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I <br /> ! <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br />I <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br />,I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />the Ct ty of Ram~ey, 8/85 - FA~;E 3 <br /> <br />SERVICI,:S AND (;^l'AClTll.iS(con't) <br /> <br />All animal receiving and adoption services will be available. <br /> <br />Public education programs, designed to familiarize people of <br />all ages with animal behavior and the proper care of animals <br />will be offered both on-site and at other locations throughout <br />the county on a continuing and on-going basis. <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br /> <br />The list of services to be provided is by no means exhaustive, <br />and the Society will remain sensitive and responsive to the <br />needs of the communities it serves. <br />A full-service animal shelter facility benefits the entire pop- <br />ulation of a community, not only those who own pets. Non-pet <br />owners will be served by an expected reduction in the number of <br />uncontrolled animals, a more effective rabies vaccination pro- <br />gram, and an increased awareness of responsible pet ownership <br />on the part of those who do keep pets. <br />While there will continue to be irresponsible pet owners and, <br />therefore, animal related problems, the shelter will provide <br />a direct resource to the City of Ramsey which can more effective- <br />ly address these situations than those systems now in place. <br /> <br />The Greater Anoka County Humane Society has provided programs <br />and services ~irected toward animal welfare and public educa- <br />tion since May, 1979 when it was first organized. During this time, <br />the human population increase in Anoka County has brought an <br />increased animal population and, as both populations continue <br />to grow, so does the need for an animal shelter. A shelter <br />facility is not a luxury -- it is a necessity. The shelters <br />in neighboring counties are no longer able to accept unwanted <br />animals from our area as they have done in the past; the num- <br />bers are simply too great. <br /> <br />Capital development support from the City of Ramsey will assist <br />in leveraging support from the private sector and will expedite <br />construction. We ask support from the City of Ramsey because <br />services in animal care, shelter and control are essential. <br /> <br />We appreciate your consideration and hope for your support. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />GREATER ANOKA ~OUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY <br /> <br />BERNARD J.' FE~ELL <br />Executive Director <br /> <br /> <br />