Windsor Town Manager Jon Davis said in a statement that the town is reviewing the Civil Grand Jury Report and will have more information as its official response is drafted and submitted.
The cities of Sebastopol and Cloverdale did not respond to a request for comment.
The city councils of all four NBAS contracting cities are required to file official responses to the grand jury’s findings and recommendations within 90 days.
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North Bay Animal Services in Petaluma came to my home when my dogs got out of the yard and took 5 of my dogs.
At the time, I was under the impression that I had no other choice but to give up my dogs. If
I knew, I had the choice to say no, I would have.
Later I spoke with Mark Scott the director of North Bay Animal Services and I feel that I was persuaded to sign a surrender agreement, Mark manipulated me by telling me if I didn’t do the right thing now, if I put up barriers then he could not help me and that I would end up losing everything and that he was trying to save me.
He said he just wanted to help me get them fixed and that I could find them homes as I was clear that I wanted the dogs I couldnt keep due to there being a limit on the number of dogs a house a can have to be homed with family and friends so that I could remain in their lives.
I am emotionally disabled and suffer from social anxiety, ptsd, aspergers, and ADD and verbal communication is one of my greatest struggles.
I feel that Mark tricked me by intentionally giving me misleading information so that I would agree to let him “help”
Since my dogs have been gone I have slipped into a depression that I am unable to shake, I email and call and neither are responded to.
I went to Petaluma to get my dogs and the shelter said that my dogs were in the back where the public does not have access to. I called the petaluma police department and the officers claimed to not have the authority to have North Bay Animal Services give me my dogs.
Mark at one point was on the phone and said that if I was calm I could see my dogs but
the shelter staff didnt not follow through and then told the police that the dogs were not there. Mark insisted that I go to windsor and talk to him I told him that there was nothing to talk about I wanted my dogs and that wasnt going to change. My disabilities are the barrier that makes verbal communication difficult and it is unfair to demand me to “push” through them and do as mark is asking.
My request is clear and firm I want my dogs I do not want them at North Bay the shelter has a lot of shady aspects and I do not want my dogs being the next death by mistake or any other possible misfortune outcome.
I feel that petaluma police were bias as they and Mark are in the same line of work and its like a club member pack. I feel that my disabilities made me an easy target and that were used against me to get me to allow mark to take my dogs,
Mark says a lot of good stuff and makes promises that sound like everything is going to be ok but there is no follow through and I do not feel comfortable with my animals in his care,
I want to appeal and will keep doing so until my dogs are returned whatever I need to do to get them back will be done,
I dont want to take the road to filing a law suit but if there is no action by the end of the week that will be my next move.
I have reached out to members of government and will be sending over copies of every email letter video and any other piece of evidence to the media.
I am not trying to be cause trouble I just want my dogs back with shelters being over filled and there being so many animals at risk of being killed I am unable to see why returning my dogs is so hard for mark to do. If resources are so limited why fight to spread yourself thinner the only thing I can think is that like any other business an animal shelter needs animals to in order to get funding and to gain the support of the community I went to mark before about two puppies that were found in a parking lot in lake county and he said that it was out of jurisdiction even though his organization services lake county as well he told me to basically tell the lady sorry and send the pups back with her because resources were so limited but then the following week went to a county he does not service using county transportation to get 12 dogs im not sure the number but it can be found in the newspaper because of course it was a nice touch and story for the public.
I just want my dogs and I won’t stop until I have them back. I will keep emailing and requesting audits, court records, background checks and other reports and I will share with the public everything I learn.
What is happening is not right and something needs to be done anybody of government that has the power to help and chooses to look the other way is guilty as well and will added to any lawsuit that may arise for being in conspiracy to abuse power under the color of law and acting in ways that cause severe mental distress to a disabled individual who didn’t have the mental ability to understand the situation and had no advocate, for learning of those disabilities and continuing to allow this cruel and unusual treatment.
On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 3:36 AM wrote:
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to share my story and explain why I believe the town ordinance relating to the number of dogs a home can have should be amended. Recently, animal control took the offspring from my dog, which I hold very close to my heart. I’m emotionally disabled, and working with my dogs is therapeutic for me.
