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Ordinance # G�'7-Lj�/i
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Green Sheet # 3 �878
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To
An ordinance to reduce the fee for
Animal Institutional Use from $400
to $200 to reflect actual cost.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1
Council File #
Committee: Date
Section 310.18. of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 310.18. License fee schedule.
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Notwithstanding the provision of any other ordinance or law to the contrary, the following fees are
hereby provided for all the licenses listed herein. These fees supersede all inconsistent provisions, including,
but not limited to, graduated fee provisions, in these chapters and in other ordinances and 1aws, and include
the fee for the license application as part of the license fee; provided, however, that this section does not
amend or modify sections 310.09(a) ar 310.09(d) of the Legislative Code with respect to exempt
organizations ar late fees. Pursuant to section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code, these schedules shall be
posted in the office of the director of the office of license, inspections and environmental protection. These
fees shali be effective for license renewals and new license applications occurring on and after January 1,
1995, or on the effective date of this section, whichever is later; provided, however, that with respect to all
licenses whose renewal dates occur after the effective date of this new schedule, there shall be no increases in,
nor offsets or refunds of, the existing fees paid, or due and owing.
(a) ENFORCEMENT LEVEL 1
Chapter/Section
No. License Description Fee
167 Commercial Vehicle $66.00
198.04 Keeping of animals (Exotic 66.00
Pets)
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316 Animal Foods Management 66.00
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317 Amusement Rides 66.00
323 Christmas Tree Sales 66.00
325 Ciose Out Sale 66.00
327 Dry Cleaning Pickup Station 66.00
332 Liquid Fuel Vehicle 66.00
333 Solid Fuel Vehicle 66.00
336 Private Fuel Pump 66.00
340 Mercantile Broker 66.00
345 Peddler (Solicitor/Transient) 66.00
348 Rental of Clothing & Vehicle 66.00
349 Rental of Clothes Attire 66.00
Vehicle
350.02 Rental of Hospital 66.00
Equipment
350.02 Rental ofHospital 66.00
Equipment Vehicle
351 Rental of Kitchenware 66.00
353 Roller Rinks 66.00
355A1 Secondhand Dealer- 66.00
(a) & (b) Single Location
357.03 Refuse Hauler-Each Vehicle 66.00
Over One
359 Sound Trucks & Broadcast 66.00
Vehicles
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371 Finishing Shop 66.00
361.14 Tow Truck/Wrecker Vehicle 66.00
362 Tree Trimmer-Additional 66.00
Vehicle
372 Tire Recapping Plant 66.00
376.16(d) Taxicab Driver (new) 66.00
377 Lawn Fertilizer & Pesticide 66.00
Application
380 Tanning Facility 66.00
382 Pet Grooming 66.00
409.11 Outdoor Change in Service 66.00
Area
412 Massage Center (Class B) 66.00
414 Massage Therapist 66.00
424.02 Gasoline Filling Stations 66.00
(b) ENFORCEMENT LEVEL 2
Chapter/Section
No. License Description Fee
320 Bihuninous Contractor $164.00
321.03 Rooming & Boardinghouse 164.00
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322.02 (a) &(b) Bowling Center & Pool Halls 164.00
326 Building Contractors 164.00
327 Laundry & Dry Cleaning 164.00
Plants
332 Fuel Dealers--Liquid 164.00
333 Fuel Dealers--Solid 164.00
334 Pest Control 164.00
338 House Sewer Contractors 164.00
342 Oil Bulk Storage 164.00
347 Pet Shop 164.00
352 Rental of Trailers 164.00
354 Sanitary Disposal Business 164.00
355.01(c) Secondhand 164.00
Dealer--E�ibitions
356 Sidewalk Contractors 164.00
362 Tree Trimming 164.00
364 Veterinary Clinic 164.00
365.02 Window Cleaning 164.00
367 Tattoo Parlors 164.00
378 Bed & Breakfast Residence 164.00
379 Lock Opening Services 164.00
