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CABARRUS COUNTY <br /> 1792 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> MARCH 20, 2017 <br /> 6:30 P.M. <br /> AGENDA CATEGORY: <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Sheriff's Office - Request to Add a Full-Time Kennel Technician Position <br /> at the Animal Shelter <br /> BRIEF SUMMARY: <br /> The Sheriff's Office took over the Animal Shelter in February of 2016. At <br /> that time, the thought was that we would need just a part-time (4 hours <br /> per day) employee to take care of cleaning, feeding and medicating the <br /> cats and kittens in the shelter. Now we are faced with an overwhelming <br /> number of cats and kittens, 30-50 are taken in each week. Along with the <br /> normal duties of cleaning, feeding and medicating, these new cats need to <br /> be evaluated, screened for a microchip, vaccinated and photographed <br /> within the first week of the cats' arrival at the shelter. <br /> Other staff at the shelter have tried to help, but with their other duties it is <br /> difficult to make sure each cat or kitten has gone through the proper <br /> screening to help prevent disease in the shelter. The new Kennel <br /> Technician will be responsible for all aspects involved with the care of cats <br /> at the shelter: morning and afternoon cleanings, feedings and <br /> medications. The position will also be responsible for intake of cats <br /> throughout the afternoon, including initial evaluation, microchip scanning, <br /> vaccinating, photographing, help with placement of cats and all the <br /> paperwork required for each cat and kitten in the shelter. With the <br /> additional full-time Kennel Technician, feline protocol would be completed <br /> in a timely manner and in the long run result in healthier cats and kittens <br /> in the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter. <br /> REQUESTED ACTION: <br /> Motion to approve a full-time kennel technician position for the Animal <br /> F-11 Page 126 <br />