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Animal Control and Environmental Health Committee Meeting <br /> January 14,2000 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> ITEM II: Review of the contractual re ationshiR between the Animal Protection Soci <br /> and Orange County. <br /> Pat Sanford submitted: <br /> - APS "Goal Statement" including a statement regarding "Appeal Policies and <br /> Procedures" <br /> Adoption guidelines from other agencies <br /> - Short article, Togwatching' <br /> - Letter from local.veterinarian, Claudia Sheppard <br /> John Sauls explained how the APS was established in 1962 as an independent/non-profit <br /> organization. In 1978-1979, they contracted with the.APS to operate the new animal <br /> shelter,built and owned by the county: <br /> Rosemary Summers explained that this was the first step in a process that would include <br /> reviewing the actual contract between the APS and the county for operation of the animal <br /> shelter and the elements within this contract. Because of a recent citizen complaint, the <br /> review will begin with the Adoption Guidelines portion of the APS Procedures Manual <br /> that is specified in the contract. Once the Adoption Guidelines are reviewed the <br /> committee may choose to return to the overall contract. <br /> ITEM H.A. Review of APS Procedures Manual beginning with Part ,1L ,Shelter <br /> Procedures. <br /> Barry Jacobs wants the appeals process to be pointed out more and described more <br /> clearly. He also inquired if the appeals process is posted in the APS building. Pat <br /> Sanford answered that it was not. It was recommended that it should be. <br /> Chapter 11: Guidelines, page 39: Ms. Sanford said that all procedures 2,3 and 4 were <br /> brought together to the Shelter Committee and Board Members with the main objective <br /> being to cut costs and be humane. <br /> Chapter 11.6, page 40: Mr. Rossi wants the Board to seriously look at this section. <br /> Ms Sanford feels very strongly that animals should be with their families. She pointed <br /> out that outdoor pets are not housebroken, often suffer from embedded collars whereas if <br /> they were kept inside, the owner would have noticed that the collar was getting too small. <br /> Also, outside pets often suffer neglect and are more subject to parasites and rabies. She <br /> had a handout on "pack animals." According to Ms Sanford, most rescue organizations <br /> also want indoor animals. <br /> Ms. Sanford wants dogs/cats that are outside during the day brought inside at night to be <br /> with their families. <br /> iJYS. <br />