Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) grant funds in the amount of $80,000, with no required match, for the 2025 National Shelter Initiative Grants - Animal Outcomes.
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Background and Discussion:
In October 2025, Harris County Public Health's Veterinary Public Health division applied for the 2025 National Shelter Initiative Grants - Animal Outcomes program. This grant provides funds for animal shelters to improve access to veterinary care in their communities as well as improve animal outcomes and animal psychological health. HCPH is seeking the court's approval to formally accept the $80,000 award to address pet overpopulation and increase access to veterinary care in Harris County.
Expected Impact:
Harris County Pets faces ongoing strain in managing pet overpopulation in Harris County, including the costs of providing lifesaving care to animals and facilitating successful pet adoptions. The National Shelter Initiative Grant funds will be used to expand affordable access to veterinary health services, including spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping procedures, and preventative animal health. Funds will also h...
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