To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Jay Parker, Animal Care Director
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RE: Approval of a request to increase a purchase order to Zoetis for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a revised total of $80,000.00, to provide for additional medication/vaccine at Genesee County' Animal Care; the cost of this request will be paid from account 2130-430.00-773.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
To authorize and approve a Change Order to the existing Purchase Order 25-02644 for Zoetis from $55,000.00 in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for FY25/26.
BACKGROUND:
Zoetis is the current vendor that provides Animal Care with vaccines and other medical services at shelter discounted pricing. Animal Care provides Distemper (DHLPP/DHPP), Bordetella, Rabies, Feline RCP vaccinations and Heartworm/FELV FIV test all dogs and cats during intake. As our population is considered stray animals, we have no medical knowledge of what an animal's need is, therefore we provide necessary tests and intake shots as a preventative measure to ensure positive outcomes for our adoptable animals. Animal Care also vaccinates animals in our TNR (Trap, Neuter and Release) program for community feral cats as well as provide free to the public shot clinics annually to aid in the health and welfare of owned animals. As costs arise and our community outreach has grown, our demand has exceeded previous year's expenses.
DISCUSSION:
On July 18, 2026, we held a free shot clinic that serviced 429 dogs at a cost of $11.64-$12.82 per animal for two to three shots. In FY24/25 our two Fall shot clinics serviced 719 animals at a cost of $4.05-$12.28. During the month of June 2026 we took in 395 animals that also receive two to three shots upon intake along with required reoccurring boosters scheduled depending on length of stay of animal. As the demand increases, additional funding is needed to meet this growing aspect of care...
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