Nick came to us along with Daisy May and four puppies. two passed

away and the other two are growing into beautiful individuals who are full of life, these fur babies were at risk of being put down for space. as an animal lover and rescuer how can I be expected to see faces like these and turn away?

Meea and wolfie came to us from fresno again innocent babies faced losing their lives because shelters everywhere are experiencing more animals coming in then they have space to put them. again how can someone know this and not jump to help?

these innocent souls deserve a chance to live to grow to be loved and to love. I have always loved animals more than people I have had many dogs in life but I never thought I would work in animal welfare I just could not stand by while animals are killed and not be able to stop it. But when a situation involving my dogs offsprings left me desperate for help I learned the hard way that help is rare and far between, one of the worse things I have had to go through is not being able to help my dogs I love them more then words can explain they are my reason for being they are why I wake up in the morning why I work around the clock trying to change the world we live in so that pets everywhere are safe.

I believe that dogs do not get the respect or understanding they deserve even from those who LOVE them.

Humans say they love them and everyone is always so fast to pass judgement and tell others what they are doing is wrong. but the truth is a dog does not care if you live in a house an apartment or tailer, they don’t care how much money you make what kind of car you drive they are happy to be with you and to be loved by you. when i save a dog i do it out of love and wanting to save a life i thought that was goal to save lives yet every turn I am only hearing that what must be done and what can be done and all play a role is the killing of shelter pets so i wonder what is the goal exactly and is there any law that limits the amount of effort someone can do to save animals?

From: 

To: Sam Salmon 

Subject: Citizen concern 

Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 12:19:44 PM 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 

Hello my name is and I am writing to you regarding concerns about the unconditional and inhumane behavior of the town of Windsor’s police department and it’s officers. Currently I there is an investigation in which I am receiving help form internal affairs but some times things are done and and I need that help after is to late or the damage is undoable. For starters out of retaliation for the investigation Windsor pd has routinely harassed my home coming onto private property to tag a car I am going to register on the first when my SSI comes in . It is parked on my lawn and dose not hinder block or violate any law I say that after getting bit educated from CHP animal control has been called when my dog barks at all he’s a dog that’s what they do it is not constant nor is it continual it is normal barking my neighbor is an officer who has attempted to steal my dog and has told me if I do not get my shit together he will take my dog and I will have to watch my dog be his those are his words. I have cameras both visual and not that pick up EVERYTHING and will be handing the footage too Mr. Mike McGuire on April 5th when he meets with me personally. This has gone on far too long the racist and prejudice behavior of the officers is unacceptable unconstitutional and humane and tolerable this will not be accepted any longer these officers are in dire need of some training and refreshment of just what it means of being an officer as County council members you guys promised and owe it to us to see that these true hoodlums are put into check and kept there I trust that there won’t be any more incidences where you have failed members of the community once more I have watched County council meetings and have a small amount but still nonetheless I hope that you will do what’s up right and you will respect this concern and look into it not just push it aside like matters relating to the last mayor one way or another there will be equality in this town there will be mutual respect and there will be no abuse of power under the color of law by any government official I trust that you have the same goal in mind and I look forward to speaking with you as well as experiencing the change that will come from this email thank you and have a blessed day

From: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com>  Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:16 AM To: Debora Fudge <dfudge@townofwindsor.com> Cc: Kristina Owens <kmowens@townofwindsor.com> Subject: Re: 

Good morning Deb

Yes we are aware, thank you for forwarding. Kristina has been in discussion with animal control about this for several days. I’m going to ask her to prepare a memo as there are many details and other Councilmembers also inquired. 

Thank you 

Jon Davis 

Town Manager 

Town of Windsor 

On Oct 3, 2023, at 9:14 PM, Debora Fudge <dfudge@townofwindsor.com> wrote: 

Are you aware of all of this? 

Deb 

From: 

Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 4:41 PM 

To: Debora Fudge <dfudge@townofwindsor.com> 

Subject: Re: 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 

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

From: SCASDispatch 

To: 

Subject: FW: Question or Comment: Now, Duck(s) 

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:37:28 AM 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 

From: TheAnimalshelter <TheAnimalshelter@sonoma-county.org>  

Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:30 AM 

To: SCASDispatch <SCASDispatch@sonoma-county.org> 

Subject: Fw: Question or Comment: Now, Duck(s) 

From: no-reply@sonoma-county.org <no-reply@sonoma-county.org> 

Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 5:41 PM 

To: TheAnimalshelter 

Subject: Question or Comment: Now, Duck(s) 

Sent To: County of Sonoma 

Topic: Question or Comment 

Subject: Now, Duck(s) 

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 

From: 

Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 4:41 PM 

To: Debora Fudge <dfudge@townofwindsor.com> 

Subject: Re: 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 

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

From: Jon Davis 

To: Debora Fudge 

Cc: 

Subject: Re: 

Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:16:30 AM 

Good morning Deb 

Yes we are aware, thank you for forwarding. has been in discussion with animal control about this for several days. I’m going to ask her to prepare a memo as there are many details and other Councilmembers also inquired. 