I believe ordinances should be amended to focus on the quality of care of an animal rather than the number of dogs allowed. This would also help with the overpopulation
in shelters and other animal control issues. More programs need to be made available for people like myself who want to retain their animals rather than putting them into overcrowded shelters.
The current ordinance is limiting the love and care I can offer my animals. I’m certain there are others facing the same issue. I respectfully request the council consider amending the ordinance to focus more on the quality of care than the number of animals a person can have.
I believe that the town ordinances should be centered around the quality of care of an animal rather than the number of animals allowed for house with shelters being overpopulated and thousands of animals losing their lives every year to reasons relating to a lack of space and resources it only would seem logical that individuals be allowed to house more than four animals in their home as long as those animals are loved cared for insecure also though it is understandable that no one wants to hear excessive barking or smell excessive smells that come from dogs using the bathroom ordinances need to be a little more relaxed and understanding that these are animals living breathing creatures not something that you can just mold in force to conform to fit your desired needs if you don’t want to hear barking don’t get a dog if you don’t want to smell dog feces complaints made regarding animals are made too often and I believe that the town entertaining them is bias and unfair just to take all of the ordinances into mine for a brief second it would seem as though Windsor has become an anti-domestic animal town as it makes it difficult for individuals who are putting their time and energy into good use out to be criminals and the targets of different agency attacks.
Programs that claim to help an animals and their owners like spay and neuter programs need to be made actually be available for individuals I have tried for a year straight every month logging on to the website of the humane society of Sonoma county to get my dog spayed and neutered and the calendar that is provided on the website is always out at least 6 months this is a not matter no matter when I go on it is always the same thing I call the organizations in the surrounding area and everybody is booked out at least 9 months my question is is that with all the funding and grants that are handed out to these places where is that money going if it’s not going to
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Message: You were most helpful when we needed to report our neighbor’s constantly-barking German shepherd dog. The dog has decreased in its barking, after you sent a letter to its owners. Now, our neighbor has purchased at least one domestic duck for their backyard. As duck hunters, we recognize the quackings of the duck(s). The German shepherd is still on the premises. We have 5400 square foot properties, which are considered small. Are duck(s) allowed in small, residential neighborhoods in Windsor? The Town of Windsor advised me to contact you with our question. I formerly lived on acreage in Sebastopol, and kept ducks, geese, chickens, sheep, a rabbit, one horse, and 33 bee hives, all of which I tended. I love animals, but it seems strange to have “farm” animals on small, city properties which are separated from one another by ten feet. Thank you for your response.
From: Debora Fudge
To: Jon Davis
Subject: Fwd:
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9:14:00 PM
Are you aware of all of this?
Deb
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This is a picture of my dogs burnt paw pads. It happened when NBAS picked her up just a few houses down from where she lives, NBAS knows very well were she lives I also made it home just after they loaded her up and drove away I called the notice left by NBAS on the door and Officer Dunahoo sorry if I misspelled it told me I would have to go to petaluma to pick her up the next day.
Below are photos of my other dogs that at some point were in the care of NBAS the picture were you can see the black dogs ribs was taken the day I went and finally after a 3 month fight I got back from them.
Below that you will see pictures of the same dog before he went to NBAS
Next is a picture of a third dog first before NBAS and the last fire of him while with NBAS
while I was gathering everything for my records I put in a request to the town of windsor for records and to ask for help with the situations involving my dogs. when I got the records back there were things that had nothing to do with me BUT when looking at it overall it at a glance looks like enough to be PROBALE CAUSE
I have never been with CALPAWS I have never owned a Shepard or husky. I did not live in windsor full time that year and I had not gotten into rescue yet.
From: Jon Davis
To: Kristina Owens
Subject: RE: Animal services
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00:53 AM
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Jon Davis
Town Manager
Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-5335
Email: jdavis@townofwindsor.com
URL: http://www.townofwindsor.com
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From: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00 AM
To: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: RE: Animal services
Yes, I will check on the status of the original complaint and options for the resident.
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
From: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 8:51 AM
To: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: Animal services
KO,
I let Rosa know that I believe this is in response to the recent assistance we provided / asked Animal
Control to review at the home with 11 dogs.
