for all four answers to determine your total Shelters score. . points BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT �GS �Q� o\yNEPSHIP•HEALTHypFTS.9� The second portion of the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly yQo�S`� SAoti� Cities model targets the need for housing and e`� s�q � m amenities that accommodate people and their q� � � Z pets. Housing issues are one of the most frequent ; ; w Better�. � reasons pets are surrendered to shelters.Together, _ � these traits form the Homes pillar.They support � for pets ; the broader Happy Pets goal of more pets in loving 3 �� b O Y forever homes. r� y ,�� D�,�a The questions below focus on the Homes section stiods ��o of the model. �6 s1�d�H1,b3H•diHsd3NM°�aa� Pet-owners in our city have plenty of options for where to live. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Most rental housing in our city allows all common household pets (dogs, cats, birds, rodents, rabbits, fish in aquariums, etc.). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Rental housing pet deposits or fees are reasonable. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Pets are considered when housing developments are built or updated. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city does not have breed restrictions in place. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city does not restrict the number of pets a single household can have. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city does not have pet size or weight restrictions. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Rental housing in our city does not have restrictions based on pet breed or size. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT Rental and residential communities in our city provide pet relief areas with free waste bags. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Rental and residential communities provide hydration stations with free water for pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Rental and residential communities offer pet amenities such as pet bathing or grooming areas, educational and training classes, veterinary services, etc. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Rental and residential communities have pet-friendly green space within walking distance (1/4 mile). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always � � � � ' � � ' � � � � � First, count how many of each of the answers you chose.Then, multiply your number of answers by the number of points for each answer. Not Answered: answers x 0 = points Rarely/Never: answers x 1 = points Sometimes: answers x 2 = points Often/Always: answers x 3 = points Finally, add up your points for all four answers to determine your total Homes score. . points BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT �L'� �Q� o\yNEPSHIP•HEALTHypFTS.9� The third portion of the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly yQo�S`� SAoti� Cities model focuses on the importance of parks e`� s�q for people and pets, and the need to consider pets q� �� in green space planning. It includes making sure pet � A owners act responsibly to help their pets succeed = Better�. � � in public.Together, these traits form the Parks pillar. � for pets ; They support the broader Welcome Pets goal, z �� 30 ,�b breaking down barriers to pets in society. r� y� . ,�� D�,�a The questions below focus on the Parks section stiods ��o of the model. �6 s1�d�H1,b3H•diHsd3NM°�aa� Pet-friendly parks and public spaces are located throughout our city. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Parks offer pet-friendly spaces and basic amenities (trails, off-leash areas, waste bag dispensers, trash receptacles, etc.). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Green space planning includes consideration for pets (on- or off-leash play areas, pet relief areas, etc.). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Neighborhoods have parks that are within accessible walking distance (1/4 mile). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Off-leash parks and pet-friendly spaces are planned in my city within the next five years. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Parks and public spaces in our city have visible and accessible pet waste stations with free waste bags and trash receptacles. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Parks and public spaces have visible and accessible hydration stations for pets, such as water fountains or other hydration areas that are low to the ground and pet friendly. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has signage that clearly identifies pet amenities to help pet owners find them. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has expanded the ways it helps pet owners find pet amenities (website, app, etc.). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM �` ASSESSMENT Parks and public spaces in our city have signage communicating where pets are allowed or restricted. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Parks and public spaces post clear rules about pet behavior, where pets may be off-leash, etc. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has a program to educate kids about dog behavior and/or avoiding dog bites. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has had a communication program within the last five years about responsible pet ownership. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always 1 � � . � . � � ' � � ' u � ' � � ' ' � � � ' � � � ' . , � . First, count how many of each of the answers you chose.Then, multiply your number of answers by the number of points for each answer. Not Answered: answers x 0 = points Rarely/Never: answers x 1 = points Sometimes: answers x 2 = points Often/Always: answers x 3 = points Finally, add up your points for all four answers to determine your total Parks score. . points BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT �L•� SURVEY QUESTIONS ABOUT BUSINESSES �Q� ��yNEPSHIP•HEq�THypFTS 9F The last three parts of the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly yQo�S`� SAoti� Cities model focus on making pets welcome e`� s�q h� m� in businesses so it's easier for people to be out q� o� with their pet.This includes pet-friendly workplace � A programs, which bring benefits in employee loyalty = Better�. � � and work-life balance.The Welcome Pets goal � for pets ; means fewer barriers to pets in society, from z �� 30 ,�b public spaces to the workplace. r� y� . ,�� D�,�a The questions below focus on the Businesses stiods ' ��o section of the model. �6•s1�d�H1,b3H•diHsd3NM°�aa� 10. Retail and restaurants make it easy to be out with your pet Retailers in our city welcome pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Restaurants in our city welcome pets (inside or on patios). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Businesses post clear signage indicating where pets are welcome. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city promotes itself as pet friendly, or has plans to do so in the near future. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has local ordinances that enable businesses welcoming pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city has local ordinances that enable restaurants welcoming pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always 11. Traveling with pets is accessible, safe and affordable Our city's taxi and other fee-based car services allow pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our public transportation systems allow pets (buses, trains, light rail, subway, etc.). ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our public transportation does not have size limits for allowable pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our closest airport is served by airlines that allow pets. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our closest airport has areas designated for pets and/or pet-friendly amenities. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT 12. Workplaces know and support the benefits of pets at work Our city has pet-friendly businesses that allow employees to bring their pets to work. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always One or more departments of our city government allow employees to bring pets to work. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always Our city is supportive of pet-friendly workplaces and encourages them in some way. ❑ Rarely/Never Sometimes Often//always � � � � ' � � ' � � � � First, count how many of each of the answers you chose.Then, multiply your number of answers by the number of points for each answer. Not Answered: answers x 0 = points Rarely/Never: answers x 1 = points Sometimes: answers x 2 = points Often/Always: answers x 3 = points Finally, add up your points for all four answers to determine your total Businesses score. BUSINESSES: points BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT �S�a Carry over your total points for each of the four pillar areas.Then, add up your points for your total current pet-friendliness score: , . points 1 . points . points BUSINESSES: points TOTAL: points What do your totals mean? Look below to see how your points equate to your current rating for pet-friendliness in each pillar and overall. Circle where your community is now, and consider where you want to be in a year. Overall: 36-33: ' Ji ri 39-37: 153-141 : ti � � � � 32-26: 36-29: 140-103: ri'� ri�'=i=i 25-19: 28-21 : 102-81 : :i��i 18-12: 20-13: 80-51 : �i ji < 12: < 13: < 51 : �i BUSINESSES: 36-33: r'i +r 42-38: �i r'i �i r'i +i 32-26: 37-30: �i � +�i � 25-19: 29-22: :ii ri � 18-12: 21-14: ri :i < 12: < 14: :i — Woof, woof! You have a lot to celebrate. As you plan future priorities, consider working to bring recognition to your city for its pet-friendliness. Being a place where people can enjoy life with a pet is a great advantage. Promote it to residents and tourists, and even consider doing white papers to help share your learnings with other communities. And, there's always room to keep growing. Look to the individual traits for any areas that could improve. BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM �' Y ASSESSMENT — Me-wow! You are in a great position to take your city from good to great for pets and people. As you plan future priorities, look at how you can ensure that all four of the pillar areas are as strong as the others.Target your efforts to individual traits that have the most opportunities. Also, consider where you can build in celebratory moments that help keep the momentum going and build enthusiasm within your city. — Yippity yap! Your city is making strides in key areas.You are seeing some clear areas of focus for your city in becoming a pet-friendly leader. As you plan future priorities, consider the pillars as a whole. What do you need to do to bring the pillars to an even footing?You might create your plan around one particular pillar of focus, to make improvements without dividing your attention among too many different traits. — Purrr! Congratulations on the start you have already made.You may want to consider creating your plan around one particular pillar of focus.This can help you dive deep in that area and make improvements, without dividing your attention among too many different traits. Build a collaborative partner group to tackle opportunities together and make even more progress. — Bark bark! You have already taken the most important step, which is recognizing the value of being pet-friendly and beginning the process to work toward it. Congratulations! You may not be sure how to respond to some questions, or who to work with in your community. Start talking to potential partners and gathering research. Keep adjusting your scores as you learn more, so you can start planning your priorities accordingly. . • . - . . . . - . • . . . . . . • . .- • . .- . . .. . - . .. . • • . - • - . . . • . . .. . -. . - . . . - . . .- - .- . . • • . .. . . . - . • . . • . • . . .- . . . • . - . . . . - . - . - .- . .. . - .- . . - . - . . . . . • . . - . . • - . . . • . BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM m ASSESSMENT BETTER CITIES FOR PETST'" PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Using the information gleaned in the prior sections, outline your priority areas, review the 12Traits of Pet-Friendly Cities modeL Consider how what you've learned about your city relates to the focus areas the model highlights. Determine where you would like to focus, why this topic is important or how your community would benefit, and the organizations with which you would need to collaborate. • Review the "Learnings" section in this document for tips and guidance. • Consider how to break down your priorities into achievable steps. For example, you might want to start with making pets welcome on restaurant patios before you set a goal to make every business in your city pet friendly. • Take time to consider why each priority is important and what benefits it will bring. For example, making restaurants pet friendly would not only help patrons with pets, it could encourage them to stay longer and spend more (a benefit for businesses) and it could attract more visitors (a benefit for tourism). • These priority areas are yours. Feel free to modify, change or refine based on your respective community