Thank you 

Jon Davis 

Town Manager 

Town of Windsor 

On Oct 3, 2023, at 9:14 PM, Debora Fudge <dfudge@townofwindsor.com> wrote: 

Are you aware of all of this? 

Deb 

From: 

Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 4:41 PM 

To: Debora Fudge <dfudge@townofwindsor.com> 

Subject: Re: 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 

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

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&nbsp;

P Please consider the environment before printing this email 

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&nbsp;

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From: Rosa Reynoza <rreynoza@townofwindsor.com>  

Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:15 AM 

To: Jon Davis <jdavis@townofwindsor.com> 

Subject: Fwd: 

Good morning. 

Can you look into this? 

Please share the ordinance with me at our next meet up. 

Thank you 

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From: 

Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:36 AM 

To: Rosa Reynoza <rreynoza@townofwindsor.com> 

Subject:

CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. 

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

Mark Scott 

Executive Director 

North Bay Animal Services of Petaluma 

mark@northbayanimalservices.org 

707-364-9554 

From: Ruben Martinez [mailto:Ruben.Martinez@sonoma-county.org]  

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:58 PM 

To: ‘Mickie Tagle’; Mark@northbayanimalservices.org; Ruben Martinez 

Subject: RE: Call re: Barking Dog History 

Hi Mickie, 

I just emailed Mark and asked if we can meet next week, either Wednesday or Thursday.  

Thank you, 

Ruben 

Chief Ruben Martinez 

Town of Windsor Police Department 

9291 Old Redwood Highway Suite 300 B 

Windsor CA 95492 

(707) 838-1234 

Ruben.Martinez@sonoma-county.org 

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From: Mickie Tagle [mailto:mtagle@townofwindsor.com]  

Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 10:03 AM 

To: Mark@northbayanimalservices.org; Ruben Martinez <rmartinezjr@townofwindsor.com> Subject: RE: Call re: Barking Dog History 

EXTERNAL 

Hi Chief – Please let us know when works for you. Thank you. Per Ken, tomorrow is the day that

Council Member Salmon will contact North Bay Animal Services. 

Respectfully, 

Mickie Tagle 

Senior Management Analyst 

Town Manager’s Office 

mtagle@townofwindsor.com 

707-838-5322 

Town of Windsor 

http://www.townofwindsor.com&nbsp;

From: Mark@northbayanimalservices.org <Mark@northbayanimalservices.org>  Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 1:29 PM 

To: Mickie Tagle <mtagle@townofwindsor.com>; Ruben Martinez 

<rmartinezjr@townofwindsor.com> 

Subject: RE: Call re: Barking Dog History 

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Hi, 

I can make myself available. 

Just give me a heads up but anytime is fine 

Mark Scott 

Executive Director 

North Bay Animal Services of Petaluma 

mark@northbayanimalservices.org 

707-364-9554 

From: Mickie Tagle [mailto:mtagle@townofwindsor.com]  

Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2020 8:24 AM 

To: Ruben Martinez; Mark Scott (mark@northbayanimalservices.org) 

Subject: Call re: Barking Dog History 

Hello Chief and Mark, 

Please let me know when works for you to have a call and provide best number to reach you.

Per Ken’s request, I’m coordinating a call between you two. will be making a complaint on July 1^st when North Bay Animal Services begins servicing Windsor regarding a recurring issue with a barking door next door to his home. Prior to that day, Ken requested that Chief Martinez provide Mark with a heads up and some history. 

Thank you! 

Respectfully, 

Mickie Tagle 

Senior Management Analyst 

Town Manager’s Office 

mtagle@townofwindsor.com 

707-838-5322 

Town of Windsor 

http://www.townofwindsor.com&nbsp;

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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 1^st. 

Following is what’s on our list of action items that per Mark, it’s not necessary to complete by the 1^st: 

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&nbsp;

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&nbsp;

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&nbsp;

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 

URL: http://www.townofwindsor.com&nbsp;

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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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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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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 

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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,

they added records that were not related to me in anyway to make them appear to be justified in coming after me

 “Welcome to Behind the Kennel Doors, where we uncover the truth about animal services what shelters really are, what they’re not, and what life is like for the dogs who pass through them.”

 “Every year, millions of dogs enter shelters. Not all of them make it out alive.”

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When most people hear the word ‘animal shelter,’ they imagine a safe place. A refuge. A temporary stop on the way to a loving home. But the truth is far more complicated. Shelters are not sanctuaries. They are holding facilities often overcrowded, underfunded, and misunderstood. For the dogs inside, life is not filled with comfort or hope. It is filled with waiting. Waiting in kennels, waiting in fear, waiting for someone to see them before time runs out

Every shelter is different and has their own way of doing things, but a general rule is that dogs MUST be given a minimum of 72 hours before they are killed if the need to make space is there.