I can’t match the emails but it seems related.
The last part has a question that I think we can answer for Mayor – and provide her the info to respond.
The rest is not.
Can you ask Control for information on the spay and neuter options.
Thanks
Jon Davis
Town Manager
Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-5335
Email: jdavis@townofwindsor.com
URL: http://www.townofwindsor.com
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From: Rosa Reynoza <rreynoza@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:15 AM
To: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
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Good morning.
Can you look into this?
Please share the ordinance with me at our next meet up.
Thank you
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Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to share my story and explain why I believe the town ordinance relating to the number of dogs a home can have should be amended. Recently, animal control took the offspring from my dog, which I hold very close to my heart. I’m emotionally disabled, and working with my dogs is therapeutic for me.
I believe ordinances should be amended to focus on the quality of care of an animal rather than the number of dogs allowed. This would also help with the overpopulation in shelters and other animal control issues. More programs need to be made available for people like myself who want to retain their animals rather than putting them into overcrowded shelters.
The current ordinance is limiting the love and care I can offer my animals. I’m certain there are others facing the same issue. I respectfully request the council consider amending the ordinance to focus more on the quality of care than the number of animals a person can have.
I believe that the town ordinances should be centered around the quality of care of an animal rather than the number of animals allowed for house with shelters being overpopulated and thousands of animals losing their lives every year to reasons relating to a lack of space and resources it only would seem logical that individuals be allowed to house more than four animals in their home as long as those animals are loved cared for insecure also though it is understandable that no one wants to hear excessive barking or smell excessive smells that come from dogs using the bathroom ordinances need to be a little more relaxed and understanding that these are animals living breathing creatures not something that you can just mold in force to conform to fit your desired needs if you don’t want to hear barking don’t get a dog if you don’t want to smell dog feces complaints made regarding animals are made too often and I believe that the town entertaining them is bias and unfair just to take all of the ordinances into mine for a brief second it would seem as though Windsor has become an anti-domestic animal town as it makes it difficult for individuals who are putting their time and energy into good use out to be criminals and the targets of different agency attacks.
Programs that claim to help an animals and their owners like spay and neuter programs need to be made actually be available for individuals I have tried for a year straight every month logging on to the website of the humane society of Sonoma county to get my dog spayed and neutered and the calendar that is provided on the website is always out at least 6 months this is a not matter no matter when I go on it is always the same thing I call the organizations in the surrounding area and everybody is booked out at least 9 months my question is is that with all the funding and grants that are handed out to these places where is that money going if it’s not going to
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From: Mickie Tagle
To: Ken MacNab
Cc: Ruben Martinez
Subject: RE: North Bay Animal Services – Pending Complaint from
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 5:11:35 PM
Hello Ken,
Mark’s ready for a call with us any time to review the history of barking dog complaint. Also, all is going well. Mark and his team are eager to start as soon as yesterday! Mark joked about being ready to go with or without the contract. Case in point, a Windsor resident already called today to ask if they would take kittens. The county phone line just kept ringing and the local vets wouldn’t take them. Mark said, yes and NBAS is now taking care of the kitties. With all that said, we’re on track for NBAS to take over and start by July 1st.
Following is what’s on our list of action items that per Mark, it’s not necessary to complete by the 1st:
1. From Windsor:
a. Copy of executed contract. (Jule is on it and near the end of completing the process) b. Replace info on our website from county to NBAS. (I’ll take care of it.)
2. From the County:
a. Transfer of licenses from the county. (I’m on a call with them tomorrow. Allegedly, it’s a complicated process.)
b. Photo of existing license tags to ensure NBAS gets the same style for consistency. (I’m on it.)
c. Success number of license tags. (I’m on it.)
3. From NBAS:
a. Marketing materials – NBAS has a great team of volunteer marketing folks already in the works re: announcement to the websites and social media; FAQs/Brochures re: here’s how you can license a dog, here’s where to neuter; Mark’s happy to share all their marketing materials with us as they create it for our review, edits, and creative input.
b. Windsor Vets – Mark reached out to one already but vets they didn’t seem interested. Mark said that due to shelter in place, lots of folks are taking their pets to vets. Vets are overwhelmed and not taking on more clients. Maybe now is not the time to reach out. He’ll give it some time before he reaches out again.
c. Windsor Animal Control Officer – Mark’s already got someone ready to start but he’s got an ad out for another one. Ideally, he would like to hire a bilingual Windsor resident. He’ll give us the link to the job posting, in case we wish to share on our social media.
