Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
ITEMS NOT LISTED BY COUNTY <br />A myriad of miscellaneous equipment is needed in the operation of the animal shelter. <br />Below is a list of just some of those items that must be purchased. <br />1. Microscope used in detecting worms in animals. <br />2. Centrifuge used in processing blood work. <br />3. Walk-on scale used to determine weight of dogs. <br />4. Baby scales (3), used in monitoring weight gain or loss in kittens and in weighing cats. <br />5. Computerized cash register with program. <br />6. Stethoscopes, scalpels, and other miscellaneous surgical devices used in treatment of <br />animals. <br />7. Several sets of muzzles, leashes, etc. <br />8. Restraining cages and devices to protect the animal and employee. <br />9. Variously-sized portable kennels for transport of animals to surgery, cleaning in cat rooms, <br />etc. <br />10. At least 8 catch poles to handle loose or dangerous animals. <br />11. Cleaning scoops, buckets, rolling platforms, scrapers, etc. These must be available to use <br />in every area of the shelter. <br />12. Tranquilizer injection poles, nets, and other items used to safely sedate or capture animals. <br />13. Traps for rent to citizens to capture animals at their home. <br />The above items, along with many more miscellaneous needed items, will cost approximately <br />$10,000. <br />No mention has been made of vehicles. <br />Two vans are needed for the following: <br />1. E.A.R.S. service. This is a fully stocked unit that is always left stocked and ready for <br />emergencies and is used on a regular basis nights and weekends. <br />2. Transportation of supplies, including food, cleaning supplies, office supplies, etc. This same <br />vehicle is used in transporting animals to and from surgery and transporting to and from <br />offsite adoption centers. <br />One pick-up truck is currently supplied by the County for body disposal and is still necessary <br />with the two vans. <br />The two vans could be purchased used for approximately $22,000. <br />COUNTY HSOC <br />Sub-Total <br />SHELTER AND OFFICE EQUIPTMENT <br />$$8,596 <br />$94,398 <br />Items not listed b Count $10,000 <br />Vehicles $22,000 <br />Interim cost $10,000 <br />TOTAL $88,596 $136,398 <br />Because of all the extra expense and time associated with purchasing all the above, <br />we believe it would be in the County's best interest to negotiate with the APS to purchase <br />everything (supplies, cages, vehicles, etc.) and inventory every item upon agreement and <br />before assuming control on January 1. There may still be some items needed for <br />upgrading the equipment, but these costs would be minimal compared to purchasing <br />everything. Estimated additional cost would be less than $5,000. <br />33 <br />