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1 <br /> .• <br /> problem is not just in Orange County, but a statewide problem and is extre <br /> complex. The natiOnal average for shelters handling pets is $15 per pet, <br /> animal shelters are presently handling between 4,000 and 5,000 pets per 17( <br /> somebody has to bitp the bullet and force irresponsible pet owners to i <br /> responsibility for he actions of their animals. <br /> Dr . Robert Gre4berg noted that this Ordinance will pose no problem for <br /> owner who has dogsthat happen to wander from the owner 's property c <br /> another. But, it will take care of the vast problems in the northern <br /> southern parts of the County. <br /> Dr . Vanstee, a 4eterinarian, noted that people have rights to own anim <br /> and dogs have rights to be exercised, but others who take daily walks a <br /> should have the right not to be injured by dogs. Animal owners have <br /> responsibility to provide human care to animals. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit gave to the Clerk two letters received from reside] <br /> of the County in support of the Animal Control Ordinance. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, <br /> committee, to inciude the County Attorney, Health Director, and <br /> representative from the Animal Protection Society (possibly Dr . Greenberg) , <br /> consider the proposed changes and comments heard at the two public hearings a <br /> bring back a documerit to consider for action at the first meeting in Octobe <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 5; Noes,' O. <br /> There was discussion regarding possible conflict of State laws relative i <br /> hunting dogs. <br /> Commissioner Whitted noted that the Ordinance, if adopted, will be appli( <br /> countywide. <br /> D-2 One-Half_ Cent Sales Tax <br /> Commissioner Whittled noted that the Board has received a resolution fro <br /> the Town of Chapel Hull correspondence from Carrboro and the Orange Count <br /> Schools as well as having had communication with Dr. Mayor and Mr. Caldwell o <br />