Specifications include, but are not limited to: As Collier County’s only open admission animal shelter, Domestic Animal Services (DAS) is responsible for the care of nearly 6,000 animals per year. Animals are impounded at the shelter in several different ways: stray animals, owner surrendered animals, confiscated or safe keeping animals. These animals come to DAS in various conditions: injured, unhealthy, immature and moribund. For even seemingly healthy animals, there is basic care that is necessary on arrival to the shelter. There are numerous resources that need to be used to provide care that include, but are not limited to: immunizations, deworming, monthly preventatives, husbandry practices, microchipping, medication, sterilization surgeries, emergency services and surgeries, laboratory diagnostics, radiology services, dentistry procedures, surgical services, hospitalization, ICU, specialty care, analgesic protocols, nutritional support, behavior modification and medical specialty surgeries and consultations including follow up treatment as needed. DAS also acts as the enforcement agency for the county and responds to complaints and ensures vaccination and licensing compliance in addition to other animal-related laws. Officers also investigate animal cruelty and abandonment cases, and process dangerous dog declarations. Criminal investigations require examination of animals by veterinary professionals in order to document their findings pertaining to animal health and welfare. It may also require necropsy examinations and reports to determine the cause of death. In addition to dogs and cats, DAS treats and houses reptiles, avian species and livestock. With the varied species, specialty services by veterinarians with expertise with these animals are necessary. In order for DAS to provide standards of care for animals, we need to utilize relief veterinarians, local and regional veterinary clinics and practices, specialty clinics and practices, and humane societies.