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I field release to owner and impound fee collection for licensed dogs impounded; bite investigations; 2 quarantine activities including home checks of animals involved in bites; inspections of facilities which 3 are required to comply with the vicious dog ordinance; transportation of all injured impounded animals 4 to emergency veterinarians; issuance of citations; impounding of dead animals for disposal; response to 5 service request calls from law enforcement and city officials to assist in areas regarding suspected 6 criminal activities or zoning violations; citizen contacts to give information or advice regarding wildlife 7 or other animal concerns, not to include wildlife eradication or relocation services. 8 b. In-house field services activities shall include: assistance to citizens regarding barking 9 dogs and other nuisance complaints; advice regarding wildlife management and other issues which may 10 not require contact in the field by an officer; visits to schools and community groups to provide 11 education regarding wildlife management, responsible pet ownership and other animal control issues. 12 2. ANIMAL CARE SPECIAL SERVICES 13 a. In keeping with Public Health laws which require rabies vaccination and licensing of all 14 dogs over four (4) months old, COUNTY shall canvass residences within CITY to locate and license 15 unlicensed dogs. The number of hours of canvassing provided to CITY by COUNTY shall be prorated 16 based on available canvassing hours and Total FY 2005-06 Provisional Payments by cities receiving 17 canvassing services. Licenses shall be sold at the residence; enforcement officers will follow-up on 18 problems when necessary. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits other methods for the sale of dog 19 licenses by CITY or COUNTY. 20 b. All animal -related businesses in the jurisdiction shall be inspected twice each year and 21 in response to any complaints received to assure that facilities meet required standards. Appropriate 22 notification shall be given to CITY. In those cities which allow animal permits for private homes, 23 permits shall be issued with the approval of CITY following neighborhood investigation and inspection 24 of the home to assure that the residence has adequate facilities to maintain the requested number of 25 animals. Pet license renewals shall be processed through an automated renewal system. COUNTY will 26 process renewals and answer telephone and in -person questions regarding licensing requirements. 27 c. Low cost vaccination clinics, coordinated by Animal Care staff, will be held throughout 28 the year in various locations in the County in cooperation with the Veterinary Association. 29 3. ANIMAL CARE SHELTER SERVICES 30 a. Shelter shall receive animals from the public 365 days a year from 7:00 a.m. until 31 11:00 p.m. Stray animals shall be accepted without charge. Owners who release their animals will be 32 charged a fee. The Shelter shall be open to the public to locate lost pets or for pet adoption during hours 33 designated by COUNTY. A low cost vaccination clinic will be held the first Tuesday of each month, or 34 at such other time as designated by COUNTY, at the Shelter. 35 b. If CITY is City of La Habra or the City of Santa Ana, the Shelter shall receive animals 36 from CITY animal control officers, at times arranged by COUNTY. COUNTY shall coordinate this 37 service and notify CITY of procedures and times for receipt of these animals. 6 of 8 EXHIBIT A XACONTRACT 2005Wnim ]Care Services-Masta-05-06-HH.Dm ACSIKKO6