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:. Animal Control and Environmental Health Committee Meeting r. <br /> January 14,2000 4� <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> It was pointed out that on the adoption form it states that "outdoor only" adoptions will <br /> not happen. <br /> Ron Cammarata inquired about figures and also questioned the euthanasia program. <br /> When questioned about euthanasia, Ms. Sanford said they try to save as many animals as <br /> possible through placing ads in the paper,the internet, T.V., etc. <br /> Ms. Sanford said that the APS has kept a 'denial 'log" since the Rossi incident with the <br /> following results: <br /> - 2 denials (including the Rossis) <br /> - 2 denials(children under 6) <br /> - l denial (a bird in an apartment) <br /> Ron Cammarata pointed out that some animals (certain breeds such as Huskies, etc.) like <br /> it outdoors. <br /> Ms. Sanford said that exceptions are sometimes made if there is: <br /> - : a fenced-in yard <br /> a proper dog house <br /> - a certain amount of time is spent with the animal. <br /> „u? She said she encourages animals to spend time ,outside, but companionship is also <br /> critical. <br /> When questioned about the Rossi case, Ms. Sanford said that the Rossi's did not have a <br /> fenced-in yard at the time. Also, Mrs. Rossi did not want the dog at that time and that <br /> Mrs. Rossi agreed with the policy:, <br /> Mrs. Scarpa(a resident of Chatham) said she had adopted several animals from the APS, <br /> but was denied 2 dogs. She has several acres of land, fences and a variety of animals. <br /> Mrs. Scarpa also questioned the rule stating that you cannot adopt more than two animals <br /> at one time. The APS wants one animal to be adopted at a time and to become adapted to <br /> the family and surroundings;then return to the shelter and adopt the next one. <br /> Barry Jacobs referred to the rules of the APS. He has personally found the rules at the <br /> APS inflexible. He would like a more user-friendly way to have the APS deal with the <br /> public. <br /> Bobby Clapp (owner of one cat and one dog) also had negative comments about the <br /> policies and public treatment by members of the APS staff. Ms. Sanford agreed that <br /> there is a need for clarity on the procedures and communication with the public could be <br /> improved: <br />