Agenda 12-5 - Information Item - Memorandum - Update Regarding Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant

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4 Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant A generous donation in honor of Pat Sanford has made possible a grants program to support animal welfare in Orange County. These grants can be used for a wide range of pilot or seed projects or to supplement other programs, projects, and grants which support companion animals, including those animals servicing recrea- tional or therapeutic purposes. Sanford is the former Executive Director of the Animal Protection Society of Or- ange County (APS), where she served for 17 years until her retirement in 2002. During her time at APS, she implemented many important programs, including a huge push for spay/neuter to combat the county's growing pet overpopulation problem. During her tenure, she helped expand the size and capacity of the APS twice, grew its budget and resources, and created a wildlife rehabilitation compo- nent that would carry on beyond her retirement. Sanford was a major voice for humane animal euthanasia in North Carolina, push- ing for euthanasia by injection over the use of carbon monoxide. She acknowledged that many of those ultimately euthanized had come from less than ideal back- grounds with hard lives and deserved a compassionate end when euthanasia was the only option.After her retirement, Sanford continued her work for Orange County animals and, for several years, served on the county's Animal Services Ad- visory Board. Ms. Sanford's accomplishments in the field of animal welfare are vast and her con- tributions helped Orange County become and remain one of the leading counties in the state and country for animal placement, recovery, and overall well-being. The grants awarded in her honor support efforts that exemplify the same dedication and commitment to animal welfare in Orange County. Grant awards are currently limited to a maximum of$500 annually and applications must be received by Octo- ber 15t''9 2018.