Drafter
Clerk 5/30/2007
Title
A MOTION relating to the provision of services to animals and requesting the county executive to transmit a report to include recommendations to improve the humane care of animals.
Body
WHEREAS, the survival of domestic animals is dependent on the provision of care by people, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals is of value to the citizens of King County, and
WHEREAS, King County provides shelter to domestic animals who are lost, abandoned, surrendered or unclaimed, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals in King County shelters includes the provision of medical care, treatment, rehabilitation and hygiene, and
WHEREAS, the provision of medical care to animals requires the skills of licensed veterinarians and technicians, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals in King County shelters includes the provision of temperament testing of dogs to determine whether the dogs are irreparably vicious towards humans, and
WHEREAS, the temperament testing of dogs requires the establishment of protocols and the skills of an expert who is educated and experienced in the study of canine behavior, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals in King County shelters includes the provision of nutrition that is appropriate for an animal's age and health condition, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals in King County shelters includes the provision of opportunities for socialization and exercise, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals in King County shelters includes the provision of facilities that are sanitary, well lit, ventilated and include adequate space for socialization, exercise, medical care and isolation as necessary to prevent the spread of disease and minimize stress and discomfort to animals, and
WHEREAS, the humane treatment of domestic animals in King County shelters includes the prevention of euthanasia of animals that could b...

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