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~oute ~ Box Kannapolis, !LC 28081 Mr. Charles McGinnis County Manager Cabarrus County Courthouse Concord, NC 2802~ Dear Mr. McGinnis: As you rsq~ested, I have considered the ~ssi~i!ity ~f extending to five days the holding period for do[~, l.'~th the prec,~:'.~ three- day holding period, we~often h?', ~] _igh~ Ici- c.::ul~!ed ?ith dogs. Therefore, an e~:tens~., of require ~dditio~a! lots. At I could provide four lots which a~-e ,~e being uses tc btu,ce dog:~ in my private kennel. !{owever, these the present animal shelter lots. The trend in other counties is to hold dogs for shorter periods, and I personally feel that Cabarrus County would be taking a step backwards by lengthening the holding period here. Also, with the increase in population in our county has come a proportionate increase in the canine population, causing an · n~rease ~n the wardens work loads. Extending the holding period would require more time for feeding and cleaning at the animal shelter, thereby making it all but impossible for our limited staff to perform duties successfully. Considering the lack of personnel, the lack of funds for lot rental and extra dog food, and the general trend to hold dogs for shorter periods of time; I feel it would be a mistake to extend our holding period to five days. Regarding picking up gets, there ere several points which need clarificatlon. %) How long should we keep cats that we pick up? 2) We have facilities to keep only a few cats and for a very short time, If we accumulate very many cats and/or are required to hold them for several days, it will be necessary for the county to obtain cages to house the cats. 3) Since cats are extremely difficult to catch, the wardens.would spend e lot of time chasing cats. This practice would take valuable time away from their primary responsibilities, Should we not, therefore, stipulate that the owner must catch the cgt and have it ready for the warden to put into his truck? 4) We have already experienced