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RES -2020 - 020 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS ANIMAL COMMUNITY RESOLUTION <br /> WHEREAS , cats and dogs provide companionship to and share the homes of thousands of <br /> individuals in Orange County ; and <br /> WHEREAS , there is a strong and progressive tradition of animal protection and animal welfare in <br /> Orange County ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County Animal Services is recognized for its achievements and innovation as a <br /> result of the commitment the County has made to providing excellent services for residents and their <br /> animals ; and <br /> WHEREAS , a significant development in the field of animal services and animal welfare in recent <br /> years has been the development of a perspective committed to creating a socially conscious animal <br /> community ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the socially conscious animal community perspective is important to the evolution of the <br /> field of animal service and animal welfare and its practice in our own and other communities ; and <br /> WHEREAS , this perspective strives to place every healthy and safe animal that ends up in a shelter <br /> or rescue , advance the health and safety of our communities , provide thoughtful leadership and <br /> public policy , and involve all sectors in promoting animal welfare and the human - animal bond ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and staff believes that the socially conscious animal <br /> community approach is already evident in the mission and operation of Orange County Animal <br /> Services and its relationship with the community ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and staff believes there is value in working toward <br /> making Orange County an even more socially conscious animal community with active involvement <br /> from community partners stakeholders and others ; and <br /> WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and staff believe that doing so will foster a culture of <br /> transparency , strengthen mutual respect , and encourage the community to further promote animal <br /> welfare and the human - animal bond ; <br /> NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners declares Orange <br /> County , North Carolina as a socially conscious animal community and calls upon the people of the <br /> County to observe this declaration as part of their relationship with County services and entities . <br /> THIS THE 7t" DAY OF April 2020 . <br /> ¢�4 1X 4 <br /> Penny Rich , Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />