Final Plea Pilot Program

At a glance

• What: A proposed Final Plea Pilot Program to promote adoption or rescue of senior animals and animals at risk of euthanasia (file 2026-00826).
• Where it stands: On June 23, 2026 the Personnel and Public Employees Committee tabled the discussion until a permanent Shelter Manager is hired, voting 4-0.
• What's next: Staff must bring a full policy for the pilot, with the additional information discussed, to the Animal Wellbeing Commission for review, and from there directly to the City Council. See Animal Wellbeing Commission Appointment for the commission's membership.

Action taken (June 23, 2026)

• Moved by Member Kaplan, seconded by Member Talamantes.
• Yes (4): Kaplan, Talamantes, Vang and Chair Jennings.
• The motion (1) reviewed and commented on the pilot, (2) tabled the discussion until a permanent Shelter Manager is hired, (3) directed staff to bring a full policy to the Animal Wellbeing Commission and then the council.
• Members of the public provided comments.
• Staff contact: Ryan Hinderman, Interim Animal Care Services Manager, Community Development Department.

Sources

• Personnel and Public Employees Committee draft minutes, June 23, 2026: https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1399605&GUID=5CA1BCC0-E8D1-4F4A-ACE8-2DBC748A6C2D&G=3EE04685-7C57-4738-A77D-51059B035AC6

Log

2026-06-23 - Personnel and Public Employees Committee

Reviewed and tabled until a permanent Shelter Manager is hired; policy to go to the Animal Wellbeing Commission.