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401 Motorcycle Dealer 164.OQ
405.02(a) Dance or Rental Ha11 164.00
406 Game Room 164.00
408 Recycling Collecrion Center 164.00
412 Massage Center (Class A) 164.00
415.04 Theaters and Movie Theaters 164.00
416 Motion Picture Drive-in 164.00
Theater
426.04 Cabaret (Class A& B) 164.00
(c) ENFORCEMENT LEVEL 3
Chapter/Section
No. License Description Fee
225.08 Firearms $317.00
324 Cigarettes 317.00
354 Sanitary Disposal Vehicle 317.00
355A1(d) Secondhand Dealer-Multiple 317.00
Dealers
357.03 Refuse Hauler & Vehicle 317.00
360.03 Public Swimming Pools 317.00
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360.03 Whirlpools 317.00
361.14 Tow Truck Operator 317.00
376.04 Taxicabs 317.00
381 Currency Exchanges 317.00
401.02(a)(1) New Motor Vehicle Dealer 317.00
401.02(a) Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer 317.00
401.02(a)(5) Secondhand Dealer Motor 317.00
Vehicle Parts
401.02(a)(2) Secondhand Motor Vehicie 317.00
Dealer
407.03 Hotel/Motel--To 50 rooms 317.00
407.03 Hotel--Each additional room 10.00
over 50
409.07.1 After Hours Food Service 317.00
412 Massage Center(Class C) 317.00
413 Conversation/Rap Parlor (A 317.00
& B)
415 Mini-Motion Picture 317.00
Theater--Adult
417.04 (1)--(6) Parking Lots 317.00
422 Motor Vehicle Saivage 317.00
Dealer
423.02(b) Auto Body Repair Garage 317.00
423.02(a) Auto Repair Gazage 317.00
427 Health Sports Clubs (Class A 317.00
& B)
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428 Steam RoomBath House (A 317.00
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(d) ENFORCEMENT LEVEL 4
Chapter/Section
No. License Description Fee
331.04 Bakery $200.00
331.04 Butcher 200.00
331.04 Catering (A)-Limited 225.00
Catering (B)-Full 425.00
Catering (C)-Add on 225.00
331.04 Day Care Food (A) 25.00
Day Care Food (B) 25.00
331.04 Food 500.00
Processor/Distributor/W areh
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331.04 Food Salvage 500.00
331.04 Food Vehicle 75.00
331.04 Food Vending Machine 15.00
Food Vending Operator 75.00
331.04 Food Wazehouse/Distributor 500.00
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Food/Boarding Facility 225.00
Food/Institutional Facility 25.00
331.04 Grocery (A) 25.00
Grocery (B) 150.00
Grocery (C)-To 2,000 sq. ft. 200.00
Grocery (D)-More than 500.00
2,OOQ sq. 8.
331.04 Mobile Food 225.00
331.04 Original Container 50.00
331.04 Restaurant (A)-0--12 seats 225.00
Restaurant (B)-More than 12 425.00
seats
Restaurant (C)-Limited 225.00
Restaurant (D)-Add on 425.00
Restaurant (E)-Extension 225.00
331.04 Special Event Food Sales- 100.00
1--3 days
Special Event Food Sales- 125.00
4--14 days
Special Event Food Sales- 150.00
Annual
Special Event Food Sales- 25.00
Fee Waived
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No. License Description Fee
409 Intoxicating Liquor
409.01(b) Liquor Catering Permit 46.00
409.05(b)(1) On-Sale--Over 200 seats $5,050.00
409.05(b)(2) On-Sale--Over 100 seats 4,650.00
409.05(b)(3) On-Sale--100 seats or less 4,200.00
409.25(b) Temporary Liquor 46.00
409 On-sale Club--Under 200 297.00
members
On-sale Club--201--500 497,00
members
On-sale Club--501--1,000 647.00
members
On-sale Club--1,001--2,000 797.00
members
On-sale Ciub--2,001--4,000 997.00
members
an-sale Club--4,001--6,000 1,997.00
members
On-sale Club--6,000+ 2,997.00
members
409.05(e) Off-Sale 1,000.00
409.07(b)(2) Sunday On-Sale 200.00
409.11(a)(8) Extension of Service 53.00
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409.15(b) Wine On-Sale 1,385.00
409.25 Temporary Wine 46.00
410.02 On-Sale Malt (Strong) 445.00
410.02 On-Sale Malt (3.2) 445.00
410.02 Off-Sale Malt 89.00
410.10(a) Temporary Malt 46.00
411.03 Entertainment--Class A 217.00
411.03 Entertainment--Class B 527.00
411.03 Entertainment--Class C 2,500.00
411.03 Entertainment Temporary 27.00
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ChapterlSection
No. License Description Fee
127 Courtesy Benches $ 20.00
167 Commercial 18.00
