Placer County Grand Jury
• 2001-2002
Placer County Animal Shelter Background/Summary The 2000-01 Grand Jury toured the Placer County Animal Shelter at
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Though no definite timeline has been established at this time, plans are underway to improve the existing shelter at DeWitt Center by relocating the cat area to another part of the shelter. The cats are now housed in stainless steel cages that can be moved easily.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Move ahead as quickly as possible to relocate the housing for cats to a less stressful area and provide a quarantine area.
F2
The DeWitt kitchen area is not large enough for the preparation of the necessary quantity of animal food. There is also limited storage space for the food and supplies throughout the facility.
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R2
Continue with plans to enlarge the kitchen workspace/storage area for more efficient use.
F3
There are water drainage problems at the rear of the DeWitt Center creating unsafe conditions in the large animal corral. This is partly due to water runoff from cleaning the inside cages area, but there is also runoff from a privately owned project located to the northeast which drains onto the shelter property.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Continue with plans to divert the indoor water runoff away from the large animal corral and other outdoor areas. In addition, the county should work with the neighboring parties on a solution to the outdoor water runoff problem as quickly as possible in order to avoid disease and injury to animals confined in the corral area.
F4
The facility at DeWitt is outdated, overcrowded and does not provide adequate workspace for staff or proper housing for the animals.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Continue to improve the existing facility while moving ahead with plans for a new shelter as quickly as possible in order to provide improved working conditions and a humane environment for animals. All of the ongoing improvements will correct some of the more immediate problems, but they should be viewed as only temporary measures until a totally new facility is constructed.
Commendations 1
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CM1The Tahoe Vista facility has implemented a successful “Adopt a Pet” program and is to be commended for the large community based volunteer group it has recruited as well as its responsible euthanasia policy. The DeWitt facility is to be commended for its extended public access hours for adoptions and its ongoing work with private agency and animal advocacy groups. 2001-2002 Placer County Grand Jury Final Reports 44 Respondents Placer County Board of Supervisors Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Health and Human Services Director Placer County Facilities Department RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable James D. Garbolino Presiding Judge of the Superior Court County of Placer Historic Court House 101 Maple Street Auburn, CA 95603 2001-2002 Placer County Grand Jury Final Reports 45
No Responses Found 1
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