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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in Solano County (Supervisor Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff's Office requests that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) has designated the second full week in April as National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. This week of appreciation is designed to give recognition to the hard-working men and women of Animal Care and Control agencies across the country who dedicate themselves to protect the health and welfare of animals and pets that are rescued from injury, disease, abuse and starvation; as well as those who enforce animal control laws, protect the public from diseases such as rabies, and who educate the public on the proper care of the community's pets.
In Solano County, staff of 30 animal care & control officers, kennel staff, contract veterinarians, clerical staff and numerous volunteers protect public safety, ensure humane treatment of animals, provide quality professional services to the public including microchipping, spay and neuter and vaccination clinics. In addition, Animal Care and Control staff respond during emergencies in the community such as wildfires or floods where they work to ensure animals stay safe and reunite lost and frightened animals with their owners. They respond to situations where domestic animals may be neglected or abused, or a dog or wild animal may have bitten or injured someone.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are minimal and included in the Department's FY2023/24 Working Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund. The costs associated with preparation ...
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