needs. • Check out the additional tools and resources in the next section that help you further enhance your community profile and action planning. • Visit to learn more about what other cities are doing and download resources to help. BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM �� ASSESSMENT RelatedTrait of a Pet-Friendly City: Why It's Important or How My Community Would Benefit: Initial Action Step(s): Organization(s) or Stakeholder(s) to Engage With: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM m ASSESSMENT RelatedTrait of a Pet-Friendly City: Why It's Important or How My Community Would Benefit: Initial Action Step(s): Organization(s) or Stakeholder(s) to Engage With: � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT RelatedTrait of a Pet-Friendly City: Why It's Important or How My Community Would Benefit: Initial Action Step(s): Organization(s) or Stakeholder(s) to Engage With: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM m ASSESSMENT • RelatedTrait of a Pet-Friendly City: Why It's Important or How My Community Would Benefit: Initial Action Step(s): Organization(s) or Stakeholder(s) to Engage With: � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT BETTER CITIES FOR PETST'" PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PART IV - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND TOOLS This section contains further resources you may want to complete, review or reference as you build your pet-friendly community plans. Remember to visit to download resources, see what other cities are doing, and sign up for ongoing updates about the program. ANIMALWELFARE,ADOPTION & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS For medium to large cities, there may be hundreds or thousands of animal welfare, pet adoption and rescue organizations. Select a few to research or meet with to learn more. PetFinder has a large database from which information can be found by state, city or zip code at Estimated Number of Animal Welfare/Pet Adoption/Rescue Organizations (non-breed specific and breed specific): Which of these organizations are the highest priority to understand or engage with? Select organizations based on type or designation that would likely serve as local resources for data, information and education on the issues. We suggest focusing on non-breed specific organizations since they are likely to have broader impact for more people and pets in your community. Non-Breed SpecificAdoption/Rescue Entities that are City or Publicly-Owned: Name: Contact Information: Notes: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT • Name: Contact Information: Notes: Name: Contact Information: Notes: Non-Breed SpecificAdoption/Rescue Organizations that are Non-Profits: Name: Contact Information: Notes: Name: Contact Information: Notes: � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Name: Contact Information: Notes: For-Profit Businesses thatAppear to Support PetAdoption and/or Rescue Organizations that are Non-Breed Specific: Name: Contact Information: Notes: Name: Contact Information: Notes: Name: Contact Information: Notes: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT � POLICIES TO SUPPORT OR WORK TO CHANGE Most cities and neighborhoods have policies related to pets. Below are a few common categories of pet-related laws or policies. Review your city and state laws, regulations or ordinances to discover relevant issues and policy information that could affect your work. Make notes about the general topic, date of adoption and law or ordinance number on record. Animal Welfare or Shelter Laws/Regulations (no tethering, mandatory reporting, etc.): Size or Breed Laws/Regulations (bans on specific breeds, rules around pet size or weight, etc.): Housing Laws/Regulations (rules on specific types of housing that do not allow pets, restrictions on number of pets, etc.): � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Retail and/or Restaurant-Specific Laws/Regulations (restrictions on certain types of establishments allowing pets indoors, pets on patios policies, etc.): Park Rules or Restrictions (codes of conduct, rules around events or organized training, etc.): PET-RELATED ENTITIES TO EXPLORE What pet-related associations or clubs in your city or community do you want to explore or partner with? List a few below with contact information.Try to focus on non-breed specific organizations that would be relevant to the larger community. BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM m ASSESSMENT What pet-focused local publications, magazines, television or radio shows, podcasts, blogs, etc. in your city or community do you want to explore or partner with? List a few below with contact information.Try to focus on non-breed specific publications that would be relevant to the larger community. What pet-focused regular columns or features in local papers, magazines, television or radio shows, podcasts, blogs, etc. in your community do you want to explore or partner with? List a few below with contact information.Try to focus on non-breed specific features that would be relevant to the larger community. � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PET-FRIENDLY EVENTS Estimated Number of Pet-Friendly Events in your City: What 3 to 5 pet-friendly events happen in your city that you could connect to in your program, for the mutual benefit of all involved?What can you offer them? How would participating help advance your priorities? Event 1 Description: Organization: Timing: Location: Benefits of Participation: Other Notes: Event 2 Description: Organization: Timing: Location: Benefits of Participation: Other Notes: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT Event 3 Description: Organization: Timing: Location: Benefits of Participation: Other Notes: Event 4 Description: Organization: Timing: Location: Benefits of Participation: Other Notes: � BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Event 5 Description: Organization: Timing: Location: Benefits of Participation: Other Notes: BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM m ASSESSMENT • OTHER RESOURCES Many non-profit and for-profit firms have devised what are known as "city scores" for various community fundamentals and amenities. A few that may be helpful to your process, if available, are: • Walk Score rates walkability and is available for any address in the United States, Canada and Australia. Further, Walk Score has also ranked the 3,000 largest cities and 10,000 neighborhoods. City Walk Score: Neighborhood Walk Score (if needed or known): • TheTrust for Public Land's ParkScore° index is a comprehensive tool that evaluates park access and quality in 100 of the largest U.S. cities. City Park Score if known: • WalletHub, the financial website, recently ranked the 100 largest American cities in terms of pet-friendliness, using 21 variables. Among them: the pet-friendliness of the rental market; average home size; preponderance of single-family detached homes (housing likely to have a yard for a dog); the cost per capita of veterinary care; local animal protection laws; and the number of pet-friendly restaurants. WalletHub Score if known: • LivabilityTop 100 Best Places to Live ranks more than 2,000 small to medium cities in eight categories including; demographics, education, amenities, economy, health, housing, social and civic capital, and transportation and infrastructure. LivScore if known: THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE ASSESSMENT. WE HOPE IT WILL HELP AS YOU TAKE STEPS TO MAKE YOUR CITY A PET-FRIENDLY LEADER. STAY IN TOUCH! Please be sure to join the movement at to get more tools and learn more about what other cities are doing and share your successes. Join the conversation on social media, too, at BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM i� ASSESSMENT NOTES BETTER CITIES FOR PETST"' PROGRAM � ASSESSMENT • : - - • • ' Better� _ Q � V MarsPetareUS � petcare Q ��' � `"` ' �; �,.: L' Q� � �' "are°�T 0 ��a ��o,A„��a� A SUMMARY OF A PLAYBOOK FOF� �,� p�NNERSHIP • HEq�TH�,pF�S� PET FRIENDLY e _ ��`��,�c RFsA CITIES �Qo °'�s'� :� • ' � �� Pets make life better, � � and more people than ever �� before see pets as family. � �� Yet there are still barriers in = Z m many communities that make J � it hard for people and pets to Q Better�� 2 enjoy life together. w � CITIES � The 72Traits of Pet-Friendly �-. 2 Cities model can help cities N • •• for petsM � make the benefits of pets � AMARSPETCAREUSPROGRAM � accessible to more people. � • I It's part of A Playbook for � � . �; � Pet-Friendly Cities, produced � /� by Mars Petcare. � Gjy J>� - . • � JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND � ' �' • • a � - • , �� GET THE PLAYBOOK AT �/s � . � , � Oa . � �� : �� ds �� Pets make life better. Together �d� • �,� � we can help make life better for pets, ,( M y a so everybody benefits. S �d�H-��b�3H • dIV-�S�3N O � � � � � • � • • � � • � • � � • • � • • CONFF '`P� �� W • � v�� '�o�.