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From: Samantha Cristos
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2023 9:37 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: CONDITIONAL Support of Bill 22
support Bill 22 only if it contains the following:
1. NACA(National Animal Control Assoc)did an assessment 21 years ago making solid recommendations that were
NEVER implemented. One strong recommendation was to have an Oversight Committee due to the many infractions
causing the off the charts Kill-Rates of the pet species animals. This new agency MUST have oversight made up of one
person from each district who are involved with animal welfare.
2.The current Animal Laws must change, otherwise it will be business as usual. Currently, a stray, unlicensed dog can be
killed within 48 hours of impound. It takes 5-7 days for rescue organizations to find an owner and reunite the pet with
the owner. 48 hours is not enough time.
3.The new agency's charter must include Animal Population Management--humane measures, such as, spay/neuter,
Trap/Neuter/Return,Adoptions,Transports, etc which typically are not included in any laws. IF the new agency only
follows the laws as their charter,just like HPD/AC is doing now, animals will still die at a high rate and pet owners will be
wondering what happened to their beloved family member who strayed away during a storm or during fireworks--never
to be seen again.
Samantha A. Cristos
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sRef. ate FEB - 7 2023