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Orange County Animal Services Sheltering Practices and Philosophies 26 Animal Protection Society of Orange County - Felicite Latane Animal Sanctuary All information, including quotes, provided by Heather Brown, Director of Public Relations, Animal Protection Society of Orange County, Mission Statement: "To build a compassionate community to support and ensure the well-being of animals in Orange County and surrounding areas" As relating to the APS Adoption Center; "We are a rescue resource for local county shelters improving their adoption rates and reducing their euthanasia rates." "Our purpose is to extend support to existing county shelters not provide a shelter for public surrenders." In response to a question about the shelter being a No-Kill: "In most cases it is an impossible feat and typically, communities in the U,S. struggle with the pet overpopulation in their areas and with a solution to the problem. In APS' many years of experience in operating the county shelter, we were able to greatly reduce the number of animals euthanized through aggressive spay and neuter programs. "No Kill" is a goal for anyone who cares about animals, but is unrealistic in a county setting where accepting all stray and abandoned animals is a necessary role of government. " At present, the APS of Orange County is accepting animals from shelters in Orange, Caswell, and Chatham counties. APS staff selects animals using specific criteria, which includes temperament and socialization tests to ensure the best chances of successful adoption. From opening in October 2004 to July 2006, APS sheltered and successfully placed over 1,200 animals in permanent homes.