FYI
Respectfully,
Mickie Tagle
COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center – Emergency Coordinator, Liaison, & Public Information Officer
Town Manager’s Office – Senior Management Analyst
mtagle@townofwindsor.com
707-838-5322
Town of Windsor
http://www.townofwindsor.com
From: Ken MacNab <kmacnab@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 4:13 PM
To: Mickie Tagle <mtagle@townofwindsor.com>
Cc: Ruben Martinez <rmartinezjr@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: North Bay Animal Services – Pending Complaint from
Hi Mickie
Councilmember Salmon asked about the status of transition to our new animal services vendor. I shared last I heard the process had begun and was off to a good start. Can you please give me an update I can share.
ALSO – has had a long-standing concern about a barking dog near his home. He indicated he is waiting for NBAS to assume responsibilities to make his next complaint. We may want to sit down with the Chief and NBAS to give them a heads up and some history. If the Chief can access County animal control records that might be helpful.
Ken
From: Patrick Streeter
To: Jon Davis
Subject: RE: Online Form Submittal: Other Question or Concern
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:36:49 AM
Attachments:
Complaint forms attached – these are confidential.
Patrick N. Streeter, AICP | Community Development Director
Town of Windsor |9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg. 400|Windsor, CA 95492 707-838-1000 Main via Text or Phone | 707-838-5313 Direct| 707 838-7349 Fax http://www.townofwindsor.com
From: Patrick Streeter
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:33 AM
To: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: RE: Online Form Submittal: Other Question or Concern
Yes, we have a complaint that was filed 8/15/23. Following inspection, the following violations were identified:
Substandard conditions / junk and rubbish / human occupied RV & structures
A Preliminary Notice was posted on the property, and it has been scheduled for an administrative hearing to take place on 10/11/23.
Patrick N. Streeter, AICP | Community Development Director
Town of Windsor |9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg. 400|Windsor, CA 95492 707-838-1000 Main via Text or Phone | 707-838-5313 Direct| 707 838-7349 Fax http://www.townofwindsor.com
From: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:17 AM
To: Patrick Streeter <pstreeter@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Other Question or Concern
Patrick
Do we have a code proceeding at this residence?
Thanks
Jon Davis
Town Manager
Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-5335
Email: jdavis@townofwindsor.com
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Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:50 PM
To: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Other Question or Concern
FYI
Irene
Town Clerk/Public Information Officer |Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Hwy., Bldg. 400
Windsor, CA 95492
iwerby@townofwindsor.com | (707) 838-5315
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7am-6pm, Closed on Friday
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Other Question or Concern
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Question or Concern file a grievance against multiple parties, one being a neighbor who is a law enforcement officer, and another against the town of
Windsor. there is a long history of tension, harassment, and
resentment between officer McCracken and myself and started
off in a negative manor for reasons unknown to me. from the first
interaction between the two of us he has always been hostel
yelling and swearing about my dog that would get out and ended
up being poisioned when i had filed a complaint against him he
reacted in a childish way telling my mother in law that “:
went to my job and got me in trouble so im not talking to her
anymore if that dog gets out again it will be an issue that i will
deal with in my way”at the time the fence our properties share
needed to be redone as his grandmother the last owner of the
house didnt respond to our bringing it needing to be done up so
my mother in law went ahead and paid to have the fence done
feel that the town’s role in all of this and it’s position is bias unfair
and prejudice i feel that the town in acting on the behalf of a
fellow civil servant and treating myself as well as those who live
in the household unfair and unjust, i have file many complaints
against windsor pd for harassment violations of civil rights and
liberties and for abusing their power under the color of law which
i now feel the town of windsor is doing also after 30 years now
code enforcement is accusing the owners of violations
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Hi Mark,
Following up on this complaint. Please call me.
