HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2020-020 Resolution regarding Orange County becoming a Socially Conscious Animal Community RES -2020 - 020
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS ANIMAL COMMUNITY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS , cats and dogs provide companionship to and share the homes of thousands of
individuals in Orange County ; and
WHEREAS , there is a strong and progressive tradition of animal protection and animal welfare in
Orange County ; and
WHEREAS , Orange County Animal Services is recognized for its achievements and innovation as a
result of the commitment the County has made to providing excellent services for residents and their
animals ; and
WHEREAS , a significant development in the field of animal services and animal welfare in recent
years has been the development of a perspective committed to creating a socially conscious animal
community ; and
WHEREAS , the socially conscious animal community perspective is important to the evolution of the
field of animal service and animal welfare and its practice in our own and other communities ; and
WHEREAS , this perspective strives to place every healthy and safe animal that ends up in a shelter
or rescue , advance the health and safety of our communities , provide thoughtful leadership and
public policy , and involve all sectors in promoting animal welfare and the human - animal bond ; and
WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and staff believes that the socially conscious animal
community approach is already evident in the mission and operation of Orange County Animal
Services and its relationship with the community ; and
WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and staff believes there is value in working toward
making Orange County an even more socially conscious animal community with active involvement
from community partners stakeholders and others ; and
WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and staff believe that doing so will foster a culture of
transparency , strengthen mutual respect , and encourage the community to further promote animal
welfare and the human - animal bond ;
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners declares Orange
County , North Carolina as a socially conscious animal community and calls upon the people of the
County to observe this declaration as part of their relationship with County services and entities .
THIS THE 7t" DAY OF April 2020 .
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Penny Rich , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners