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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Glenn E. Howell, Animal Services Director
Date:	February 24, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Proclaiming February 24, 2009, as "Spay Day USA 2009"

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/24/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Jan Millar (925) 335-8370

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 24, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT attached Resolution 2009/ 1 proclaiming February 24, 2009, national "Spay Day USA 2009" in Contra Costa County and to observe and recognize responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals by encouraging the citizens of the County to have their pets spayed or neutered.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

"Spay Day USA" was organized by the Doris Day Animal Foundation in February 1995 to offer solutions for pet overpopulation. "Spay Day USA" takes place each year on the last Tuesday of February.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

"Spay Day USA" is America's first and only national day of action to promote the spaying or neutering of pets. During "Spay Day USA," veterinarians and their staff, animal welfare professionals, business owners, and citizens join forces nationwide to provide spay/neuter services and to promote spay/neuter as an essential component of good pet health care, as well as an effective and humane means of decreasing the euthanasia of homeless animals in shelters.