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ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Anima(Services
1601 Eubanks Road I Chapel Hill, NC 27516 1 phone: (919)942-7387 1 fax: (919)918-2393
http://orangecountync.gov/departments/animalservices
January 2, 2019
To: Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager and Board of County Commissioners
From: Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director
Re: Update Regarding Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant
Staff has prepared a brief update about the annual Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant in response to a request
for information about the award that you received. This is the third year we have administered the $500 annual
award to honor the memory and many good works of Pat Sanford, Executive Director of Orange County Animal
Protection Society during its heyday.
Staff would recall that the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award has been possible by a generous donation from
Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter(FOCUS). In 2016, FOCAS made a $5000 donation to Orange County
Animal Services with the understanding that the funds would be used to make a $500 annual award over a
period of ten years. These funds are now managed by Animal Services and funds for the 2018 award are part of
the department's approved operating budget.
Each year since it was created in 2016 the number of applications for the award has increased and this year
there were four(4) applications. They came from varied animal organizations each of which, in its own way,
serves pets and recreational animals in Orange County. In accordance with the concept plan for the award, all
applications were reviewed by a committee consisting of three members of the Animal Services Advisory Board
and two staff identified by the Animal Services Director.
The recipient of this year's award is Hope Animal Rescue. Hope Animal Rescue has an outstanding record of
working with Orange County Animal Services (among other organizations)to rehome animals with special
medical needs. Most of these animals would otherwise be euthanized and Hope plans to use the award to
further its efforts with other animals from Orange County Animal Services in the coming year.
Hope Animal Rescue will receive the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award at the January 16, 2019 meeting of the
Animal Services Advisory board. This is the second year of the award being made in this manner as opposed to
the first year when the award was made at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners because the award
was being inaugurated.
The other award applicants have already received a notification letter. Also, staff hopes to meet with one
applicant in 2015 as there is an opportunity to partner with that organization to meet some of the needs it
identified in its applications independently of the award.
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Everyone involved continues to be very proud to Pat Sanford Annual Animal Welfare Award. There is a strong
sense that award brings recognition community members and stakeholders who contribute to the welfare of
animals in Orange County and beyond. Similarly,the award may be as it is this year an opportunity to
appreciate as well as support the community partnerships that are critical to the continuing vitality and success
of Orange County Animal Services.
If there are any specific questions, finally, please don't hesitate to refer them to me.
Cc: Maureane Hoffman, MD, Ph.D., Chair,Animal Services Advisory Board
Andi Morgan,Animal Services Assistant Director
Attachments: Pat Sanford Annual Animal Welfare Award Concept Plan
Pat Sanford 2018 Animal Welfare Grant Application
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The Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant
Concept Plan
June 2016
1) The Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant was established in 2016 in honor of Pat Sanford and her
support of animal welfare in Orange County. Grants may be made annually and the total
amount of grants each year is limited to no more than$500. Absent additional donations the
program should continue for a period of 10 years (2016-2025)with a maximum amount of$500
awarded per year.
2) Grants may be made for a wide range of pilot or seed projects, or to supplement other programs,
projects and grants,provided that they directly support companion animals in Orange County,
including those animals servicing recreational or therapeutic purposes. Grants may be made to
individuals as well as organizations, within these guidelines.
3) Grants will be awarded through an open process on the basis of submitted applications. An
approved application must be used and applications will be posted on the Animal Services
website and otherwise be brought to the attention of the community.
4) Awards will be made by a committee consisting of three (3)members of the Animal Services
Advisory Board, the Animal Services Director, and an Animal Services staff member designated
by the Animal Services Director. The committee will make its evaluations on the basis of the
contributions of a proposed project to companion animals in Orange County.
5) Animal Services staff is responsible for making an annual announcement about the grant
application process and communicating with prospective applicants. This announcement will
be made no later than August 15 of each year and will be made using multiple modalities,
including the Animal Services webpage and Facebook page.
6) October 15 is the deadline for submitting a grant application, either electronically or via mail,
and the award committee will make a final decision no later than November 15. Animal
Services staff will inform the grant recipient, arrange receipt of the grant, and announce the
grant winner in a press release.
7) Modifications of the award program may be made by the Animal Services Advisory Board in
coordination with the Animal Services Director. Modification may include the awarded amount
of annual grants in the event that additional donations are received to support the Pat Sanford
Animal Welfare Grant.
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Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant
A generous donation in honor of Pat Sanford has made possible a grants program
to support animal welfare in Orange County. These grants can be used for a wide
range of pilot or seed projects or to supplement other programs, projects, and
grants which support companion animals, including those animals servicing recrea-
tional or therapeutic purposes.
Sanford is the former Executive Director of the Animal Protection Society of Or-
ange County (APS), where she served for 17 years until her retirement in 2002.
During her time at APS, she implemented many important programs, including a
huge push for spay/neuter to combat the county's growing pet overpopulation
problem. During her tenure, she helped expand the size and capacity of the APS
twice, grew its budget and resources, and created a wildlife rehabilitation compo-
nent that would carry on beyond her retirement.
Sanford was a major voice for humane animal euthanasia in North Carolina, push-
ing for euthanasia by injection over the use of carbon monoxide. She acknowledged
that many of those ultimately euthanized had come from less than ideal back-
grounds with hard lives and deserved a compassionate end when euthanasia was
the only option.After her retirement, Sanford continued her work for Orange
County animals and, for several years, served on the county's Animal Services Ad-
visory Board.
Ms. Sanford's accomplishments in the field of animal welfare are vast and her con-
tributions helped Orange County become and remain one of the leading counties in
the state and country for animal placement, recovery, and overall well-being. The
grants awarded in her honor support efforts that exemplify the same dedication
and commitment to animal welfare in Orange County. Grant awards are currently
limited to a maximum of$500 annually and applications must be received by Octo-
ber 15t''9 2018.
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Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant Application
Orange County Animal Services
Orange County, North Carolina
Submission Deadline: October 151h, 2018
Contact: Tenille Fox at tfoxkoran eg countync.gov
Application Date:
Applicant's Name:
Organization (if applicable):
Contact Information:
Name of Individual Responsible for Grant Activities:
Address:
Phone Number: email:
Web address (if applicable):
Fax:
Purpose & Objectives: What do you want to accomplish with this grant? How specifically will it
directly impact the welfare of companion, recreational, and therapeutic animals in Orange County?
Please describe if this grant is being used to help obtain other funding or grants (such as seed or
pilot) or to supplement other funding. (250 words maximum on an attached page, double spaced)
Complete the Following Table of Grant Activities
Grant Activities Measureable Outcomes (how Timeline for
(what specifically will you do to meet the will you know if achieved?) Grant Activities
grant purpose/objectives?)
Budget: Amount of funding requested (maximum $500)
When do you anticipate project completion?
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Complete the Following Itemized Project Bud et
Item Use Amount
Describe on an attached sheet in fewer than 250 words or in the space below why you believe you
are qualified to carry out the proposal above.
I certify to the best of my knowledge, that all information included in this project is correct.
Signature:
Grant awards will be announced in November 2018. Awardees acknowledge that receipt of this
grant allows Orange County to use their story to further public awareness of the Pat Sanford
Animal Welfare Grant program.
Revised July 2018