� ; . . � s MAI�S ��.n ; � . � '�� ". � � „ � '` �- ��V� , � � 4 �� 9� - r.M ;,, , � '! �,! \� o. �� , ;� �.�'��• � r :�'. $'�in, \ � '�'<a� �,�� . . 4C �` . �'� , �a �t .r� �� ` t�,�� i . ., , �I1��.�. .L. � .. . . . ' r . ` `: PETS MAKE PEOPLE AND CITIES BETTER Research shows pets reduce stress, encourage social connections, keep us active and bring us joy. And U.S. mayors agree — 100 percent of mayors surveyed by Mars Petcare agree pets can have a positive impact on people's mental and physical health. Yet the barriers for pet ownership can be high — from housing rules, to breed restrictions, to a lack of green space in urban communities. More than 84 million U.S. families have a pet — a number that has risen for decades. It shouldn't be so hard to enjoy life together. Our pet perspectives survey, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, shows the promise of pet-friendly cities and the positive impact of making pet-ownership easier. � As just one example, 82 percent of mayors who participated said ��`� pet-friendly amenities can have a positive economic impact. IYstimeforcitiestoincreaseopportunitiesforpeopleand �t'• petstolive, workandplaytogether.ThaYswhyMarsPetcare � r� is building a model for pet-friendly cities, advocating for � � fewer pets in shelters, more pet-friendly places, and happier, healthier livesfor both people and pets. Pets don't have a voice. But together, we can make cities more pet friendly so everyone can have a better, r healthier life.We hope you'll join the movement at , BetterCitiesForPets.com. � � ' � M rkJohnson, . —� Regional President of Mars Petcare North America �{�`� �AI�'+ PETPERSPECTNES:ASURVEVREPORTFROMMARSPETCAREANDTHEUS. 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CEO& Executive Directa .y."Lm: ..'.�7.i:`"' �� ' ' • � • � ' • • • - • - • • • • • . � - • • . - • - • • • • • . • . - • PETS MATTER NATIONWIDE � r,�r, � � • � • � � t�tjt \ I ri�� r � �t—ri !- � - :�•�'� �i s� tat'' � � � .�� , •� �:� � � �� r.. � si� si t�' t'��t �! t� �• =i s��//\ � �'r_ •� •� �_-�/,� � :�J�t' i� �� ?� ' r; Florence,Alabama }� � Little Rock,Arkansas �M Fort Smith,Arkansas � North Little Rock,Arkansas � � Bentonville,Arkansas Long Beach, California College Park, Maryland Victorville, California Quincy, Massachusetts Columbus, Ohio Lakewood, California Newton, Massachusetts Gresham, Oregon Petaluma, California Boston, Massachusetts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Torrance, California Everett, Massachusetts Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Union City, California Farmington Hills, Michigan Allentown, Pennsylvania West Hollywood, California Rochester Hills, Michigan Lancaster, Pennsylvania West Sacramento, California Greenville, Mississippi Columbia, South Carolina Los Angeles, California Kansas City, Missouri Cleveland,Tennessee West Haven, Connecticut St. Louis, Missouri Franklin,Tennessee Orlando, Florida Independence, Missouri Clarksville,Tennessee Cape Coral, Florida Henderson, Nevada Nashville,Tennessee Doral, Florida Reno, Nevada Dallas,Texas Hallandale Beach, Florida Sparks, Nevada Plano,Texas Apopka, Florida LasVegas, Nevada Grand Prairie,Texas Albany, Georgia Brick, New Jersey Killeen,Texas Johns Creek, Georgia Clifton, New Jersey FortWorth,Texas Oak Park, Illinois Elizabeth, New Jersey Richmond,Virginia Carmel, Indiana Kearny, New Jersey Vancouver,Washington Dubuque, lowa Albuquerque, New Mexico Madison,Wisconsin Topeka, Kansas Niagara Falls, NewYork Green Bay,Wisconsin Louisville, Kentucky Chapel Hill, North Carolina Franklin,Wisconsin New Orleans, Louisiana Akron, Ohio Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin PET PERSPECTIVES: A SURVEY REPORT FROM MARS PETCARE ANDTHE U S CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 3 THESE MAYORS KNOW PETS! � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � : 0 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � : � oo /0 � 1� �- 1� 1� Q 1� 1� �- � 1� : AGREEPETS � � � � � �3 /O � � � � � : CANHAVE A POSITIVE � � � � � RESPONDENTS � � � � � ' IMPACT ON � � � � � HAVE A PET � � � � � ; PEOPLE'S MENTAL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � : ANDPHYSICAL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � : HEALTH • i � � 42 % � � � OFRESPONDENTS � � � � HAVE ADOPTED � � � � � � � A PET FROM A � � SHELTER ON AVERAGE MAYORS