Vehicle--Replacement
225.08 Fireanns 317.00
278 Gambling Hall 354.00
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Music Machine 44.00
Amusement Rides to 10 301.00
Amusement Itides over 10 28.00
T. V. Units per location 28.00
331.05 Used Equipment Review Fee 42.00
341 Single Service Container 445.00
344 Pawn Shops 2,500.00
345 Transient Merchant 65.00
376.16 Taa�icab Driver Renewal 21.00
Taxicab Driver Duplicate 6.00
TaYicab Duplicate Plate 16.00
391 Soliciting Funds--Tag Days 21.00
401 Secondhand Dealer Motor 87.00
Vehicle Parts--second
location
402 Temporary Gambling (3 21.00
types)
403 Bingo Halls 179.00
409.24(1) Gambling Manager 66.00
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409.05(j) Gambling Location--A 66.00
409.05(j) Gambling Location--B 66.00
409.05(j) Gambling Location--C 66.00
409.04(g)(5) Modification of Pazking 375.00
357.03 Solid Waste Transfer Station 1,500.00
408 Recycling Processing Center 750.00
414 Massage Therapy-Practical 50.00
Examination Fee
414 Massage Therapy-Written 20.00
Examination Fee
429 Infectious Waste Processing 1,500.00
Facility
198 Keeping of Animal-Renewal 25.00
200.03 Dog License 10.00
Dog License--Senior Citizen 5.00
Dog License--Lifetime (with 30.00
Microchip)
Dog License--Senior Citizen, 15.00
Lifetime (with Microchip)
200.05 Dog License--Duplicate 5.00
200.08 Impounding Fee 30.00
Boarding Fee--Per Day 7.00
Animal Adoption-St. Paul 42.00
Resident
Animal Adoption- 200.00
Nonresident
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Research Use
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Section 2
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This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days following is passage, approval and
publication.
P1�Ri reu�n
SEP 20 1997
Requested by Department of:
Office of License, Inspections and
Envi nmental Protection
BY � � C��U��O�!'�
By:
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By:
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roved by Mayo� � �LS ��'7
Form Approved by City A ey
BY � / ✓✓v�--riGt- l/� il
Approved by Mayor for Submission to
Council �.,�1� ���r2 :a __'"
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Adopted by Council: Date �
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Adopt�pn Certified by Council Secretary
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DEP11R1MENTqFFlCE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED 3?� 7 8
LIEP 7/15/199 EN SHEE
CONTACT PERSON 8 PMONE INRIAIJOATE INITIAVDATE
ENTDIRECTOR �CRYCAUNCIL
Gar Pechmann - 266-9136 A��GN CITYATTORNEV �CffYCLERK
MUST BE ON CAUNqL AGENDA eY (DAT� ROUTINGFOp OF � FlN. & MGT. SEflVICES �IF.
ORDER AYOR (OR ASSISTANn �
ASAP
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ACT10N FEQUESTED:
An ordinance to amend the fee schedule in Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, decreasing the Animal Institutional Research Use Fee.
FECAMn�ENDA710NS: Approve (A) or Reject (a) pEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUEST�ONS:
_ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIGE COMMISSION �� Has this personttirm ever worked untler a comrect for this tlepartment?
_ qB CoMMI77EE YES NO
— 2. Has this personRirm ever been a city employee?
_ S7AFF — YES NO
_ oiSrqlC7 CoURi _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee?
SUPPORTSWHICHCOUNCILO&IECTIVE'+ YES NO
Expiain al1 yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFTUNIN (Who, Whffi, When, Where, Why):
The Animal Impound Cost study has revealed that the existing fee overstates the
City's actual cost by 1007.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
The proposed reduced fee will cover costs and reduce the number of animals
euthanized by the City.
DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED.
Fewer unclaimed animals will be euthanized by the City
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
More unclaimed animals will be euthanized by the City.
