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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Ms. Penny Rich, Chair <br />Orange County Commissioners <br />Whitted Bldg. Rm-220 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278, NC 27278 <br /> <br />24 January 2020 <br /> <br /> <br />Dear Penny, <br /> <br />January 25th marked the first day of the adoption process to find welcoming homes for <br />the Bulldogs and Mastiffs recently seized from a commercial breeding situation here in <br />Chapel Hill. The care and concern shown by our community for these dogs resulted in <br />our being able to hold a special adoption drawing. Continuing in our commitment to <br />provide education for animal wellbeing, as part of this adoption process, we offered <br />information to owner / applicants about potential Bulldog breed health concerns. <br /> <br />As we send these lucky dogs on their way to their new lives, The Orange County Animal <br />Services Advisory Board and the staff of Orange County Animal Services sends most <br />sincere thanks to Commissioners, county staff , Animal Services volunteers and <br />community members who helped to make this rescue such an outstanding success. <br /> <br />Because of the help and support of all, we were not only able to rescue, and provide safe <br />shelter for these dogs, we were also able to see that their medical needs were met. We <br />would like to offer special appreciation to Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager and <br />Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager; staff attorneys in the office of the County <br />Attorney, Assistant District Attorney Anna Orr, and Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood, and to <br />their staff who worked along with us to help create this happy outcome. <br /> <br />Best wishes to all, <br /> <br /> <br />Amanda Schwoerke, JD, Chair Bob Marotto, Director <br />Animal Services Advisory Board Orange County Animal Services <br /> <br />