2024.11.20 DESERT DOG PROJECT SHELTER DOG MEDICAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT C# CONTRACT PARTIALLY EXECUTED.DOCX.PDF
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Agreement between Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) and Desert Dog Project (DDP) This agreement is entered into by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (hereinafter referred to as "MCACC") and Desert Dog Project (hereinafter referred to as "DDP") on the 12th day of October 2024. The purpose of this agreement is to outline the terms under which DDP will implement its Shelter Dog Medical Program at the East and West shelters, with the goal of reducing barriers to adoption and providing foster support to dogs with certain medical conditions under the care of MCACC. 1. Program Purpose The Shelter Dog Medical Program is designed to provide medical and foster support for long-term or at- risk shelter dogs, ensuring they receive the necessary care to increase their chances of adoption and long-term placement in permanent homes. The program aims to expedite the adoption process by addressing the medical needs of the dogs while they remain under the care of MCACC. 2. Dog Eligibility and Limitations Maximum Number of Dogs: The program will support no more than 35 dogs at any given time. For this purpose, a mother and her puppies are considered one unit. Duration of Care: Ideally, dogs will remain in the program for no more than 90 days, unless specific circumstances require an extended stay due to medical or behavioral needs. Any extension beyond 90 days must be approved by MCACC Community Engagement Manager, Animal Behavior Administrator and the Chief Animal Medical Officer or their designee and DDP, with considerations for special cases. Approval Conditions: All dogs entering the program require approval by MCACC Community Engagement Manager, Animal Behavior Administrator and the Chief Animal Medical Officer or its designee. Dogs eligible for the program include those with the following medical conditions: o Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) o Skin Issues o Valley Fever o Entropion o Mothers with Puppies o Other Special Needs as deemed appropriate by Chief Animal Medical Officer or their designee 3. Roles and Responsibilities MCACC retains full ownership of all dogs enrolled in the Shelter Dog Medical Program. The dogs will remain under the authority of MCACC or their designee while they participate in the program, and DDP acknowledges that all actions regarding the dogs, including medical treatment and fostering, must be approved by MCACC Community Engagement Manager, Animal Behavior Administrator and the Chief Animal Medical Officer or their designee. MCACC Process: The Alternative Placement team will track approvals from the Animal Behavior Administrator and the Chief Animal Medical Officer or their designee using a shared Docusign Envelope ID: 96809D12-A98E-40C6-8849-8DEE73A13C29 spreadsheet. A note regarding DDP sponsorship will be recorded in each dog's Chameleon record. DDP will meet regularly with MCACC, according to a schedule defined by MCACC, to provide status updates on the sponsored dogs. DDP is responsible for all financial and volunteer support for the care of the sponsored dogs, including but not limited to off-site medical treatment, day fosters, and both short-term and long- term fosters. All treatment will be funded by DDP and carried out by volunteers and fosters registered with both MCACC and DDP. All fosters that participate in this program must be approved MCACC fosters in good standing. 4. Off-site Treatment and Foster Care Once a dog has been approved for sponsorship by both Medical and Behavior management or their designees, DDP is permitted to facilitate off-site medical treatment upon approval from MCACC from the Community Engagement Manager, Animal Behavior Administrator and the Chief Animal Medical Officer or their designee. This includes transport for medical care, training classes, and day or long-term fostering. DDP agrees that MCACC will not be held accountable for the outcomes of any medical treatment or foster placements. Euthanasia Decisions: DDP will notify MCACC of any recommended euthanasia decisions and will await MCACC approval, unless the dog is deemed to be in irremediable suffering by an off-site veterinarian. In such cases, immediate action may be taken. DDP will promptly communicate the decision and provide documentation to MCACC. The goal of these actions is to provide the medical care and support that will enable these dogs to be adopted more quickly, removing barriers that may otherwise prevent them from finding homes or positive outcomes. If an animal needs to be returned to the shelter it is understood that MCACC may not be able to continue medical treatments or perform diagnostics and in such cases, a permanent outlet may need to be found for the animal. 5. Communication and Documentation DDP and MCACC will maintain clear and consistent communication throughout the program. Timeliness of updates and documentation is critical, and DDP agrees to provide regular reports on the status of sponsored dogs, including medical treatments, foster placements, and progress toward adoption. Both parties commit to transparency and collaboration to ensure the success of the program, with MCACC or their designee responsible for providing timely approvals and DDP responsible for ensuring all documentation is submitted in a timely manner. 6. Term and Termination This agreement revision is effective upon execution and shall remain in effect unless terminated by either party with written notice. Docusign Envelope ID: 96809D12-A98E-40C6-8849-8DEE73A13C29 DESERT DOG PROJECT: By: President/Director Printed Name: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Deputy County Attorney Printed Name: Date: MARICOPA COUNTY: By: Chairman, Board of Supervisors Printed Name: Date: ATTEST: By: Clerk of the Board Printed Name: Date: Docusign Envelope ID: 96809D12-A98E-40C6-8849-8DEE73A13C29 Julia Correll 11/5/2024 10/31/2024 Kim Miles