A vote on the "Volunteer"" program, for the Animal Control Shelter, postponed until 12/19/06
Peter Heimbigner, Animal Control Supervisor, stated that the Lassen Humane Society (not affiliated with the National Humane Society) has withdrawn the offer to supply volunteers and are not interested in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding to help at the Animal Shelter in Susanville.
Mr. Heimbigner also told the Supervisors that a new Animal Control Officer has been hired and the Data processing person should be in place soon.
Lassen Animal Rescue founder, Eileen Spencer, (who has been soliciting the Board for this Volunteer Program for over six months) told the Board of Supervisors that they are very interested in a MOU. She stated that their volunteers will be "fully trained" to assist staff at the Lassen Animal Shelter.
Spencer told the Board that Lassen Animal Rescue has a member, Suzanne Monroe, that is a "Noah's Wish" Volunteer and would act as the liaison with the Animal Control Staff. Noah's Wish is the international animal rescue group, based in California, that set up and mobilized the huge rescue effort in Slidell, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. They were able to save thousands of stranded animals.
PROPOSED LASSEN COUNTY ANIMAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Lassen County softens its position on Volunteers
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors has
decided to place the
animal shelter
"volunteer"
issue on their December 12, 2006 agenda.
It only took a week to reconsider and move forward on allowing volunteers to help the animals at the County Pound.
A VICTORY FOR THE ANIMALS
No word yet, on whether or not the County will disallow animal foster care homes yet?
December 3, 2006
Lassen County moves to shut down all animal "foster care" homes.
THIS IS AN OBSCENE ACT BY LASSEN COUNTY
Richard Simon, Lassen County Chief Planner (530-251-8269), sent out letters on November 30, 2006 that state that foster care of animals will not be allowed in private homes in Lassen County.
The NON PROFIT animal foster care programs are run by volunteers that give their time, homes and resources "free".
Happy Holidays to County Counsel, job well done ??????
This act comes after the long and unsuccessful battle to get Lassen County to agree to allow volunteers to help walk and socialize the dogs at the Lassen County Pound.
61 animals were killed between October 19 and November 19, 2006. Adoptable animals are actually killed for "kennel stress". This is the equivalent of putting a human in a closet to live after they have lived in the entire house.
Is this the solution that Lassen County Deputy Counsel, Witry, came up with?
12/1/06: Animal Control Officer, Judy Walesch stated that "The animals are better off at the shelter than in foster homes".........how can dead be better?
Will Lassen County target just the animal rescue groups or is the 4-H Club next or will Lassen County "outlaw" all non-profit groups that operate out of their homes?
"You give up decent living when you move to Lassen County. As a former Vet Tech from Santa Barbara, this is appalling.", L.R., Susanville 12/1/06
"Why doesn't the Board of Supervisors take control of their staff? This is an outrageous position they are taking" K.S. Janesville. 12/2/06
"This all sounds like someone that hates animals is behind this, to me" T.T. Susanville 12/2/06
"Small minds make stupid decisions. I have been a foster Mom for over 11 years and have seen over 231 dogs and cats come through my home to get a new chance in life. I am 81 years old and I thought I had heard everything" AC, Redding 12/2/06
"This doesn't surprise me at all. Lassen County has always been stunted in their reality of issues like this" MC, Reno 12/3/06
This move should not surprise anyone. The City of Susanville fired their Animal Control Officer in 2005. You won't find a single person in the Lassen County government that will fight for domestic animals. Lassen County has taken up an "INHUMANE" policy. There is enough shame to go around to just about everyone, including the Board of Supervisors" C.H., Susanville 12/3/06
We apologize that we are not able to publish all of your comments
November 22, 2006
61 animals killed in one month at County Animal Shelter
Sixty one animals were euthanized at the Lassen County Animal Shelter between October 19, 2006 to November 19,2006. Out of these 135 animals processed, at the Lassen County Animal Control Department, during this period only 18 were adopted. They need outside involvement !!!!!
15 were marked "adoptable"
10 cats (1 was adoptable) and four dogs (3 were adoptable) were killed on November 17, 2006.
It is against the law for any "shelter" to destroy adoptable animals
11/21/06-Lassen County Board of Supervisors will not move forward on releasing a "Volunteer" form so that volunteers can walk the dogs, socialize the animals and help find permanent homes.
