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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 8 findings
F1
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All Butte County Animal Control shelters have capable, dedicated personnel. They are all highly devoted to the well-being of the animals in their care. Kennels appeared adequate in size according to GSCAS (2010). The shelters in Oroville, Chico, and Gridley/Biggs seemed adequate in relation to need, and these facilities’ maintenance and renovations were up-to-date. CHICO
F2
Page 24
The Chico Animal Shelter building lacks a separate, hygienic space away from animal contact areas where personnel and volunteers can take scheduled lunch/coffee breaks. OROVILLE/COUNTY
F3
Page 24
This is an exceptionally well-managed shelter. The animals have clean and spacious kennels. There is adequate separation of the species, as recommended by the GSCAS (2010), and there is proper quarantine space for sick animals. The facility is well-supplied, and has an active fundraising program to help support humane services for animals it shelters. GRIDLEY/BIGGS
F4
Page 24
This shelter’s dog run is small compared to others and may not provide adequate exercise or play time for larger dogs, or small groups of dogs who might socialize well. PARADISE
F5
Page 24
The Paradise facility is small and in need of renovation and expansion.
F6
Page 24
There needs to be greater separation of cats and dogs, especially for the well-being of cats.
F7
Page 24
Sick animals need to be quarantined more effectively from healthy animals.
F8
Page 24
The Paradise shelter hours during which it is open to the public for adoption and other services are inadequate compared to other shelter facilities.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 24Chico: The Grand Jury recommends that the City of Chico provide a clean, separate space for employees and volunteers to have animal-contact-free lunch/coffee breaks.
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R2Page 24Gridley/Biggs: The Grand Jury recommends that the joint communities provide a larger dog run to accommodate larger dogs, provide more space for exercise and play, and allow for small groups of well-socialized dogs to interact. 5 2015/2016 Butte County Grand Jury Report
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R3Page 25Paradise: The Grand Jury recommends that the Town of Paradise provide adequate funding for the updating, enlarging, and renovating of the local animal shelter.
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R4Page 25Paradise: The Grand Jury recommends the shelter provide greater physical separation between dogs and cats.
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R5Page 25Paradise: The Grand Jury recommends the shelter provide greater physical separation between sick animals and healthy animals.
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R6Page 25Paradise: The Grand Jury recommends that the animal shelter increase its hours of operation to include time that is more convenient for the public. RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the following response is required: Gridley City Council: respond to F4 and R2 Paradise Town Council: respond to F5 and R3 Paradise Police Department: respond to F6, F7, F8, R4, R5, and R6