In many shelters, the harsh reality is that decisions about which dogs live and which dogs die often come down to perceived adoptability. It’s not always about need or fairness it’s about demand. Shelters weigh what the public is most likely to take home, who they believe has a better chance of being adopted quickly, and those judgments become the deciding factor. A young, small, or popular breed may be given more time, while seniors, large dogs, or stigmatized breeds may be euthanized simply because they’re harder to ‘get off the floor.’ In the end, customer demand shapes survival. and this is not how animal services was intended to be. instead this like so many other themes traditions, etc has been tainted by humans and interrupted in ways that convenance those interrupting the field of animal welfare.

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Two Seniors Holding On… Praying This Isn’t Their Final Destination… begging for just one more chance at life. Code: #A587508

Female, approximately 11 years old Code: #A587575 Male, approximately 15 years old San Bernardino City Animal Shelter 333 Chandler Place San Bernardino, CA 92408 Email: sbcanimalshelter@sbcity.org Phone: (909) 998-4000 Both currently housed together in: Kennel V144

the dogs above have spent 15 years together; all they know is one another clearly their lives have been turned upside down and the only thing they have left to keep their own light on inside is each other yet here they are trapped in a shelter that holds only a 63 % save rate. this shelter also has openly admitted that they spend 60 % of their budget on salaries, and this is not including a vet or tech team. now let’s assume that they spend 20 % of what is left on a vet team at least one can hope and that’s not all that much, we are now left with just 30 % of the budget and with that 30% they need to hire a tech team and care for the animals in their care. I am going to let you finish this on your own with the hope that like me you will soon come to see how badly we as humans continue to fail the animals we claim to love. I am sure that like me many if not all of those who find themselves reading this do love animals so I am hoping that you hear what I am saying and that you don’t get caught up in a sudden need to waste time trying to defend yourself love is not all cupcakes and rainbows it sometimes is doing what is hard so that those we love are able to grow. the next thing I would like you to think about is what does love mean to you. when you say I love you or I love them or I love this or that what does that mean? what experience dose what and who you love differ from what and who you do not?

there are no wrong answers, and you do not have to share with us of course if you are willing to and want to you are more than welcome to leave a comment.

for myself love is a fondness of something or someone that exceeds the tolerance acceptance and enjoyment of what and who you like. when I say ” I love you” whether it’s to my spouse, kids, a family member, or a close friend what I am saying is ” you are a part of my life, and it’s purpose, I am truly thankful to have the honor of having our paths entangled and your presence goes into completing my overall fulfillment contentment and satisfaction with my existence here on earth.” it means that I care about your thoughts, feelings, needs, dreams, wants, likes, dislikes, fears, and I want to give back the feeling of completion, I want to help in any way I might be able to in order for you to reach your goals and dreams. it means I will respect you and treat you better than how I want to be treated, and it also means that I will always be 100% honest with you I will tell you when your actions are out of alignment with manifesting your heart’s true desires. it, means that if I have it, you have it. what is mine is available to you if a time comes that you might be in need, it means that I will be there when you need someone to vent to, someone to advocate for you someone to remind you of inner worth and get you back on track.

if this seems like we took a turn off somewhere rest assured we are right on track I promise. Before we move on and I share how this is fits into the overall message I really want to take some time to think about this entry and dig deep don’t rush into saying the first thing that comes to your mind.

thank you for you taking the time to read this thank you for showing up and for your willingness to hear what I have to say.

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 couldn’t 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 did 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 wasn’t 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 to be 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 don’t want to take the road to filing a lawsuit 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 the 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 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.

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This was written in 2023 when the situation that sparked the idea to start a rescue happened. I remember how lost I felt how broken my heart was when they took my babies. I understand that there are ordinances but what do we do when they harm people? Why is it ok to cover a horror show of ripping pets away from their families up with ” its the law” Something needs to change, shelters are full everywhere and claim to be underfunded and understaffed well then how is it that they have the time and mind to take pets from their homes? No one had they right to tell someone how many dogs another person can have. I like many pet owners consider my fur babies my kids and to ask me to choose what ones to give up is no different than asking me to give up one of my kids. I ended up getting my dogs back all expect the baby puppies that were dished out before 8 weeks of age, that is a whole other post.

Today I rescue and advocate, so I help prevent what happened to me happening to others.

We are looking for individuals who love animals and who want to help stop the killing of healthy adoptable animals inside of California’s animal shelters. We are a small foster base rescue located in Sonoma County partnering with shelters throughout California with a focus on shelters in high kill areas,
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