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A MOTION establishing requirements for the animal care and control disaster and emergency response plan.
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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, national experience has proven that effective response to assist domestic animals in natural and human-made disasters not only saves the lives of animals, is essential to save the lives of the people who are unwilling to leave their pets behind, and
WHEREAS, King County provides shelter for approximately twelve thousand domestic animals annually who are lost, abandoned, surrendered or unclaimed, and
WHEREAS, King County is responsible for providing animal care and control services to thirty-four contract cities, and
WHEREAS, King County must take the necessary steps to plan and prepare for both natural and human-made disasters and emergencies, and
WHEREAS, King County animal care and control will likely be designated the lead agency in coordinating animal-related disaster and emergency aid, if the county needs to respond to a natural or human-made disaster or emergency affecting domestic animals, and
WHEREAS, the King County animal care and control shelters may be directly affected by natural or human-made disasters and emergencies, and
WHEREAS, private resources in King County can assist King County animal care and control in effectively responding to natural or human-made disasters and emergencies that affect domestic animals as well as those animals in King County shelters, and
WHEREAS, expertise is available both locally and nationally on how King County's can best plan and prepare for natural and human-made disasters and emergencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. The county executive is requested to file with the clerk of the council by November 1, 2009, twelve copies of an animal care a...
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