WHO ARE DOG OWNERS HAVE 2 DC _ . HOME AND MAYORS WHO ARE CAT OWNERS HAVE 2 CAT� IN 'lHEIF� HOME 4 PET PERSPECTIVES:A SURVEY REPORT FROM MARS PETCARE ANDTHE U S CONFERENCE OF MAYORS � • • � - � � • • - • • - • • • • - • - • • • - • . - • . . • - • • • • • • • 1 111 • - • - 1 11 • 1 111 . • • - 1 111 - • - • • LARGER CITIES WERETHE MOST IN NEED OF OUTDOOR AMENITIES. To be more pet friendly, it would help if we had resources for improving POPULATION outdoor amenities for dogs. • - � � � � • � PERCEIVED NEEDS OF PET SHELTERS VARY BY CITY SIZE,TOO. • • • � • � � � � � NEEDEDTHE MOST: �� : '� NEEDEDTHE LEAST: Facility Upgrades AND � � � J�� Food/Other Supplies Training for �"� � �1j �� ShelterTeams _�� • • • � • � � � � � � � � � � /:i .;. Training for � Food/Other Supplies ShelterTeams �"� � � ��* �i� • . • � . � � � r: Food/Other Supplies / More Staff for ShelterTeams � !►�. �' : PET PERSPECTIVES: A SURVEY REPORT FROM MARS PETCARE ANDTHE U S CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 'G � � � • ' ' • ' � � � • • - • • • • • • • • . • - • • - • - • • - • • • • • • • - • 37% of cities run or support : 34% of cities run or 52% of cities run or a program to underwrite support a program to support a program to the costs associated with provide free or low-cost provide free or low-cost pet adoption. pet microchipping. pet spaying/neutering. PET SPAY/NEUTER ADOPTION MICROCHIPPING PROGRAMS 37% : � 34% 52% `� �� , , - . .. . . - - . - - . . - . . . - . ,��v Offering pet-friendly amenities can help Local availability of pet-friendly residential rental communities improve amenities can help increase the value tenant stability, thus reducing turnover. of residential property. 3% 3% 1% 1% DISAGREE DON'T KNOW DISAGREE DON'T KNOW .�� 7��0 �� NE21RA� 42��0 NEUTRAL 42��0 74o/O STRONGLY �� O/O STRONGLY AGREE AGREE AGREE OR AGREE OR STRONGLY STRONGLY AGREE AGREE 32% 39% AGREE . AGREE • � • 1 . • . •• • ' •' • • ' • • • . • • • ' • • ' •' • F) PET PERSPECTIVES:A SURVEY REPORT FROM MARS PETCARE ANDTHE U S CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PETS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS Pet-friendly policies and amenities Providing pet-friendly amenities can have can attract additional traffic to retail an overall positive economic impact on establishments, restaurants, cafes, etc. my community. 7% DON�TKNOW NE18A0 DISAGREE I� 28% STRONGLY O AGREE O 47��0 � 63 /O �� /O AGROEGLY 2$�O NEUTRAL AGREE OR AGREE OR STRONGLY STRONGLY AGREE 35% 35% p`GREE AGREE AGREE 1 • • 1 • • • ' • •' • • • • • • •. • • 81% of cities say � 42% of cities � 56% of cities say they : 23% of cities they have off-leash : say they have : have waste stations : say they have pet parks where pets : hydration stations � for pet owners to � washing areas can play. � for pets. � clean up after pets. � for public use. OFF-LEAS` : HYDRATION ; WAST� : WASHING PARKS STATIONS STATIONS AREAS� 81 % : 42 % : 56% : 23% : �• : ..� : . , , . - . . . . . - . . . . . . .. . .- . . - . PET PERSPECTIVES: A SURVEY REPORT FROM MARS PETCARE ANDTHE U S CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 7 JOIN THE MOVEMENT MAKE PETS WELCOME INYOUR CITY `� Shelters that are warm and welcoming, and a home for every pet. � Opportunities for people to take pets with them to work, shop and dine. � Numerous, accessible green spaces for the health of people and pets. Pets make life better for you r constituents, a nd maybe for you personally, but they don't have a voice.We hope you'll add yours. As a U.S. mayor, you have tremendous power to make your city more pet friendly. Together, we can help ensure fewer pets in shelters, more pet-friendly places, and happier, healthier lives for both people and pets. Join the movement at BetterCiti esForPets.com ' � � � . . ` � � � r . !Js � ��fi � 3 � Better�'� ��,_ ;� ; .1 � � CITIES for pets� A MARS PETCARE US PROGRAM H PETPERSPECTNES:ASURVEVREPORTFROMMARSPETCAREANDTHEUS. CONFERENCEOFMAVORS � � � • • � .. BetterCitiesForPets.com Q Q O MarsPetcareUS petcare W,aom � GC�`,.� .4°"/ �� :.�� . � ... O� � , � Penel � _/ Kevin Firnstahl From:Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net> Sent:Monday, November 19, 2018 8:32 AM To:Kevin Firnstahl Subject:"Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: JOHN EVEN Address: Ward: Phone: 5635901682 Email: eaglepoint3130@mchsi.com City Department: City Council Message: Please no dogs in parks. Click here to report this email as spam. 1