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Pet Friendly &Co-Located Shelters <br /> In Orange County: An Interim Report <br /> "I keep seeing these (evacuation centers) in the news...you never think you'll be needing the <br /> darn thing." <br /> - San Diego Resident after the 2007 Wildfires <br /> Current Practice in OC <br /> Co-Location Defined <br /> Co-location is where the shelter site accommodates animals <br /> as well as people at the same facility in a format is determined by the participating agencies. <br /> Illustrative Standards <br /> of Implementation <br /> The following are examples of standards implemented in other areas: <br /> • Only select species are allowed, e.g,, dogs, cats, and so-called pocket pets <br /> • Animals must be healthy and owners must present documentation to demonstrate current <br /> vaccination, <br /> • Only the owner of an animal or a pre-assigned designee may access an animal for the <br /> purpose of care and exercising the animal and only during posted hours. <br /> Advantages to Co-Location <br /> • Those who might not seek shelter because of their pets may now choose to go to shelters <br /> • Many people find comfort and relief in caring for their animals in the stressful shelter <br /> environment <br /> • Reduced load on the animal services staff and existing animal shelter facility <br /> • All materials can be stored <br /> away from the shelter site <br /> and opened only in the case <br /> of an imminent threat. <br /> CAMET Co-location <br /> Supporting Agencies <br /> State Agencies <br /> • North Carolina Division of Emergency Management <br />