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
From: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 10:03 AM
To: Animal Services (mark@northbayanimalservices.org) <mark@northbayanimalservices.org> Cc: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: Windsor Animal Services – Complaint
Hello,
The Town received a concern regarding barking and sanitary conditions at . Based on the complaint from , the resident fosters animals, barking occurs all day until the dog is let inside, sanitary conditions have become an issue for neighbors to sit outside, and lastly, the number of permanent animals is 5+.
Can you let me know the steps to take to report and request a visit to the location? Do I just send an email to you or report in another form?
Thank you,
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
provided that such dog has been vaccinated consistent with the requirements of this section and its owner presents proof of such vaccination upon demand and further provided that such dog is confined on the premises of the person in charge of it while in the Town except when being groomed, trained, bred, shown, exhibited, or in competition.
3-4-1400 – Mandatory Spay or Neutering for All Dogs at Large.
Except as provided in subsections (a) through (g) of this section, all owners cited for dogs running at large for violation of Section 3-4-1025 shall have their dog spayed and neutered at the owner’s expense.
a. Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used by public law enforcement agencies for law enforcement activities, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organized approved by the Animal Control Officer after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
b. Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used as an assistance dog, such as a service dog, guide dog, signal dog, or social dog, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Animal Control Officer after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
c. Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used by search and rescue agencies for search and rescue activities, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the director after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
d. Dogs certified by a licensed veterinarian as having a health reason for not being spayed/neutered;
e.
Dogs which are appropriately trained and actually being used for herding of other animals, or as livestock guardian dogs, hunting dogs, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Animal Control Officer after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
f.
Dogs boarded in a licensed kennel or a business, which boards such animals for professional training or resale;
g.
Dogs which are registered with the American Kennel Club, United Kingdom Kennel Club, and/or American Dog Breeders Association Incorporated and trained and kept for the purpose of show, field trials and agility trials.
3-4-1405 – Mandatory Spay or Neutering of All Pit Bulls.
No person shall own, harbor, or keep within the Town, a pit bull over the age of four (4) months, which has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided in Sections 3-4- 1400(a) through (g).
3-4-1025 – Dogs At Large Prohibited—Exceptions.
No person shall cause, permit, or allow any dog to run at large upon any public street or other public place, or upon any private property or premises other than those of the owner or other person in control of such dog, nor shall any person cause, permit, or allow any dog to be upon any public street or other public place unless the dog is restrained by a substantial leash, except:
a. When such dog is assisting a law enforcement officer in the performance of police work.
b. When such dog is assisting a duly authorized person in an official search and rescue operation.
c. When such dog is assisting the owner in working, herding, or controlling livestock.
d. When such dog is assisting the owner in hunting on private property with the consent of the owner, lessee or other person in control thereof.
e. When such dog is participating in a dog training class, exhibition or competition, or an ongoing training program related thereto, under the direction and control of a dog trainer or other qualified person on public property with the consent of the owner or operator of the grounds or facilities, or on private property with the consent of the owner, lessee or other person in control thereof.
f. When such dog is accompanying the owner or other person in control of such dog on private property with the consent of the owner, lessee, or other person in control thereof.
Mark Scott
Executive Director
North Bay Animal Services
mark@northbayanimalservices.org
707-364-9554
From: Kristina Owens
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:32 PM
To: Animal Services (mark@northbayanimalservices.org)
Subject: Windsor Case
Hi Mark,
I wanted to provide my email address to push this item to the top of your inbox.
If you could respond with a quick recap and documentation regarding , I would appreciate it.
I will follow up with Code Enforcement and the Windsor Police Department as well. Unfortunately, I was directed not to forward the email submitted to Councilmember Fudge.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you,
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Subject: RE: Windsor Hastings Place Case
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Hi Kristina,
What’s the address on and what is the person(s) name(s)?
From: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:55 PM
To: Michael Raasch <mraasch@townofwindsor.com>
Cc: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: FW: Windsor Hastings Place Case
EXTERNAL
Hi Mike,
Council and the Mayor received an email regarding a code enforcement issue on . I assume it is without getting verification from Mark Scott – animal control. Based on the email, North Bay Animal Services tricked the resident into surrendering her animals while Mark Scott states otherwise.
