Pasco County, Florida -- Following the tragic incident where a 10-year-old family cat that got out of its home was put down by an animal control officer, Pasco County decided to re-evaluate its policies and procedures.
After its review, the County decided the officer had acted in accordance with their policies, however, they also decided to make some changes to their policies that will be implemented immediately.
They are as follows:
* There will be no euthanasia in the field by Animal Control officers.
* An attempt will be made to locate the owner in the immediate vicinity prior to transport.
* If unable to return the injured animal to its owner, the officer will either take the animal to the Land O' Lakes shelter or to a participating veterinarian, if closer, to be medically evaluated.
* If the owner is not identified through microchip, tag or neighborhood locale, and the animal has been severely injured, it will be humanely euthanized at the shelter.
* The remains of any such animals will be held at the shelter for seven days.
* We will also be conducting additional training for the staff on the new?procedures and will continue to look for additional improvements.
The County says it will evaluate the impact of these changes over the next 90 days and then determine if they will remain in effect or need further modifications. It is also inviting all Pasco County veterinarians to a forum to discuss creating a network of emergency care for when injured strays are found.
The County says it would like to use this sad experience as a teaching moment to remind all pet owners to tag, microchip or tattoo their pet, to help ensure they can be reunited if they are separated.
Right now, the shelter is currently closed as the County deals with overcrowding and lack of volunteers they desperately need to help staff care for abandoned animals. The County hopes to reopen the shelter for dog adoptions on July 23.
Source: http://zephyrhills.wtsp.com/news/news/388432-pasco-changes-animal-control-policies-procedures
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