TOTAL AMOUNT OFTRANSAC710N $ COS7/REVENUE BUDGE7ED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
PUNDIfBG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEH
FINANqAL INFORHSATIOM (EXPLAIN)
OFFICE OF GCENSE, INSPECTIONS AND �� � Q��
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION �
Rober! Kessle�, Direnor
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Afayor
June 10, 1997
To:
Fr:
Re:
Robert Kessler
Troy Gilbertson ?CJ
IAWRY PROFESSIONAL BUILDIA'G
Suife 300
350 St Pe(er S/seet
Sairst Paul. Minnesola 55102-I S/0
Animal Impounding and Adoption Costs
Telephone: 6f 2-2b6-9090
Fouimile: 6JI-266-9099
6I2-266-9/14
With the help of Pete Kishel, I have completed the replication of the Animai Impound Cost study
and confirmed the initial findings. The findings iliustrate that $210.07 is the actual cost of each
impounded animal to the City.
The cunent fee schedule distinguishes separate fees for Animal Adoption Resident ($42),
Animal Adoption Nonresident ($200), and Animal Institutional Research Use ($400). It is my
interpretation that the above services aze essentially the same service. While there does appear to
be a supportable rational for the reduced fee for resident pet adoption, I find no justification for
chazging twice actual cost for institutional use. -
Animal Control is one of the basic services provided by local government, primarily due to the
lack of interest and ability of the private sector to maintain similar services at comparable a cost.
Presently, the City recovers about 20% of total Animal Control costs throueh user fees. and the
remainder is subsidized by the City General Fund. However, the fact that the existing fee for
institutional use is t�vice actuai cost is inappropriate. Therefore, it is my� recommendation that
the 5400 Animal Institutionai use fee be reduced to $200.
I have attached my findings and proposed legislation reducin, the fee from $400 to $200 and
stand ready to address any questions you may have. �
c: Council President Thune
City Council Members
Gary Pechmann, LIEP Deputy Director
Animat Controi Staff
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Animal Control Costs and
Boarding Costs
Cosb for Anlm�l Cont`oi Serv(cn
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ANmal Control, Pct ANmai Control,
Boatding, and Ceneral ORice OpctaUons
Mimal Cm4d Supxviwr
Mimai Cantroi OI(icers
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Frinpe Benefds
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Fira InswH�we
Building Repeir
Vehich Repair
ORice eq. Repair
Repait AlaiMenance Olhe!
Refuse
Sewer
MiSC. SarviCes
Plumbing Supplies
Elaclrical5upplies
JanNOrSupplies
Hard+rare
hbla Fuel
Tires/ �u6es
OiU Luhe
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Epuipmant PaAS� Supplies
Mediml 5uppiies
ChemicaV Leb
Satery Suppiies
Special Suppiies
Oft'ioe Accesso�ies
Eleciriciy
Gas
Water
BooW Periodical
Newspaper
Food/ Mimals
Cblbing� unHOrtns
Pholo Supplies
Misc. Supplies
Trucks/Vans
Other S{»cialized Equipmenl
Data Process HarM.are
Totai Miu. Cosls
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Boatding CosUDaytAnimat
Dops unpounded'%
Cals impounded'96
Total Mimals impountletl
Cost Per Impounded Animal
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5252.155.00
Sb.342.00
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5120.00
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Tofal Cails• 9561
Costl Cali 553.03
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Boarding Costs
Anitnat Conhd Supervisor
- Animal Contrd Officers
Clerk-Typist III _
Clerk-Typist I�
Custalian
SudTofal SaWries
Fringe Benefits
Totai SaWries
Fees Professional Servk.es
Postage
Telephawl Communications
Parking
Dupl'icating
Dues
Registrations Fees
Fire Insurance
8uilding Repair
VehiGe Repair
Offiee eq. Repair
Repair MaiMenance Other
Refuse
Sewer
Misc. Services
Piumbing Suppiies
Electricai Suppiies
Janitw Suppfies
Hardware
Nbtor Fuel
Tires! lubes
OiV Lube
Parts Vehicie
Equipment Parts! Suppiies
Mediwt Supplies
ChemicaV Lab
Satety Supplies
Special Supplies
Offiee Accessories
Electriciry
Gas
Water
BooW Periodical
Newspaper
Food/ Animafs
Cbthing/ uniforms
PhWo Supplies
Misc. Suppiies
Trucksr Vans
Other Speciaiized EquipmeM
Data Process Hardware
TWaI Misc. Costs
Total
Dog Days
Ca[ Days
7otal Dog-Cat Days
Generai Offiee! Oay! Animal
Dogsimpounded'96
Cats impounded'96
Total Animals impounded
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Bording'
General Office
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Total Animal Control Cost per Impounded Animal
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Boarding Cost per Day per Animai by Average
Number of Days each Animal is impounded.
$138.10
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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Twzn Cities Campus
Rese¢rch Animal Resowces
Divrsion of Comparative Medicine
Medical School
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420 Delawtue Street S.E.
Nancy Anderson
S�ute 310, City Hali
15 W. Kellogg
St. Paul, MN 55102
Dear Ms. Anderson,
Office Loc¢tion:
B30� Phillips-Wnngensteen Building
�!6 De[aware Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN55455
612-624-9I00
Fax: 672-625-7632
'Fhis letter is to inform the City Council that the University of
Minnesota will be present and would like to address the Council during the
public hearing of ordinance 97-912 from the LIEP Deparhnent. I will briefly
describe the use of pound animals by the University and be available for
questions.
Sincerely,
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C nthia S. Gill tt, DVM
Director, Research Animal Resources
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ISSIIES REGARDING THE SALE OF POUND ANIMALS TO THE UNIVERSITY
ETHICAL: The use of pound animals which are scheduled for
euthanasia CONSERVES animal life_ If the University is allowed
access to these animals which are unclaimed, unadopted and
unwanted, then other animals purchased elsewhere do not have to be
used. 2'he animals are used in important research and teaching
activities that benefit human and animal health and medicine. Wtiy
should they be killed at the pound when their last days could be oP
use to society?
PURPOSE: The original statute was enacted °TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION IH ANIMAL A2�ID PIIBLIC HEALTH BY MARING
AVAILABLE TO EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC INSTIT[J'YIONS, UNCLAIMED AND
UNREDEEMED ANIMAI�S IMPOIINDED BY PUBLIC AUTHORITY IN ANIMAL POUNDS^
The University purchases pound animals to use in one day acute
procedures durinq which the animals are completely anesthetized, a
study is performed, and then the animal is euthanized by lethal
injection without ever having awakened from the original
anesthesia. The animal feels no more discomfort than from the
lethal injection given at the pound to kill animals.
HOW MANY ANIMALS DOES THE IINIVffi2SITY USE? From July '96 through
Nov. '96 when the price was raised to $400, the U purcha5ed 40 dogs
and 14 cats from the St. Paul city pound. Since then, we have
purchased 11 dogs and no cats. The University can no longer afford
to hold prospective pound animals in anticipation of an order but
can only take animals for which there is an immediate need.
IN WHAT RIND OF STUDSES ARE POUND ANIMI�LS USED? In the past year
pound dogs have been used to study alternatives to surgery far
prostate, liver and kidney tumors; as pancreas donors for
transplant studies; and as models for understanding heart
metabolism after heart injury. Cats have been used for improving
methods of diagnosing stroke and for understanding crianges in brain
processing after hearing loss.
HOW CAN WE AVOID USING LOST PETS AS OPPOSED TO THE UNWANTED STf2AY
AND ABANDONED ANIMALS TFII,T ARE MOST COMMONLY EDTHANIZED AT THE
POUNDS? The Pound and the IIniversity use multiple chec3cs and
balances to look for owners. We both utilize microchip scanners to
look for identifying chips. The pound looks for license tags and
address collars. The II looks for tattoos and utilizes the services
of the National Dog Registry. Owners who bring in unwanted animals
may indicate that they do not want the animal sold for research.
BUT WHAT IF A WAN`PED PET IS SOLD BY THE POUND BEFORE THE OWNER CAN
TRACR IT DOWN? Then the owner has at least five days before the U
will utilize it and sometimes as much as 21 to 30 additional days
to examine pound records and track the animal to the U where we
will gladly return it to the pound for redemption by the owner. IF
THE POUND DOES NOT SELL ANIMALS TO TFIE UNIVERSIT`!, ALL UNCLAIMBD
UNADOPTED ANIMAI.5 WIIS, BE RILLED AT THE END OF THE FIVE DAY HOLDING
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