Furthermore, Mark states that a scheduled court hearing is coming up and being handled by Town Code Enforcement. Next email to Robert Smith and his crew.
Do you have any information regarding this person or visits to the property on Hastings that will assist with a memo I need to present to the Council by Friday?
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
From: Kristina Owens
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:33 PM
To: Animal Services (mark@northbayanimalservices.org) <mark@northbayanimalservices.org> Subject: Windsor Case
Hi Mark,
I wanted to provide my email address to push this item to the top of your inbox.
If you could respond with a quick recap and documentation regarding , I would appreciate it.
I will follow up with Code Enforcement and the Windsor Police Department as well. Unfortunately, I was directed not to forward the email submitted to Councilmember Fudge.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you,
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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From:
To: Rosa Reynoza
Subject: Re:
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 1:37:45 PM
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This email is on behalf of who is the legal owner of the following dogs: six lab puppies aged between one year and five months, as well as six three-week-old puppies. 6 puppiesThe purpose of this letter is to inform you that the
surrender agreement previously signed with North Bay Animal Services (NAS) is to be considered null and void.
It has come to our attention that the surrender agreement was signed under circumstances that infringed upon the rights of the owner, who lacks the mental capacity to understand the implications of such an agreement. Additionally, their caregiver, who serves as a witness, was not present during the signing, further raising concerns about the validity of the decision to surrender the animals.
According to the CDC individuals with ASD operate in ways that differ from those without ASD, from the way they communicate, interact and learn, Usually there is not physical detector to a person who has ASD and the abilities of these individuals vary significantly, some may have strong communication skills either in verbal p or written, some need more help than others in day to day activities some may live on their own and some may need to live in supportive housing
People with ASD are usually known to stop learning new skills after the age of 24 mos some may learn new skills and then lose them, causing them to need to relearn them and that can be very stressful on the person.
Diagnosis for ASD can be difficult as there are no tests to test a person.
There are however common signs of those who have ASD ranging from emotional behaviors and reactions to communication skills to learning abilities. Not all people with ASD show all the same signs, some are higher functioning and ASD shows up differently in males and females. ASD individuals may have other
conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. the attention of healthcare providers because they also have conditions such as anxiety, depression, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which occur more often in people with ASD than in people without ASD.
People with ASD have behaviors or interests that can seem unusual. These behaviors or interests set ASD apart from conditions defined by problems with social communication and interaction. It is important to note that a person with ASD might not react the same way in different situations and may have an easier time interacting with some people more than others, they may start off seeming ok then suddenly get overstimulated and shut down or even have a meltdown.
Examples of restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests related to ASD can includeRepeats words or phrases over and over (called echolalia
Gets upset by minor changes
Has obsessive interests
Must follow certain routines
Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins self in circles
Has unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel other related characteristics.
Delayed language skills
Delayed movement skills
Delayed cognitive or learning skills
Hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behavior
Epilepsy or seizure disorder
Unusual eating and sleeping habits
Gastrointestinal issues (for example, constipation)
Unusual mood or emotional reactions
Anxiety, stress, or excessive worry
Lack of fear or more fear than expected
Considering these factors, we request the immediate release of the lab puppies as secured by the voiding of the surrender agreement between and NAS. We expect North Bay Animal Services to uphold the laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities and to act accordingly in this matter.
We understand that some of the dogs need new homes, however the immediate release of the mother and puppies seems to be a concern that takes precedence, and Miss. Urrutia Urena would like to pick them up as soon as possible and is willing to surrender the litter after they reach 8 weeks and has expressed she would be more willing to allow NBSA to assist in finding the others new homes so long as she is involved in the process and that the adoption is agreed to be open so that she can have the opportunity to remain in the dogs lives,
this is understandably a unique request however we ask NBAS to consider the information provided relating to ASD and willingness to offer compassion and understanding for this situation is affecting her would be greatly appreciated.
On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 3:35 AM
wrote:
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to share my story and explain why I believe the town ordinance relating to the number of dogs a home can have should be amended. Recently, animal control took the offspring from my dog, which I hold very close to my heart. I’m emotionally disabled, and working with my dogs is therapeutic for me.
