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29 <br /> 1 Between 1979 and 2004,the Animal Protection Society of Orange County(changed to Paws4ever <br /> 2 in 2008) administered the County government contract to operate animal services and its open- <br /> 3 admission animal shelter, providing rescue, health exams, humane care, nutritional food, disease <br /> 4 and parasite control, and veterinary care for sick or injured animals arriving in its care. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 On July 1, 2004, Orange County assumed responsibility for providing animal services, and on <br /> 7 June 1, 2009, Orange County Animal Services opened the current location on Eubanks Road in <br /> 8 Chapel Hill. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 Over the last two decades, Animal Services has shifted its focus from simply placing animals to <br /> 11 also supporting pet owners in the community and empowering families to keep their pets. To help <br /> 12 with this, Animal Services offers several safety net resources, such as a pet food pantry, spay <br /> 13 and neuter vouchers, and veterinary assistance. In March 2025, Animal Services opened the <br /> 14 Orange County Community Animal Clinic, allowing staff to provide care to owned animals, further <br /> 15 increasing the ability to support community members and keep pets with their families. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Staff estimates that approximately 12,550 pet owners in Orange County may need low-cost <br /> 18 veterinary services, which are now provided through the Community Animal Clinic. The goal is for <br /> 19 this clinic to become self-sustaining through donations, grants, and payment by those clients who <br /> 20 can pay. From July to December 2025, staff provided care to 122 pets through the Clinic. The <br /> 21 Clinic has recently received a $79,552 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of <br /> 22 Cruelty to Animals. This grant will cover operational costs this year. Staff plans to propose an <br /> 23 additional veterinary health care technician position for approval. Through a separate item on this <br /> 24 same February 17, 2026 Business meeting agenda, staff is requesting approval of an updated <br /> 25 fee schedule for various Clinic fees. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Staff has attached information on Animal Services' history, and will provide a presentation at the <br /> 28 meeting on the current services and programs, including the Community Animal Clinic, and staff's <br /> 29 proposed future plans and goals. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Elizabeth Overcash,Animal Services Director, made the following presentation: <br /> 32 <br /> 33 Slide #1 <br /> Orange County <br /> AnimaL Services <br /> ORANGE COUNTY NC Current Activities and Future Goals <br /> ANIMAL <br /> SERVICES <br /> 34 <br /> 35 <br /> 36 <br />