Advisory Panel Launced to Assist with Genesee County Animal Control Reform
Submitted by: G.R.A.C.E.
2013-03-12 00:01:02
Citizens Panel and Public will have Input into Pro-Reform Changes at Facility
Flint, MI (OPENPRESS) The Animal Control Subcommittee of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners is launching an Advisory Panel to assist them in addressing concerns related to the Genesee County Animal Control Shelter (GCAC). The panel will include members of GRACE (Genesee Residents for Animal Control Evolution) and FGCAS (Friends of Genesee County Animal Shelter). Other members of the panel will come from other animal advocate groups, rescue organizations and independent animal advocates. The meetings will be open to the public so that citizens may offer input and contribute ideas. The first meeting will be held on March 28 at 7 pm in the Commissioners Auditorium at the Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street in Flint.
Newly elected Commissioner, Mark Young, said, "The time is ripe for a citizens' advisory panel to address concerns about our county animal shelter. We are very happy to see that several positive changes at the shelter have already taken place, such as offsite adoptions and extended hours, but people have many ideas for improving the shelter and we need a forum where they can contribute freely."
Roberta Angelo, spokesperson for GRACE voiced a similar sentiment. "The changes we have seen at Genesee County Animal Control are certainly welcome and appreciated, but there is still so much work to be done. Members of the panel will make recommendations to the Board's Sub Committee by identifying and prioritizing the issues and making well-researched suggestions for resolving them. We strongly feel that this needs to be done in a public forum and at a time when most people are free to attend." As the panel works on issues and formulates solutions, these will be presented to the Sub Committee for review and implementation. No staff members of Genesee County Animal Control will sit on the panel. "We are very excited to be given this valuable opportunity to lend our voices and collective strength to the important work to be done at our county shelter," said Ms. Angelo.
Media Contact: Roberta Angelo 248-760-8844
About GRACE: Genesee Residents for Animal Control Evolution, or GRACE, is made up of concerned citizens from Genesee County, MI and the surrounding areas. Our mission to end the killing of adoptable and treatable companion animals at the Genesee County Animal Control. This will be achieved by advocating for the implementation of policies and programs in accordance with the No Kill Equation. These policies and programs will reduce population growth and increase the rates for adoption, rescue and retention of companion animals. GRACE is committed to showing that no-kill animal control practices are possible as an alternative to traditional animal shelter practices.
About FGCAS
Founded in April 2007, Friends of Genesee County Animal Shelter members are animal lovers from Genesee County and the surrounding area. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for shelter animals and reduce the kill rate at the Genesee County Animal Control/Shelter through adoption, rescue and foster care. Our goal is to help the Shelter become "Minimal Kill"