I believe ordinances should be amended to focus on the quality of care of an animal rather than the number of dogs allowed. This would also help with the overpopulation in shelters and other animal control issues. More programs need to be made available for people like myself who want to retain their animals rather than putting them into
overcrowded shelters.
The current ordinance is limiting the love and care I can offer my animals. I’m certain there are others facing the same issue. I respectfully request the council consider amending the ordinance to focus more on the quality of care than the number of animals a person can have.
I believe that the town ordinances should be centered around the quality of care of an animal rather than the number of animals allowed for house with shelters being overpopulated and thousands of animals losing their lives every year to reasons relating to a lack of space and resources it only would seem logical that individuals be allowed to house more than four animals in their home as long as those animals are loved cared for insecure also though it is understandable that no one wants to hear excessive barking or smell excessive smells that come from dogs using the bathroom ordinances need to be a little more relaxed and understanding that these are animals living breathing creatures not something that you can just mold in force to conform to fit your desired needs if you don’t want to hear barking don’t get a dog if you don’t want to smell dog feces complaints made regarding animals are made too often and I believe that the town entertaining them is bias and unfair just to take all of the ordinances into mine for a brief second it would seem as though Windsor has become an anti-domestic animal town as it makes it difficult for individuals who are putting their time and energy into good use out to be criminals and the targets of different agency attacks.
Programs that claim to help an animals and their owners like spay and neuter programs need to be made actually be available for individuals I have tried for a year straight every month logging on to the website of the humane society of Sonoma county to get my dog spayed and neutered and the calendar that is provided on the website is always out at least 6 months this is a not matter no matter when I go on it is always the same thing I call the organizations in the surrounding area and everybody is booked out at least 9 months my question is is that with all the funding and grants that are handed out to these places where is that money going if it’s not going to
From: Kristina Owens
To: Jon Davis
Subject: REVISED: Memo
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 5:43:49 PM
Attachments:
Mike provided details and I added them to the memo.
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
From: Kristina Owens
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 4:35 PM
To: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>
Subject: Memo
Hi there,
I spoke with Code Enforcement, Brayden. He indicated he is tied up and will provide a summary tonight. Chief recognized the property and tenant names via email but was unable to provide a summary.
To be noted, Brayden was waiting to hear back from NBAS to add to his report for the Administrative Hearing and was unaware of the actions taken to date. Furthermore, I believe based on a comment from Brayden, the Chief should provide additional details to you in private.
Therefore, the attached memo is based on NBAS report and a phone call with Braydon.
Thank you,
Kristina Owens
Government Operations Manager|Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Office: (707) 838-1100|Cell: (707) 836-5313
Email: kmowens@townofwindsor.com
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
From:
To: Michael Raasch
Cc: Sam Salmon
Subject: Threats
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2021 11:35:01 AM
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November 28, 2021
Windsor Police Chief Raasch and Mayor Salmon,
Sorry to bother you with this, but a resident of has threatened me twice for walking my dogs on leash behind his home on a public trail. One of my mutts peed there and by squatting, but he said she was “shitting” and demanded I pick the pee up then said “I’ve had enough of you and your type and I know where you live.”
The first time he treated me six months ago he and his family became abusive behind their fence on the trail because their German Shepherd kept barking at us. He told us to leave his property. I was not on his property. He told me at that time he knew where I live and I should be worried.
When I got home today from our walk, my spouse said a man can be seen on our front door cameras leaving his silver car in front of our house carrying a bag and emptying it on our stoop. It was dog poo. Not ours.
I showed the RING tape to an officer this Sunday morning. I also drove to the and there was the same car license parked in front.
This guy knows where I live because I sit in front of our , home on sunny days with the dogs regularly and can be seen easily from I fear the man and his threats.
Advice?
Best,
For the Town of Windsor to say they did not know anything about what was happening at NBAS is an unture statement.
what you just read were records that were sent in response to my records request. some items have nothing to do with me 1) I moved to Windsor in 2022 slowly and didn’t consider myself to LIVING in Windsor until early 2023. my the puppies that were the center of the situation were born February 2022.
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