Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:43:26 +0000
From: Michael Zelek <>
Subject: Upcoming Animal Services Stakeholders Forum
Chatham County Animal Services will hold a Stakeholders Forum July 31st in Pittsboro. Details are included in the agenda below. The forum will include a presentation entitled, “Euthanasia: Myths, Misinformation, and Prevention Strategies.” The forum is open to the public and residents interested in animal related topics.
Chatham County Animal Services Stakeholders Forum
Thursday July 31, 2014 – 6:00 -8:00 pm
Dunlap Classroom -Pittsboro
AGENDA
I. Welcome and Introductions
A. Chatham County Health Director- Layton Long
B. Chatham County Animal Services Director- Leigh Anne Garrard
C. New Staff
II. Overview of Stakeholders Forums
A. Animal Control Advisory Committee
B. Stakeholder Forum Purpose
C. Schedule, Topics and other information
III. Administrative Reports
A. Shelter Report/Service Request Report – Leigh Anne Garrard
III. Updates on Animal Services Activities
A. Policy Updates
a. Stakeholders Policy
b. Firearms Policy
c. Service Request Response Policy
d. Spay Neuter Subsidy Policy
B. Revised Ordinance – Implementation Report
C. Animal Appeals Board
a. Membership
b. Activities
VI. Presentation and Discussion:
Presentation: Animal Shelter Euthanasia
Chatham County Animal Services Director Leigh Anne Garrard will present on euthanasia in shelters. The presentation will include common myths, misinformation, procedures and why is it is necessary in open admission shelters.
Discussion: How do we as a community work together to reduce the need for euthanasia?
Next Meeting: Meetings will be held Quarterly
Oct. 30th 2014 6-8pm
January 29th 2015 6-8pm
April 30th 2015 6-8pm