I am writing to strongly urge the implementation of the existing Strategic Plan at Orange County Animal Care (OCAC). This will address and ultimately end the needless killing of adoptable/treatable dogs. This plan was developed in 2016 by animal welfare experts, JVR Shelter Strategies, at a cost of over $400K to OC taxpayers and subsequently approved by the Board of Supervisors. The plan includes recommended tactics that are currently supported by Guidelines For Standards of Care In Animal Shelters developed by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. In addition, findings of the most recent Grand Jury investigation (completed in 2023) are also consistent with the findings and recommendations made in the 2016 plan. All that is missing is appropriate action by shelter management to impleme

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