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Information Items: OCAS Developments from Director, Dr. Strong <br /> 1. OCAS received Petrie Grant again for$15,000 to support spay/neuter. Looking for more <br /> partnerships for low cost spay/neuter in the area. Dr. Jarred and Melissa Ramirez- <br /> Grimaldi working on this. <br /> 2. It is currently Vet Assistant Appreciation week <br /> 3. New Animal Control officer started recently and there is still 1 vacant Animal Control <br /> officer position due to recent resignation received <br /> 4. Assistant Director Greg Ceseretti is doing well and working remotely for medical reasons <br /> currently. <br /> 5. 7 active court cases currently, which is taking a lot of time for staff and attorneys. <br /> 6. Working on getting DEGA into Orange County to help with pets of Meals on Wheels <br /> clients in northern Orange County; Kindred Heart Animal Hospital Mobile Service is <br /> providing this service in southern Orange County. <br /> 7. Canine influenza public service announcements being made in Orange County. Currently <br /> Wake County is having an outbreak and their shelter had to close for 35 days as a result. <br /> 8. Had excellent session for resiliency training with a counselor to help with staff stress <br /> recently and this was well received. The common stressors are: meeting the expectations <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />