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