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e ANIMAL PRO I=CTION SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY POST OFFICE BOX 1304 s CHAPEL HILL . NORTH CAROLINA 27514 lu TELEPHONE 91 9-9& 7- 7 3 8 3 Based on its long record of performance and its interest in all aspects of animal control, the Animal P otection- Society of Orange County believes that it is the agency best qualified to ope ate the Orange County Animal Shelter, as outlined in the original proposal submitted to the governing boards of Chapel Hill and Orange County on September 15, 1977. Major areas of support which APS is uniquely prepared to provide are set out below and are contingent upon APS management of the shelter. I. APS has earned the public's trust and would serve as a buffer for local government by handling the public's animal related problems. I.I. APS can m I a available a pool of volunteers to assist when needed. III. In a county-wide animal control effort, APS can provide proven expertise and the in erest of the entire organization to whom an effective program has highest priority. The goal of APS would be a progressive, cost-effective, and complete animal control program which would include educating the public toward responsible pet ownership and reducing the animal surplus through well planned spaying and neutering programs. IV. APS would erate the shelter according to written procedures that have been carefully d veloped over the past several months. These procedures, which cover all a pects of operating a shelter and participating in an overall animal control program, are based upon actual- experience of APS members in handling animal related problems over a long period of time and are consistent with guidelines developed by national humane organizations. Following these standards of procedure will minimize problems in both shelter operations and complaints from the public. V. APS has off red an estimated contribution of $159000 to cover costs of equipping tie shelter with kennel cages, cleaning equipment, a freezer, water and flied contrai.ners, and office furnishings. Furthermore, APS offers an annual contribution of $10000 - $11,000 toward shelter operation. These contributions would represent considerable savings for the taxpayer and are tanfible demonstration of APS's responsible commitment to support an effectiv tcountywide animal control, program. APS is also in a position to attract ax deductible donations for the shelter. In addition, the use of APS vo1 steers will provide added services to the public in areas such as its rout ne lost-and-found and adoption program.