Placer County Grand Jury • 2000-2001

Placer County Animal Control Complaint 2000b-36

Published: March 05, 2001 11 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1
The Auburn shelter facility is inadequate to meet the existing and future needs of this rapidly growing County. Animal Control management stated that completion of a new facility is expected in three to five years. The Grand Jury commends Placer County for its commitment to building larger and more modern shelter facilities within the next few years.
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R1
The Grand Jury recommends that the Placer County Board of Supervisors ensure that expansion of animal control shelter operations into new facilities continues to be a high priority on the list of pending capital improvements.
F2
Animal Control does not currently employ a licensed veterinarian or qualified veterinary technician, nor have one on retainer.
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R2
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors allocate funds to allow Animal Control to either hire or retain the services of a licensed veterinarian or qualified veterinary technician at the shelter facilities.
F3
Animal Control does not have a quarantine infirmary for cats.
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R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the County allocate space to be used exclusively for sheltering and treating cats that require quarantine to prevent transmission of disease to healthy animals.
F4
Animal Control does not perform heartworm tests on incoming animals.
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R4
The Grand Jury recommends that Animal Control contract with a service or obtain training to perform heartworm testing on all dogs and cats upon arrival at the shelters. Animals who test positive for the disease should be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian or qualified veterinary technician to determine the best course of treatment.
F5
The Animal Control Program Manager has recently started monitoring the numbers of animals housed, treated and destroyed. The Grand Jury commends him for his proactive approach to management of animal control operations.
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R5
The Grand Jury recommends that the Animal Control Program Manager continue his current efforts to track and analyze information pertaining to the health and welfare of homeless animals in Placer County. The results of the analyses should be used to improve the services offered by Animal Control.
F6
Placer County Code 6.20 (Animal Impoundment) is not in compliance with sections of the California Penal Code, Civil Code, and Food and Agriculture Code.
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R6
The Grand Jury recommends County Code be brought into compliance with State law as quickly as possible.
F7
Animal Control policies and procedures are incomplete.
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R7
The Grand Jury recommends Animal Control policies and procedures be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect changes in State law, County ordinances, and/or management policies. They should address all aspects of animal control.
F8
There is no public advisory board within Placer County to provide oversight of Animal Control activities and facilities.
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R8
The Grand Jury recommends that the County solicit participation from community members on a public advisory board that would serve as a liaison between the citizens of Placer County and Animal Control. Respondents Placer County Animal Control Program Manager Placer County Board of Supervisors Placer County Department of Health & Human Services Director Placer County Environmental Health Director Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Health Officer RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable James D. Garbolino Presiding Judge, Superior Court County of Placer Historic Courthouse 101 Maple Street Auburn, CA 95603 EXHIBIT 1, EXHIBIT 1, EXHIBIT 1, EXHIBIT 2, EXHIBIT 2,