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June 8, 1987 <br /> Shirley Marshall , Chair <br /> Orange Co. Board of Commissioners <br /> 106 E. Margaret Ln. <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear Chair Marshall : 65j) <br /> � w() <br /> I write to reiterate my support of the ban in Orange County of the <br /> steel jaw leghold trap. <br /> If those members of our county heretofore using the leghold trap <br /> could use help in changing long held habits, please work to facilitate <br /> the use of alternative forms of traps and instruction in their humane <br /> use. An individual at the May 26th hearing testified that the Animal <br /> Protection Society is willing to assist anyone wanting to use the <br /> Have-A-Heart Trap. Let us encourage cooperation among the interested <br /> parties. The use of the steel jaw leghold trap is one tradition too <br /> barbaric to condone. It is my impression that the terms of the proposed <br /> ordinance do not strongly enough prohibit use of this device. <br /> I would like to add that other portions of the proposed Animal <br /> Control Ordinance appear to be sound; in particular, the imposition of <br /> higher licensing fees for un-neutered and unspayed dogs and cats in <br /> Orange County is good policy. <br /> Thank you for your serious consideration of the proposed Animal <br /> Control Ordinance for Orange County and for your attentiveness to all <br /> speakers during the hearing on May 26th. <br /> S' rely, <br /> Marg P. Heath <br /> 405 estwood Dr. <br /> Chapel Hill , NC 27514 <br />